Lexmark 4800 Series - Manual (Page 132)

Make sure the print queue is ready to print
Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not being held or paused.
Printer is trying to print to File
If the computer is sending the print jobs to File rather than to the printer connected to the computer, first make sure
the printer is attached with a USB cable to a USB port on the computer.
To verify the USB port:
1 In Windows Vista, click
ΠControl Panel ΠPrinters (under Hardware and Sound).
In Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings ŒPrinters and Faxes.
2 Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon.
3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties.
4 Click the Ports tab.
5 Make sure:
• The port is set to a USB port.
• File is not set as the port.
If the document still does not print, then the USB port may not be enabled in the computer. For more information,
see the related topic, “Enabling the USB port.”
Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive
Check the type of files contained on the memory card or flash drive
The printer recognizes:
• Files that have the following extensions:
– .doc (Microsoft Word)
– .xls (Microsoft Excel)
– .ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint)
– .pdf (Adobe Portable Document Format)
– .rtf (Rich Text Format)
– .docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format)
– .xlsx (Microsoft Excel Open Document Format)
– .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint Open Document Format)
– .wps (Microsoft Works)
– .wpd (WordPerfect)
• Photos
Check the memory card or flash drive
Make sure the memory card or flash drive is not corrupted. Remove memory devices properly from the printer to
avoid corruption or loss of data.
Check network connections and power
Make sure the printer is connected to your computer through a USB cable, and that both the printer and the computer
are turned on. You cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive through a wireless network.
Applications supporting the formats listed above must be on the connected computer.
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