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Problem Possible cause
Prints garbage This is usually the result of a wrong or corrupt printer driver, such as a PostScript driver on a non-PostScript printer.
Refuses to print Check cables and front panel settings. Make sure the printer is selected or online. Also, many PC printers require an IEEE 1284 cable, which is different from the standard bidirectional parallel cable. Likewise, printers for older Macintoshes require either a LocalTalk or a serial cable. The user manual will specify what cabling is required.
Letters jumble together This usually happens because the font is unavailable.
Printing takes a long time; often only half of a page prints The printer is trying to print text in graphics mode. Put a font change code at the beginning of the document for a font that exists on the printer.
Printing is smeared, or there are faint lines on the page The fuser may be dirty or broken. This may require replacement.
Printing is faded The fuser is probably almost empty. You may be able to prolong its life by shaking it. If not, replace it.

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Troubleshooting for Laser printers