A printer is a necessary attribute not only in an office environment, but also in home use. For many, a printer breakdown is a real disaster, and it can happen either through the fault of the user or during technical failures.
It is necessary
Printer, drivers, computer with internet connection, USB cable
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, check if there is paper in the printer. It can also be caused by paper jams or wasted ink. Usually the system notifies about such errors. If this is the problem, follow the instructions on the system. In the case of a paper jam, open the paper tray and remove the jam, in the case of ink, fill the cartridges with new ones or replace them. Unplug and plug the printer back on, check its status. If the printer is ready to work, then its status will be "Ready", otherwise - "Not connected".
Step 2
Check the cable: it may be that the print failed due to a broken cable or poor signal if the cable is not fully connected. The cable between the printer and the computer must be intact and firmly fixed in each slot. If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a similar one. If these steps do not work, there might be a problem with your USB controller or USB port. To fix this problem, you should contact a specialist.
Step 3
If you sent many documents to print at the same time, you should pay attention to the print queue: perhaps the problem lies in this error, the printer is simply not able to solve so many tasks at once. If the problem is an error in the print queue, go to printer settings and clear the queue. Turn off the printer and turn it back on after 10 seconds.
Step 4
Printing problems can be caused by driver problems or printer hardware and software errors. Try reinstalling the drivers. To do this, you will have to delete the printer as a device in the system, then reinstall it. In this case, the drivers should be installed automatically, if not - look for the installation disk, which should be included with the kit with the printer. If the disk is missing, look for drivers on the Internet.
Step 5
Be aware that viruses can interfere with printing files. Scan your system with antivirus. If it is a virus attack, be prepared to reinstall the operating system (if the antivirus is unable to remove malware).
Step 6
If you cannot determine and solve the problem on your own, do not rush to kick the printer or frantically knock on it. Contact the experts who will definitely help you! If your printer was purchased recently and the warranty for its repair is still valid, feel free to take it for repair, especially since it will be made free of charge. Generally, remember when your printer was purchased. Perhaps he has simply outlived his usefulness and it is necessary to think about purchasing a new apparatus.
