Brother International HL 1270N Users Manual - English - Page 81

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Other CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer cannot print. "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer." error message appears on your PC. Recommendation • Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • If you have an interface switching device, make sure the correct printer is selected. For DOS users Problem Unable to print from application software. Recommendation • Check that the DOS application software interface settings match that of your printer : for example, if you are using a parallel printer cable, you would most likely set your DOS software printer port to LPT1. • Check if the printer has any printer alarms. • Check if the appropriate printer is selected in your application software. 4-15

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CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING
4-15
Other
Problem
Recommendation
The printer cannot print.
“There was an error writing to
LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the
printer.” error message appears
on your PC.
Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken.
If you have an interface switching device, make sure the correct
printer is selected.
For DOS users
Problem
Recommendation
Unable to print from
application software.
Check that the DOS application software interface settings
match that of your printer :
for example, if you are using a
parallel printer cable, you would most likely set your DOS
software printer port to LPT1.
Check if the printer has any printer alarms.
Check if the appropriate printer is selected in your application
software.