Setting Up The Printer - Brother HL-2700CN series User Manual

Setting up the printer

Question
I cannot print from my
application software.
I cannot print the entire page.
Computer indicates a device
time-out.
Computer indicates paper is
empty.
Computer indicates off line
Computer indicates power is
off
Computer indicates an error
message other than above.
Recommendation
Make sure that the supplied Windows
selected in your application software.
Check that the size of paper in the feeder is the same as the paper size you
selected in your application or in the printer driver.
Check that the interface cable is connected to the printer and computer
securely.
If the Alarm LED is blinking, clear it and then try to print again. See LCD
messages on page 6-1 under Error messages.
If the Alarm LED is off, wait a short while and then click the Retry button in the
PC screen dialog box.
Check that the printer is on line.
Paper is empty. Put paper in the feeder, and then press
error status.
Go
Press to put the printer in the Ready state.
Check that the printer is securely plugged into the AC power outlet/socket and
that the power switch is on.
Check the following;
The computer can work in bi-directional mode.
The printer port is correct.
Selection of the printer is correct.
Recommended interface cable is being used. (IEEE 1284 compliant)
Or, select the Control tag in the driver and set the Status Monitor to off.
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printer driver is installed properly and
Go
to recover from the
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