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Installing the Generic-Text Only printer driver
Printer driver errors
Depending on your hardware and software configurations, some printer drivers may not work. Following are some possible solutions to errors caused by printer drivers:
- Install the manufacturer’s printer drivers supplied with the printer. Some printers require the manufacturer’s drivers and not the drivers supplied with the operating system.
- For your brand of printer, select a printer driver of an earlier model. For example, an HP4 LaserJet can use HP Series ll drivers; an Epson LQ 580 can use Epson LQ 500 drivers.
- Select a printer driver that your printer emulates. Consult the printer manual to determine the type of printer your printer can emulate, as well as for instructions on setting up the emulation. When emulating a different printer some features may be lost.
Note: Refer to your printer manual or contact the printer manufacturer regarding printer or printer driver related problems.