Symptom
Action
Printer never prints the job
Responses:
1. Make sure that the printer is running by printing a configuration page.
See Printing the Printer Configuration Page on page 13. Check the
settings for PORT TIMEOUT and PERSONALTY for possible
problems. See the appropriate menu for information about the
settings for your attachment:
Token Ring Menu on page 69
Ethernet Menu on page 71
Parallel Menu on page 62
Coax Setup Menu on page 78
Twinax Setup Menu on page 80
2. Make sure your printer driver is installed and is connected to the
correct port.
3. For parallel printing, verify the connection by copying a text file (such
as config.sys) to that port. If this file prints successfully, suspect a
driver problem.
Also, make sure you use properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors (IBM part number 63H3329 or its equivalent) that are no
more than six feet (1.83 meters) in length.
4. For serial printing, make sure you are using the correct cable. You
need a printer cable (not a modem cable, which some printers use).
5. For LAN printing problems, print a configuration page and make sure
the appropriate network interface card is installed (look under
Installed Options). If the card does not appear under installed
options, reseat the card (see The Network Interface Card on
page 110). If problems persist, you may need a new card.
Also, refer to IBM Network Printers: Ethernet and Token Ring
Configuration Guide, which is shipped with the Ethernet and Token
Ring network interface cards.
6. For twinax/coax printing problems, press the TEST button on the back
of the twinax or coax card to generate an internal configuration page.
This verifies that the card is connected and functional.
Also, refer to IBM Network Printers: Twinax/Coax Configuration
Guide, which is shipped with the twinax and coax network interface
cards.
Output sent to wrong bin
Check the OUTPUT setting in the Paper Menu. See Paper Menu on
page 57. Note that the job value (set using the printer driver or the
application) will override the panel setting.
Wrong size paper selected
Check the SOURCE setting in the Paper Menu. See Paper Menu on
page 57. Note that the job value (set using the printer driver or the
application) will override the panel setting. Also verify the AUXSIZE and
ENVSIZE values set in Paper Menu.
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