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Windows

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

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

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

3Click the [Ports] tab.

4Check 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

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

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

3Click the [Ports] tab.

4Check 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

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

2Click [Printers and Other Hardware].

3Click [Printers and Faxes].

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

5Click the [Ports] tab.

6Check 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

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

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

3Click the [Ports] tab.

4Check 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.