Printer Problems - Gateway ALR 8200R User Manual

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.
The printer prints garbled text.
Probable Cause
The wrong driver is being
used for the selected
printer.
Solution
Check the power cable. Make certain it is plugged
into a live power source.
Make certain the printer's power switch is On. If
power is applied to the printer, the green power
LED should be on.
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.
Solution
From the Printers window (Start > Settings >
Printers), select the printer. From the File menu,
click Properties. Make certain the printer is using the
right printer driver. If not, install the correct one.

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