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When the printer is directly connected via a USB cable to a computer but the Ready indicator does not flash or light up, use the following method to check the port connection:

*1 (n) is the number of printers connected.

Windows 2000

  1. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

  2. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties].

  3. Click the [Ports] tab.

  4. Check the [Print to the following port] box to confirm that the correct port is selected.

    If the port (such as LPT1) is not correct, reinstall the driver.

    Reference

    • For details about installation and port settings, see Software Guide.

Windows XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2

  1. On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].

  2. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties].

  3. Click the [Ports] tab.

  4. Check the [Print to the following port(s).] box to confirm that the correct port is selected.

    If the port such as LPT1 is not correct, reinstall the driver.

    Reference

    • For details about installation and port setting, see Software Guide.

Windows XP Home Edition

  1. On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel].

  2. Click [Printers and Other Hardware].

  3. Click [Printers and Faxes].

  4. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties].

  5. Click the [Ports] tab.

  6. Check the [Print to the following port(s).] box to confirm that the correct port is selected.

    If the port such as LPT1 is not correct, reinstall the driver.

    Reference

    • For details about installation and port setting, see Software Guide.

Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008

  1. On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel], and then click [Printer] in the "Hardware and Sound".

  2. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties].

  3. Click the [Ports] tab.

  4. Check the [Print to the following port(s).] box to confirm that the correct port is selected.

    If the port such as LPT1 is not correct, reinstall the driver.

    Reference

    • For details about installation and port setting, see Software Guide.