User Guide - Microsoft Windows 9x

What the flashing light means
The Power light can flash for several reasons:
● The printer cover is open.
● The printer is out of paper.
● A problem exists with the printer, such as a paper jam or a problem with a print
cartridge.
For information about clearing a paper jam, see Paper jam.
If an error message appears
Read the error message that explains the problem and its solution.
If no error message appears
Check the status of the printer by using the printer tools. To gain access to the tools,
open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click the Service
this device button.
Use the printer tools to perform the following tasks:
● View estimated ink levels.
● Clean the print cartridges.
● Calibrate the printer.
● Print a test page.
● Perform other functions as needed.
Document prints slowly
Multiple software programs are open
The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed.
To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing.
Complex documents, graphics, or photos are printing
Documents containing graphics or photos print more slowly than text documents.
Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected
The printer prints more slowly when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality.
To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode.
Printer is in ink-backup mode
The printer might print more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode. For more information, see
Ink-backup mode.
To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer.
Printer software is outdated
Outdated printer software might be installed.
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