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Question posted by ggde8gr on February 12th, 2013

I Cannot Print

After I turn the printer on , the ink blot and paper feed lights flash and I can't print. It previously worked.

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Product Brochure - Page 2

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Product Information Guide - Page 1

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Product Information Guide - Page 3

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Product Information Guide - Page 5

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Product Information Guide - Page 7

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Product Information Guide - Page 8

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Product Information Guide - Page 9

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Product Information Guide - Page 12

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Product Information Guide - Page 13

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 5

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 12

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 13

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 17

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 22

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 23

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 24

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 25

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