Printer Problems - Gateway 7250R System Manual

Probable cause
The diskette is corrupted
The diskette drive LED illuminates continuously
Probable cause
The diskette is corrupted
The cable to the drive is
not connected properly
The system does not recognize an expansion card
Probable cause
The interrupt or I/O
address is set incorrectly
The card has not been
configured through the
software
The card was not installed
correctly

Printer problems

The printer will not turn on
Probable cause
The printer is not onlne
(ready)
The printer is not turned
on
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Troubleshooting
Solution
Run CheckDisk on the diskette. If errors are detected and
corrected, try accessing the diskette again.
Solution
Remove the diskette from the drive. If the light remains on,
try restarting the system.
Open the system, then make sure the cable between the
diskette drive and its controller is properly connected. Make
sure that the pins are not bent or misaligned.
Solution
Check the address configuration of the adapter card and
make sure that it does not conflict with another card in the
system.
Configure the card with the appropriate software.
Make sure the card jumpers are set correctly and reseat
the card.
Solution
Make sure the on-line or ready light is on, or the display
indicates "Ready."
Make sure that the power switch is depressed or set to the
On position. If power is applied to the printer, the green
power LED should be illuminated.