Printer Problems - Gateway E-3200 Maintaining And Troubleshooting

Printer Problems

The printer will not turn on.
Probable Cause
The printer is not
plugged in.
The printer is not
turned on.
The printer is
defective.
The printer is turned on but will not print.
Probable Cause
The printer is not
connected to the
system.
The printer is not
designated as the
default printer.
The printer has not
been added to the
system.
Solution
Check the power cable. Make certain it is
plugged into a live power source.
Make certain the printer's power switch is
depressed or set to the On position. If
power is applied to the printer, the green
power LED should be illuminated.
Try another printer if one is available.
Solution
Check the data cable between the printer
and the system. Make certain it is
connected to the proper port. Check the
connector and cable for bent or broken
pins.
If the printer to which you are trying to print
is not the default printer, make certain you
have selected it through the application's
printer setup function.
From the Printers window (Start | Settings |
Printers), double-click Add Printer. Follow the
directions for adding the new printer.
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