Xante Accel-a-Writer 812 Troubleshooting Manual page 24

§ When downloading a font or PostScript file using System 7, the
Macintosh displays the message, "Looking for LaserWriter..."
and then "Cannot find printer on chooser." displays.
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§ The Accel-a-Writer 812 does not show up on the Chooser.
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Open the System Folder and view by icon.
Open the Extensions folder and view by icon.
Drag the LaserWriter driver out of the Extensions
folder and into the System Folder.
Remove any LaserPrep files from the System and
Extensions folders.
Turn both your Macintosh and printer off and then
back on again.
Select the Chooser from the Apple menu, make sure
LocalTalk is active, and select the Accel-a-Writer
812 printer.
If you have an Ethernet setup, select Control Panels
from the Apple menu; then select Network and make
sure Ethernet is selected.
Continue printing as usual.
Check for proper termination on all LocalTalk
cables and boxes. See "Connecting in a Macintosh
Environment" in chapter 2 for details.
If you have an Ethernet setup, make sure all Ethernet
cabling is connected correctly. See your network
documentation for details.
Make sure the interface is enabled.
Disable all background printing and print spoolers.
Try a new cable between your Macintosh host and
printer.