Printing a Status Sheet
To confirm the current status of the printer, and that the options are installed correctly, print a
status sheet using the printer's control panel or the printer driver.
To print a status sheet from the printer's control panel, see "Control panel" on page 22.
To print a status sheet from the printer driver, for Windows, see "Printing a status sheet" on page
113.
Operational Problems
The Ready light does not turn on
Cause
The power cord may not be properly plugged into
the electrical outlet.
The electrical outlet may be controlled by an
outside switch or an automatic timer.
The printer does not print (Ready light off)
Cause
The printer is offline.
Some error may have occurred.
The Ready light is on but nothing prints
Cause
Your computer may not be properly connected to
the printer.
The interface cable may not be plugged in securely.
What to do
Turn off the printer, check the power cord connections between
the printer and the electrical outlet, then turn the printer back on.
Make sure that the switch is turned on or plug another electrical
device into the outlet to check whether the outlet is operating
properly.
What to do
Press the Start/Stop button once to switch the printer to ready
status.
Check if an error light is on or flashing. See "Status and Error
Lights" on page 100.
What to do
Perform the procedure illustrated in the Setup Guide.
Check both ends of the interface cable between the printer
and the computer.
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