Panasonic KX-PS8000 Reference Manual page 141

Error message
The printer does not print
correctly (not an error
message).
The Status Display does
not appear when printing
a document.
There was an error
writing to LPT1: for the
printer (Panasonic
KX-PS8000):
There was a problem
sending your document to
the printer. Make sure the
printer cable is connected
and the printer is on-line.
To continue printing, click
retry. Windows will
automatically retry after 5
seconds
Possible cause
The computer is not properly
communicating with the printer.
The Status Display function is not
effective.
Cable connection is improper or the
printer is not ready.
Troubleshooting
Recovery
Follow the procedure below and disable
the bi-directional interface.
1. Click Start, select Settings, then click
Printers.
2. Click the Panasonic KX-PS8000 icon.
3. Click the File menu, then click
Properties.
4. Click Details tab and Spool settings....
5. Click Disable bi-directional support
for this printer, then click OK.
The Status Display function becomes
ineffective.
Follow the procedure below to make the
setting effective.
1. Click Start, select Settings, then click
Printers.
2. Click the Panasonic KX-PS8000 icon.
3. Click the File menu, then click
Properties.
4. Click Details tab and Spool settings....
5. Click Enable bi-directional support
for this printer, then click OK.
Connect the printer (parallel cable)
correctly or make the printer ready.
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