When the machine is connected to the computer using the interface cable

This section describes how to check the print port when the Data In indicator does not light up or blink.

Check if the print port setting is correct. When it is connected using a parallel interface, connect it to LPT1 or LPT2.

For Windows 2000

Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
Click the icon of the machine. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
Click the [Ports] tab.
In the [Print to the following port(s)] list, confirm the correct port is selected.

For Windows XP Professional or Windows Server 2003/2003 R2

Click the [Start] button, and then click [Printers and Faxes].
Click the icon of the machine. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
Click the [Ports] tab.
In the [Print to the following port(s)] list, confirm the correct port is selected.

For Windows XP Home Edition

Click the [Start] button, and then click [Control Panel].
Click [Printers and Other Hardware].
Click [Printers and Faxes].
Click the icon of the machine. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
Click the [Ports] tab.
In the [Print to the following port(s)] list, confirm the correct port is selected.

For Windows Vista

Click the [Start] button, and then click [Control Panel].
Click [Hardware and Sound].
Click [Printers].
Click the icon of the machine. On the [Organize] menu, click [Properties].
Click the [Ports] tab.
In the [Print to the following port(s)] list, confirm the correct port is selected.

For Windows Server 2008

Click the [Start] button, and then click [Control Panel].
Click [Hardware and Sound].
Click [Printers].
Click the icon of the machine. On the [Organize] menu, click [Properties].
Click the [Ports] tab.
In the [Print to the following port(s)] list, confirm the correct port is selected.