142 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 8❏ Is the document printing with undesirable results?For a parallel port connection only: You may experience undesirableresults when printing a document if you have the Windows PrintingSystem (or other bi-directional device, such as a later model laser printer)installed on your computer and you are attempting to use the sameparallel port to which you also have the printer connected. Be sure thatthe printer is the only device configured to a particular port. The printeroperates properly only with a dedicated, parallel port.❏ Are you unable to print documents in the background (Windows 95/98/Me)?❏ Check the amount of available disk space on your computer.Background printing requires a certain amount of available diskspace. If enough space is not available, you may need to deleteunnecessary files or disable background printing.❏ Check to see if background printing in the Printer Control setting ofthe printer driver is enabled.❏ Does a Printer Port error message appear?❏ Check to see if the printer is turned on. If nothing is displayed in theLCD, turn the printer on. If the Alarm lamp is flashing red, the printeris initializing. Wait until the Alarm lamp stops flashing before tryingto print.❏ Check to see if spooling is enabled. If spooling is enabled, disable itand try printing again.To disable printer spooling:1. In the Printer Properties dialog box, do one of the following• For Windows 95/98/Me: Click the Details tab, and then clickSpool Settings.• For Windows NT: Click the Scheduling tab.• For Windows 2000: Click the Advanced tab.
