Issue
Bi-directional communication has a problem.
Bi-directional communication has a problem.
Cause and Solution
Bi-directional communication is not enabled.
Perform the following procedure.
1. Enable bi-directional communication.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Restart the printer. (Turn off the printer once, wait for 10 seconds or longer, and then turn it on.)
NOTE
Check bi-directional communication using the following procedure.
1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] → [Printers].
From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printer].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then double-click [Printers].
2. Right-click the icon for this printer, and then select [Properties] from the pop-up menu.
3. Display the [Ports] sheet.
4. Check if the [Enable bidirectional support] check box is selected.