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    The Port to Be Used Has a Problem

    26-May-2008
    8200135800

    Issue

    The port to be used has a problem.
    The port to be used has a problem.

    Cause and Solution

    The port to be used is not selected properly.
    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 selected
    Select the appropriate one, then click [OK].
    If you cannot find the port to be used
    Uninstall the printer driver and install it again. [Uninstalling the Printer Driver] [Installing the Printer Driver]