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For this problem:
Printer power is on but
nothing prints
(There is no action from
the printer)
Printer prints very slowly
Printer seems to be
printing but no characters
appear
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Troubleshooting
Try this solution:
Make sure:
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You have paper in the feeder.
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The Paper Load Lever is closed (away from you).
•
The printer parallel cable is completely plugged into the
printer and the computer.
•
The print queue is not being held or paused. To check the
printer status, follow the steps for your operating system:
Windows 95, 98:
1
From the Printers folder, double-click the icon for the
Lexmark 1000 Series ColorFine.
2
Click the Printer menu and make sure no checkmark
appears next to the Pause Printing option.
Windows 3.1, 3.11:
1
Open the Spool Manager.
2
Click the Queue menu and make sure no check mark
appears next to the Hold option.
•
Print a test page. To print a test page:
1
Open the printer Control Program.
2
On the Status tab, click the Print Test Page button.
If the test page prints, the printer is functioning properly.
Check your application.
•
If you are trying to print from a DOS-based application, the
problem could be with your DOS settings. Check your DOS
printer port settings, driver, and your application settings.
Try the following if your printer is printing slowly:
•
Decrease the print quality.
•
Consider purchasing more memory for your personal
computer.
•
Check the document you are printing. If you are using
several graphics, it may take longer to print than regular
text.
Make sure:
•
The print cartridge is properly installed in the printer. See
"Installing or replacing a print cartridge" on page 24.
•
The tape was removed from the print cartridge before it was
installed.
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