Printer Symptoms

I cannot print plain text properly from DOS.

First Step : Make sure there are no hardware faults, such as a paper jam, incorrect paper etc.
More information : If the printer will not work properly, it could be caused by a simple hardware problem. Look inside the printer to make sure there is no paper stuck inside, or even scraps of paper that have been torn off accidentally. Make sure the paper you are feeding into the printer is of the correct type. For example if you put non-tractor feed paper into an inkjet set for tractor feed, it may not grip it properly.