An Error Message AppearsPrinting does not start due to an error writing to LPT1Printer is not on Check the POWER lightThe POWER light should be green. If the POWER light isflashing, the printer is warming up.Printer cable not Check the parallel cableconnected correctly Make sure the parallel cable is securely fastened to thecomputer and the printer. See the Quick Start Guide fordetails.Printer cable fault Try to use another printer cableMake sure the cable is an IEEE 1284-compatibleparallel interface cable.Another device is Check the LPT1 portconnected to LPT1 Make sure the printer is connected to LPT1.Switching device or Check the switching device or external bufferexternal buffer fault Disconnect the switching device or external buffer andprint with the printer connected directly to thecomputer. If you can then print normally, the fault isprobably in the switching device or external buffer.Consult the switching device or external buffersupplier.5-6 Troubleshooting Chapter 5
