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Printer name - port connection
Print data cannot be sent because of the...
Description
Windows is unable to communicate with the printer, or the printer is taking an unusually long time to complete an operation.
Sample Dialog
Dialog may appear differently depending on XP style options and where it occurs.
Key Facts
Full Title
Printer name - port connection
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Print data cannot be sent because of the current printer status.
Check that the printer is connected and the power is on. If an error has occurred in the printer, clear the error.
Even when the printer is operating correctly, this message may appear if the printer is taking a long time to perform an operation. If this message does not disappear after some time, stop printing, and then print again.
Confirm the Printer is powered on, shows no errors, and is correctly connected between the printer and the computer using one of these methods (depending on your printer's design):
USB cable
Ethernet cable
WiFi Wireless*
Firewire cable (rare)
Parallel printer cable (for very old printers, obsolete today)
* WiFi connections will go to a wireless router, which connects to your PC. The printer, router and PC must all be configured correctly for WiFi to work. If the distance between the WiFi printer and router is too far, a WiFi connection may not be possible. In some cases there may be interference that prevents a viable connection.
FaultWire Staff Posted: 25-Apr-2011
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