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Printer Problems, Problem, Action, Onboard Devices Configuration, Enter, Parallel Port

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Troubleshooting Charts Printer Problems Problem The printer does not work. Action Make sure that: The parallel port is enabled. 1. Save your work and quit any program you are using. 2. Shutdown and restart your computer. 3. While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, wait for a beep before pressing F1 to enter the BIOS Utility. 4. Select Onboard Devices Configuration and press Enter. 5. Verify if the Parallel Port is enabled. 6. Save the changes and exit the BIOS Utility. The printer is turned on and ready to print. The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector of your computer. If these items are correct and the printer still does not work, run the tests described in the printer manual. If the tests show that the printer is OK, have the computer serviced. Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems 103

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Troubleshooting Charts
Printer Problems
Problem
Action
The printer does not
work.
Make sure that:
±
The parallel port is enabled.
1. Save your work and quit any program you are using.
2. Shutdown and restart your computer.
3. While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, wait for a beep before
pressing
F1
to enter the BIOS Utility.
4. Select
Onboard Devices Configuration
and press
Enter
.
5. Verify if the
Parallel Port
is enabled.
6. Save the changes and exit the BIOS Utility.
±
The printer is turned on and ready to print.
±
The printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector of your com-
puter.
If these items are correct and the printer still does not work, run the tests
described in the printer manual. If the tests show that the printer is OK, have the
computer serviced.
Chapter 4.
Solving Computer Problems
103