The printer cannot print. The ‘There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer’ error message is displayed on your computer.
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Make sure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken.
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Make sure the printer is turned on and that no error LEDs are lit on the printer.
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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 Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print & Fax in System Preferences (Mac OS X 10.5).
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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 directly to the Macintosh.
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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 and that it is chosen with Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.4) or Print & Fax in System Preferences.
