If a printer says PC Load Letter, what does the PC stand for?
2006-09-14 11:43:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
I can't believe how many answered this question without even reading it then having the nerve to make fun of me. Thank you to the three whole people who actually read my question.
2006-09-14 12:14:16 · update #1
"PC" stands for "paper cassette", and is the part of the printer that holds paper. Letter is the standard paper size (8.5x11 inches) in the United States and Canada. "Load", in this context, is roughly synonymous with "refill." In short, the phrase means that there is no letter-sized paper in the paper tray.
The message is entirely obscure to users in most countries because the word "letter" is not associated with paper size, A4 being the standard instead. Even if told that the printer needs more paper, it is difficult for users to understand why an A4 printer would use the word "letter." Even in countries familiar with letter sized paper, the "PC" may be assumed to mean Personal Computer, leading to additional confusion.
A variant is "PC LOAD LEGAL", meaning that the printer requires 8.5x14 inch paper be refilled.
Older Laserjet printers do not automatically re-size a page when the page size of a document does not match the paper that is loaded in the printer. When trying to print a document whose paper size is set to "letter" on A4-sized paper the message occurs. The error "PC LOAD A4" does appear in countries using the appropriate paper size; however, as many programs use "letter" as the default format the confusing message is often encountered by non-American users, who are unaware of the recovery procedure (empty print queue and printer buffer or press "Shift/Continue").[1] With the Laserjet 5, HP introduced an easy-to-find "GO" button to override the warning message.
2006-09-14 11:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by ME*UK 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Personal computer
PC load letter probably means that you need to put in more paper or it means regular 8 and a half by 11 inch letter paper
2006-09-14 18:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sheesh !!
Not many people actually read past the title of your question.
The post above by savvie = Paper cartridge empty info is your best answer.
2006-09-14 19:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by kab 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It's asking you to put paper in the printer reg printer paper. It would read PC Load Legal for legal size paper
2006-09-14 18:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Personal Computer
2006-09-14 18:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Personal Computer
2006-09-14 18:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by CaptKert 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
In this case, PC mean Paper Cartridge. It's empty, add paper.
Or add the correct size paper.
Or adjust the paper guides so they're snug.
2006-09-14 18:46:56 · answer #7 · answered by stork5100 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Personal Computer - PM = Personal Message
2006-09-14 18:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by l_finalcut_l 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Personal Computer
PC also stands for Politically Correct :).
2006-09-14 18:51:04 · answer #9 · answered by Link of Hyrule 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It could mean personal computer or politically correct
2006-09-14 18:51:39 · answer #10 · answered by jtj 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋