How to Fix Printer Error 23 : I/O Not Ready

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:04:06 EST

HP and other Printers have a lot of little basic bugs, but if you know howto deal with some of the more habitual problems you will make the printer yourfriendly companion to your tasks and projects.

Error code 23Problem: " I/O Not Ready " error message

Possible Cause and Solutions:

ALL PRINTERS The I/O card is not accepting data. May not be connected - check cabling - or it may be defective. Reseat the card and if available, swap with a known working card. Watch the termination's on the network cabling.

Windows XP, click Start and then click Control Panel. Click Printers And OtherHardware and Printers And Faxes. In the Printers And Faxes window, from theFile menu, click Server Properties, then click the Drivers tab. This shows thesettings in your printer's driver. Compare the settings in this dialog box withthe ideal settings in your printer's manual. If you see a discrepancy in thesesettings, the printer may simply need a new driver and delete old one. You candownload printer drivers from the printer manufacturer's Web site.
Get more help. Installing a new driver won't solve every printer woe, of course, so understanding Windows' built-in Help system will give you an even sharper troubleshooting edge.

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How to Fix Printer Error 23 : I/O Not Ready