Diskette drive problems, Something is wrong with the, You see a diskette drive error when you – Epson 4000 User Manual

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Reinserting the diskette does not solve the problem.

Insert the diskette in another diskette drive of the same type. If

you can read the diskette in a different drive, your drive may

be faulty.

The diskette is the right type, but you still see an error.

Check that the diskette is not write-protected, preventing the

drive from writing to the diskette.

Make sure the diskette is formatted. See your operating system

documentation for instructions on formatting diskettes.

You may have a defective diskette. Try copying the files from

the bad diskette to a new diskette.

Something is wrong with the

data

in the files.

If you are using MS-DOS, run CHKDSK to repair the files. You

may also be able to use special utilities or diagnostics to solve

this problem.

Diskette Drive Problems

A newly-installed diskette drive is not working properly.

Make sure you have installed the drive correctly and check all

the cable connections.

You see a diskette drive error when you

start

your computer.

Run the SETUP program and configure your system for the

correct type of diskette drive.

The diskette drive is

making

loud or unusual noises.

Contact your service representative.

Troubleshooting 7-7

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