Microsoft KB Archive/40833

Word: “Printer Not Ready” with Canon LBP-8IIR

PSS ID Number: Q40833 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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When printing in landscape duplex with a Canon LBP-8IIR printer, the error message “Printer not ready” may occur.

To remedy this situation, use the DOS MODE command to configure the printing port for perpetual retry. For example, with serial printing, type the following command at the DOS prompt:

MODE COMx:9600,N,8,1,P (where x is the communication port being used)

With parallel printing, type the following command at the DOS prompt:

MODE LPTx:,,P (where x is the parallel port being used)

Either of these commands may be added to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. For more information concerning the DOS MODE command, consult your operating system manual.

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