An Error Message Appears - Canon Q30-3260-US1 User Manual

An Error Message Appears

Printing does not start due to an error writing to LPT1
Cause
Printer is not on
Parallel cable not
connected correctly
Parallel cable fault
Another device is
connected to LPT1
Switching device or
external buffer fault
Print spool is not
operating correctly
Chapter 5
Solution
Check the POWER/ERROR light
The light should be green. If the light is
POWER/ERROR
flashing, the printer is warming up.
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 parallel cable
Make sure you are using an IEEE 1284 ECP-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. Windows 98 or
Windows 95—On the Details tab, click Spool Settings and
then select "Print directly to the printer." Windows NT
4.0—On the Scheduling tab, click on "Print directly to the
printer."
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