Troubleshooting charts
Printer problems
Problem Action
The printer does not
work.
Make sure that:
The parallel port is enabled.
1. Save your work and quit any program you are using.
2. Shutdown and restart your computer.
3. While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, wait for the BIOS Utility
prompt to appear, then press F1.
4. Select Onboard Devices Configuration and press Enter.
5. Verify if the Parallel Port is enabled.
6. Save the changes and exit the BIOS Utility.
The printer is turned on and ready to print.
The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector of your com-
puter.
If these items are correct and the printer still does not work, run the tests
described in the printer manual. If the tests show that the printer is OK, have the
computer serviced.
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