User Guide Desktop PC Equity 386SX/16 PLUS

If it does not, you may need to change the internal

setting of the computer’s parallel port for a parallel

printer (or serial port for a serial printer). To do this,

use the MS-DOS MODE or SETMODE command. See

your printer manual and the MS-DOS Reference Manual

for more details.

Many application programs (such as word processors)

must be set up properly before they can use a printer.

Check your program manual to see what customizing

may be required.

If you are using an application program that requires a

printer driver, make sure the driver is installed properly.

See your application program manual for instructions.

Also see your printer manual for additional instructions

on using your printer with application programs.

Try running the Printer adapter diagnostics test if you

have a parallel printer, or the Communication adapter

test if you have a serial printer. Appendix C describes

these tests. If the test indicates an error, contact your

printer dealer.

Option Card Problems

If you install an option card and it is not functioning

properly, check the following:

Is the option card installed correctly? The most common

problem with option cards is a loose connection. Make

sure the card is well-seated in its slot. Check the

installation procedure described in Chapter 5 and also

see the instructions that come with the card.

Did you set the necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the

option card? See the card’s manual for instructions.

Troubleshooting

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