Printer - Gateway E4610D Reference Manual

Printer

The printer will not turn on
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The printer is on but will not print
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You see a "Printer queue is full" error message
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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting
Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have
an online/offline button that you may need to press.
Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an
AC power source.
Check the cable between the printer and your computer.
Make sure that it is connected to the correct type of port.
Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have
an online/offline button that you may need to press so
the printer can start printing. Press the button to put the
printer online.
Check the cable for bent or broken pins.
If the printer you want to print to is not the default
printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer
setup.
To set a default printer:
1
Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control
Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in
Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.
2
Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The
Printers and Faxes window opens.
3
Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the
default printer, then click Set as Default Printer.
Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with
your printer for instructions on installing the printer
driver.
Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline.
To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:
1
Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control
Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in
Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.
2
Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The
Printers and Faxes window opens.