Compaq LA36 User Manual
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Trouble-Shooting
Problem
Solution
Make sure that the forms tractors are positioned
correctly for the width of your paper and that the
perforated holes of the paper fit directly over the
tractor sprockets. See the section Using Continuous
Forms in Chapter 2, page 2-14.
Operating Problems and Solutions
The following table identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you
cannot resolve a problem, contact your dealer.
Problem
Solution
The power does not turn on.
Make sure that the I on the printer power switch is
depressed.
Make sure that the power cord is securely connected
to both the printer and the outlet. Make sure that the
power outlet is functional.
Turn the power off. Wait a minute and then turn the
printer on again. If the printer still has no power,
contact your dealer.
Make sure that the
Ready
indicator is lit. See the
subsection Operation of the Control Panel in
Chapter 2, page 2-4.
Make sure that the interface cable is securely
connected to both the printer and the computer. See
step 6 Connecting the Printer to Your Host System
of the Installation Guide, page 1-17.
If the
Fault
indicator is lit, load the paper. See Chapter
2 Paper Handling, page 2-1.
Run the printer printing test. If the printing test
executes normally, the problem is being caused by
the interface, the computer, incorrect printer settings,
or incorrect software settings. See step 5 Testing the
Printer of the Installation Guide, page 1-14.
Make sure that the printer protocol selected in your
software is the same as the protocol selected on the
printer. See step 6 Connecting the Printer to Your
Host System of the Installation Guide, page 1-17.
If you are using an DEC-423 serial interface, make sure
that the serial settings required by your software or
computer are the same as the settings on the printer.
See the section Changing Install Options in Chapter
4, page 4-28.
Paper slips off the forms tractors
or the perforated holes of the
paper tear during printing.
The printer is on but it will not
print.