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The printer is on but will not print
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Check the cable between the printer and your notebook. Make sure that
it is connected to the correct port.
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Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline
button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press
the button to put the printer online.
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Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins.
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If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure
that you have selected it in the printer setup.
To set a default printer in Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
.
Hardware
2
Click/Double-click the
window opens.
3
Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default
printer, then click
To set a default printer in Windows 2000:
1
Click
Start
2
Right-click on the name of the printer you want to be the default
printer, then click
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Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for
instructions on installing the printer driver.
You see a "Printer queue is full" error message
■
Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline.
, then click
Control Panel
Printers and Faxes
Set as Default Printer
,
, then click
Settings
Set as Default
www.gateway.com
. The Control Panel window opens.
Printers and Other
icon. The Printers and Faxes
.
.
Printers
.
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