The Port to Be Used Has a Problem
16-Jun-2008
8200101800
Issue
The port to be used has a problem.
The port to be used has a problem.
Cause and Solution
Perform the following procedure.
1. Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] > [Printers].
From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and Other Hardware] > [Printers and Faxes].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printer].
2. Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Properties] from the pop-up menu.
3. Display the [Ports] sheet (1), then make sure that the port to be used is selected properly (2).
If the appropriate port is not selectedSelect the appropriate one, then click [OK].
If you cannot find the port to be usedUninstall the printer driver and install it again. [Uninstalling the Printer Driver] [Installing the Printer Driver]
You changed the IP address. (If the printer and computer are connected by a LAN cable) (only for LBP5050N)
If you changed the IP address, see [After Changing the IP Address (Changing the Port) (Only for LBP5050N)] and set the port anew.
You are using Windows Vista and using Standard TCP/IP Port created by "Manual Setup". (If the printer and computer are connected by a LAN cable) (only for LBP5050N)
If you are using Windows Vista, you cannot print using Standard TCP/IP Port created by "Manual Setup"*. See the following and perform "Auto Setup" after uninstalling the printer driver.
* Other than the Standard TCP/IP Port created by "Auto Setup".