HP 2045 - Manual (Page 33)

The Machine Does Not Print
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Problem Solutions
Is the Data In indicator
blinking or lit after starting
the print job? If not, data is not being sent to the machine.
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When the machine is connected to the computer using
the interface cable
Confirm that machine port settings are correct. For a parallel
port connection, port LPT1 or LPT2 should be set.
• Windows 95/98/Me
A Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click
[Printers]
.
B Click the icon of the machine. On the [File] menu, click
[Properties]
.
C Click the [Details] tab.
D Check the [Print to the following port] box to confirm that
the correct port is selected.
• Windows 2000
A Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click
[Printers]
.
B Click the icon of the machine. On the [File] menu, click
[Properties]
.
C Click the [Port] tab.
D Check the [Print to the following port] box to confirm that
the correct port is selected.
• Windows XP Professional
A Click the [Start] button, and then click [Printers and Faxes].
B Click the icon of the machine. On the [File] menu, click
[Properties]
.
C Click the [Ports] tab.
D Check the [Point to the following port(s)] box to confirm
that the correct port is selected.
• Windows XP Home Edition
A Click the [Start] button, [Control Panel], [Printers and Other
Hardware]
, and then [Printers and Faxes].
B Click the icon of the machine. On the [File] menu, click
[Properties]
.
C Click the [Ports] tab.
D Check the [Point to the following port(s)] box to confirm
that the correct port is selected.
• Windows NT 4.0
A Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click
[Printers]
.
B Click the icon of the machine. On the [File] menu, click
[Properties]
.
C Click the [Port] tab.
D Check the [Print to the following port] box to confirm that
the correct port is selected.
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Network connection
Contact your network administrator.