Troubleshooting The Printer - Sony PCG-VX89 VAIO User Guide (primary manual) User Manual

Troubleshooting the Printer

Why can't I print a document?
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Make sure the printer is turned on, and the printer cable is securely
connected to the ports on your printer and computer.
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Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows®
operating system installed on your computer.
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You may need to install the printer software drivers before you use the
printer. See the instructions that came with your printer for information
about installing these drivers.
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If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power
saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), reset the printer connection.
1 Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Printers and Faxes.
3 Right-click the printer icon that is not functioning, and select Properties
to open the Properties window.
4 Click OK.
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Change the default printer port setting, although this setting is generally
correct for most printers.
1 Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2 Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. The System
Properties dialog box appears.
3 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. The Device
Manager window appears.
4 Double-click Ports (COM&LPT), and double-click ECP Printer Port
(LPT1).
5 Select the Port Settings tab, and select a different LPT Port Number.
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