Toshiba 8100 User Guide

Troubleshooting Guide
Fixing device-related problems 

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The PCMCIA.INI file may not be installed on your computer. 
Install it, referring to the Toshiba Configuration Builder CD 
Instructions for the installation procedure.

Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected.

If the card is attached to an external device, check that the 
connection is secure.

Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a 
troubleshooting section.

This section lists some of the most common printer problems.

Check that the printer is connected to a working electrical outlet 
and is turned on.

Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Some printers won’t 
start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in 
the tray.

Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to both the computer 
and the printer. 

Make sure the Parallel Port Mode option in TSETUP is set 
correctly for your printer. If your printer is ECP-compatible, this 
option should be set to ECP. If your printer is not ECP-compatible, 
this option should be set to Std. Bi-Direct.

If your printer is ECP- or IEEE 1284-compliant, make sure you 
have an IEEE 1284 printer cable.

Run the printer’s self test to check for any problem with the printer 
itself.

Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers.