Printer problems, C-16 – Epson Equity 320SX PLUS User Manual

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4.

An application program can occasionally lock the
computer, making it unresponsive to the keyboard. If

your computer does not respond when you type on the

keyboard, you can reset it. Follow the instructions in
Chapter 3.

5. If resetting the computer does not help, turn off your

system, wait five seconds, and then turn it back on. Then
you can restart your application program.

6. If none of these solutions solve your software problem,

contact the software manufacturer for technical support.

Printer Problems

Below are some general steps to follow if you are having

difficulty with your printer. If the problem persists and you
need more detailed information, check your printer manual.

1. If your printer does not work at all, check that the printer

has power and is properly connected to the computer.

(Also, make sure your printer has paper in it.) See
Chapter 1 for instructions or see your printer manual.

2. Check the printer manual for the printer’s correct DIP

switch or control panel settings. These settings help a
printer communicate properly with the computer.

3. If you are using more than one parallel port or more than

one serial port, the computer must know which port is

the primary and which is the secondary. See Chapter 2

for instructions on how to define the parallel and serial

ports using the SETUP program.

4. If your printer is properly set up but is still not

functioning, test it from the MS-DOS level. When the

screen displays the MS-DOS command prompt (such as

C> or

A>),

hold down

Shift

and press

Print Screen.

This

should print the contents of the screen on your printer.

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Troubleshooting

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