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TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
“Unable to write to 1. Make sure the MFC is on (plugged into the
LPT1” or “LPT1 AC outlet) and that it is connected directly
already in use” Error to the computer using the bundled
Message appears. IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel cable.
The cable must not go through another
“MFC is Busy” or peripheral device (such as a Zip Drive,
“MFC Connect External CD-ROM Drive, or Switch box).
Failure” Error
Message appears. 2. Make sure the MFC is not displaying an
error message on the LCD Display.
3. Make sure no other device drivers, which
also communicate through the parallel port,
are running automatically when you boot up
the computer (such as, drivers for Zip
Drives, External CD-ROM Drive, etc.)
Suggested areas to check: (Load=, Run=
command lines in the win.ini file or the
Statup Group)
4. Check with you computer manufacturer to
confirm that the computer’s parallel port
settings in the BIOS are set to support a
bi-directional machine; i.e. (Parallel Port
Mode – ECP)
LCD does not show Check the video cable connection to the MFC’s
“Video: Press Copy RCA pin jack. Check that the video equipment
Capture Ready.” is sending a signal (video equipment is turned
on and set to the correct setting).
Difficulty Suggestions
Software
Difficulties
(Continued)
Video
Capture
Difficulty