Solving Printer Problems - HP Compaq dx7300 MT Reference Manual

Solving Audio Problems (Continued)
Problem
Computer appears to be
locked up while recording
audio.

Solving Printer Problems

Solving Printer Problems
Problem
Printer will not print.
Printer will not turn on.
Printer prints garbled
information.
Printer is offline.
Service Reference Guide, dx7300
Cause
The hard disk may be
full.
Cause
Printer is not turned on
and online.
The correct printer
driver for the
application are not
installed.
If you are on a network,
you may not have made
the connection to the
printer.
Printer may have failed.
The cables may not be
connected properly.
The correct printer
driver for the
application is not
installed.
The cables may not be
connected properly.
Printer memory may be
overloaded.
The printer may be out
of paper.
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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solution
Before recording, make sure there is
enough free space on the hard disk.
You can also try recording the audio
file in a compressed format.
Solution
Turn the printer on and make sure it
is online.
1. Install the correct printer driver
for the application.
2. Try printing using the
MS-DOS command:
DIR C:\ > [printer port]
where [printer port] is the
address of the printer being
used. If the printer works, reload
the printer driver.
Make the proper network
connections to the printer.
Run printer self-test.
Reconnect all cables and check the
power cord and electrical outlet.
Install the correct printer driver for
the application.
Reconnect all cables.
Reset the printer by turning it off for
one minute, then turn it back on.
Check the paper tray and refill it if
it is empty. Select online.
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