Troubleshooting
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An Error Message Appears on the Screen
Problem
Possible Cause
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Error Writing /
Output to LPT1 or
USBxxx
Printer not ready
The power lamp will flash green when the printer is warming up or when a print
job is being sent to the printer. It will glow a steady(non-flashing)green when it
is ready for use or when the print job is completed.
Paper is not
loaded.
Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL
RESUME/CANCEL
RESUME/CANCEL
RESUME/CANCEL button.
Faulty connection
Ensure the printer cable is securely connected to the computer.
Printer driver does
not installed
properly.
Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver.
1. Click Start
Start
Start
Start, select All Programs
All Programs
All Programs
All Programs (or Programs
Programs
Programs
Programs), Canon
Canon
Canon
Canon i550
i550
i550
i550, and Uninstall
Uninstall
Uninstall
Uninstall.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall driver.
Follow the procedures described in the
Easy Setup Instructions
and reinstall
the printer driver.
“Error No.: X202”
Not enough
memory
Not enough memory for printing. Increase available memory by closing any
other applications currently running.
“Error No.: X203”
Printer driver fault
There is a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall, then reinstall printer driver.
Refer to the
User’s Guide
for instructions on how to uninstall the printer driver.
“Error No.: X300”
Printer not ready
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on.
If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the
POWER lamp stops flashing.
Printer not properly
connected
Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.
Printer
not
selected
in chooser
1. From the Apple
Apple
Apple
Apple menu, select Chooser
Chooser
Chooser
Chooser.
2. Click the i550
i550
i550
i550 icon and ensure i550 is selected as the target connection.
If not, select it.
Note
If you are using switching hub or other device, disconnect the
printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try
printing again.
If successful, there may be a fault in the device.
There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the
cable(s) and try printing again.
Note
If you are using switching hub or other device, disconnect
the printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try
printing again.
If successful, there may be a fault in the device.
There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the
cable(s) and try printing again.
Note
If the problem persists, delete all unnecessary documents
from the Extensions and Control Panels folder.
