The printer cannot print. ‘There was an error writing to LPT1: for the printer’ error message occurs on your computer.
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Make sure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken.
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If you have an interface-switching device, make sure that you chose the correct printer.
For Macintosh® with USB
Problem
Recommendation
The printer does not appear in Print Center (Mac OS® X 10.2) or Print Setup Utility (Mac OS® X 10.3 or greater).
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Make sure that the printer is turned on.
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Make sure that the USB interface cable is connected correctly.
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Make sure the printer driver is installed correctly.
Unable to print from the application.
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Make sure that the supplied Macintosh® printer driver is installed in the Hard Disk and that it is chosen with Print Center (Mac OS® X 10.2) or Print Setup Utility (Mac OS® X 10.3 or greater).