An Error Message Appears - Canon Color Bubble Jet BJC-1000 Series User Manual

An Error Message Appears

Printing does not start due to an error writing to LPT1.
Cause
Printer is not on
Printer cable not
connected correctly
Printer cable fault
Another device is
connected to LPT1
Switching device or
external buffer fault
Print spool is not
operating correctly
5-6 Troubleshooting
Solution
Check the power cord
Make sure the printer is plugged in to a power outlet.
Check the parallel cable
Make sure the parallel cable is securely fastened to the
computer and the printer. See the Quick Start Guide for
details.
Try to use another printer cable
Make sure the cable is an IEEE 1284-compatible parallel
interface cable.
Check the LPT1 port
Make sure the printer is connected to LPT1.
Check the switching device or external buffer
Disconnect the switching device or external buffer and
print with the printer connected directly to the computer.
If you can then print normally, the fault is probably in
the switching device or external buffer. Consult the
switching device or external buffer supplier.
Change the spool setting
Open the printer Properties dialog box. On the Details
tab, click Spool Settings and then select "Print directly to
the printer."
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