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What should I do if my printout contains incorrect or garbled characters? |
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If the product is connected to a computer or network with a USB or Ethernet cable, check the following:
- If using a USB cable, make sure it is a shielded "AB" cable not more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.
- If you're using a switch box or USB hub, connect the product directly to your computer.
- Turn off the product, check that the USB or Ethernet cable is securely connected, turn the product back on, then try printing again.
- Try using a different cable.
If you're printing from a Windows computer, try the following:
- Make sure you selected the correct product in the application you're printing from.
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Clear any stalled print jobs from the Windows Spooler by following these steps:
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Do one of the following:
Windows 7:
Click , and select Devices and Printers.
Windows Vista:
Click , and select Control Panel (or point to Settings and then select Control Panel). Select Printer—located under the Hardware and Sound heading—or Printers.
Windows XP:
Click Start, and select Control Panel (or point to Settings and then select Control Panel). Select Printers and Faxes (or select Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes).
- Right-click your product and select See what's printing (Windows 7) or Open (Windows Vista or Windows XP).
- Right-click any stalled print jobs you see and select Cancel.
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Published: January 7, 2011
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