Checking External Devices; Removing An External Print Server; Cable Is Not Connected, Is Loose, Or Is Damaged - Lexmark X5470 User Manual

Checking external devices

External devices may interfere with the performance of the printer. If there is an external device connected between
the computer and the printer, confirm that it supports bidirectional communication.
D
OES THE EXTERNAL DEVICE SUPPORT BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION
No
Disconnect the printer from the external device, and
connect it directly to the computer. For more
information, see "Removing an external print server" on
page 148.

Removing an external print server

1
Press to turn the printer off.
2
Make sure the power to the print server is off.
3
Remove the USB cable from the external print server.
4
Disconnect the external print server from the computer.
5
Connect the printer USB cable to the printer.
6
Press to turn the printer back on.

Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged

The printer cable must be fully connected and undamaged for proper communication.
M USB
AKE SURE THE
The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by
port.
M
AKE SURE THE OTHER END OF THE
Plug the smaller, more square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
M
AKE SURE THE CABLE IS NOT DAMAGED OR LOOSE
Make sure:
•
The USB cable is not damaged.
•
The light is on.
For more information, see the related topic below.
CABLE IS CONNECTED TO THE
USB
Troubleshooting
Yes
There may be a problem with the USB cable. For more
information, see "Cable is not connected, is loose, or is
damaged" on page 148.
USB
PORT ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER
. Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this
CABLE IS CONNECTED TO THE BACK OF THE PRINTER
148
?