An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 147TroubleshootingError Writing to LPT1 or USBxxxn Ensure the printer is turned on.If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on.If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising. Wait until the POWERlamp stops flashing.n Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.Note ä If you are using a switch box or other devices, remove and reconnect theprinter directly to the computer and try printing again.If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device.Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) andtry printing again.n If spooling is enabled, disable it to send the print data directly to the printer and tryprinting again.1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu.á Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the StartmenuWindows