Solving print problems

Problem
Recommendation
The printer prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage data.
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Make sure that the printer cable is not too long. We recommend that you use a parallel or USB cable that is no longer than 2 meters (6.5 feet).
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Make sure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken.
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If you are using an interface-switching device, remove it. Connect your computer directly to your printer, and then try again.
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Make sure that you have chosen the correct printer driver with ‘Set as Default Printer’.
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Make sure that the printer is not connected to the same port that is also connected to a storage device or scanner. Take away all other devices and connect the port only to the printer.
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Turn off the Status Monitor.
The printer cannot print full pages of a document. An error message MEMORY FULL appears.
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Press Go to print the remaining data in the printer memory. Cancel the print job if you want to delete the remaining data in the printer memory. (See Control panel buttons.)
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Reduce the complexity of your document or select a lower print resolution.
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Add more memory. (See Installing extra memory.)
The printer cannot print full pages of a document. An error message PRINT OVERRUN appears.
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Press Go to print the remaining data in the printer memory. Cancel the print job if you want to delete the remaining data in the printer memory. See Control panel buttons.
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Reduce the complexity of your document or select a lower print resolution.
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Add more memory. See Installing extra memory.
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Set page protection to Auto by using the supplied Windows® driver.
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Change the following settings in the supplied Windows® driver and try again. The best combination of these settings will vary depending on your document:
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Graphics1
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TrueType Mode1
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Use Printer TrueType® Fonts
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Choose the Basic tab, choose Manual in Print Settings, and then click Manual Settings....
The headers or footers appear when the document displays on the screen but they do not show up when it is printed.
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Adjust the top and bottom margins of your document.