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What should I do if I cannot print a document?
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Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer.
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Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer.
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You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. See the manual that came with your printer
for more information.
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If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart
the computer.
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If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer may
enable printing. Follow these steps:
1
Click
Start
and
Devices and Printers
.
2
Right-click the printer icon and select
Properties
.
3
Click the
Ports
tab.
4
Click to cancel the
Enable bidirectional support
check box.
5
Click
OK
.
This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and
remote panel.
When your printer is connected to the optional docking station
*
, check to see if the docking station is connected to an AC
power source.
* Available only for models with a docking station connector. See the specifications to find out whether your model is equipped with the docking station
connector.
