Printer Troubleshooting

Like all laser printers, the Kyocera laser printer also has its set of performance woes that could be resolved by simple troubleshooting. When the printer has been in operation for a long time, troubles usually commence with the rubber rollers or from the sensitive components that are already aging. However if trouble emanates from the toner cartridge, a Kyocera compatible cartridge replacement can resolve the issue and allow trouble free printing to proceed once again. Defective Rollers. The function of the rubber rollers is to seamlessly move paper from one printer component to the next; failure often results in paper jams. The Kyocera laser printer employs several of these rubber rollers in its operations. This begins with the pick-up rollers from the paper tray to the OPC Drum (Organic Photo Receptive); to the fuser assembly rollers and down to the exit rollers that is responsible for the exit of paper from the printer. Since paper is abrasive, continuous contact will result in t...

All printers require device drivers in order to communicate with an operating system and function properly on a computer. Most computer users also know that printers are infamous for their problems, driver errors especially. Not only can these errors spell trouble for your printer, but also your entire computer, particularly from a performance aspect. The obvious steps in resolving such errors is to either turn your hardware off and back on or check to see if it is properly connected to the computer. When these simple methods do not work, one must take other routes to resolve printer driver errors. Below we listed three of the most effective alternative methods: 1.) Resolving Printer Driver Errors by Delete Open Print Jobs Aside from turning the machine off and on or checking the connection, the easiest way to resolve a printer driver error is to make sure all old printing jobs have been stopped. The errors from this overlooked problem seem pretty simple, but can be very frustr...

It feels to be annoying when you want to get an important print done and your printer or copier fails to work. To make things look worse, you get error and warning messages spread over whole of the screen. For bailing oneself out of the situation, we try opening up paper tray to see the things if we can fix it. Once we made it a realization that we don't have any clue about the problem, it's time for asking for help from a trained professional, in other words we have to seek help of printer and copier repair service. Let's see on which criteria you can judge any printer and copier repair service provider. o Reliability This is one of foremost criteria for choosing any printer repair service provider as if the work of the professionals from that company/ firm is satisfactory, only then you it's worth the price else you may need to call them as soon as you try next print once they leave. To make a choice for a particular professional/ company, always count on reliab...

Dell, Inc., is a computer and electronics manufacturer known for its low-cost PCs and printers. Owning a home printer makes creating, designing and publishing your own work easy. However, a Dell printer may occasionally experience errors and problems. Learn how to troubleshoot a Dell printer to fix your Dell printer and restore your productivity. Instructions Check that your Dell printer is plugged into a reliable power source. Faulty home wiring or a loose cable may cause the Dell printer to shut off, causing some of your Dell printer problems. Verify that your Dell printer is plugged securely into your computer. Sometimes, the printer cable may be disconnected when you are moving or using your PC. This may result in printer errors when the Dell printer tries to send printer data to your computer, and vice versa. Jiggle the printer cable gently to check that it is plugged in firmly. Restart your computer by clicking the Start menu in the lower left-hand corner of the scre...

At some point in your computing life, you might have encountered problems with computer peripherals. While HP is renowned for its quality peripherals, they are not exempt from problems that are common amongst most computing equipment. This article will tell you 3 hassle-free troubleshooting tips for missing or corrupt HP printer drivers. First of all, you need to check whether the drivers that you have are updated drivers and sometimes hardware can end up being on a shelf for months before it is sold, and usually by the time a user purchases the product, newer, more updated drivers would have been released since. This is especially so if there may have been crucial updates made on major operating systems. Sometimes, the store attendant might be helpful enough to remind you to find updated drivers, especially if the product that you are buying has been on the market for more than a few months. You can do this by checking online on the HP website for the most updated drivers for yo...

Got a printer that stops working frequently without having any specific problem? Printers, as we all know, play important role in daily operations that require hard copy generation of text, documents, or images among other things. Printer being a machine tends to malfunction at times, especially when you need it the most. Below are the simple steps that will help you diagnose and fix your printer problem on your own. How to Fix It Guide: Power off the computer and printer and unplug their cords from the electricity outlets. Also disconnect the printer from the computer. Now power on the computer first, and wait until it is fully rebooted. Now connect the printer back to the computer and power it on. Ensure that the printer lights are on. This should let the computer detect the printer and hence resolve printer problems. Power cycling resets the software and applications and hence fixes printer issue most of the times. If the error shows the printer is offline, right click on th...

Check out your HP printer with regard to visible troubles which you can effortlessly fix with very simple techniques. Validate that the plug has been fully injected into the wall plug and that another end of the cable is injected entirely into the printer. Ensure the printer is actually switched on and that the paper tray is certainly stuffed with clean, straight-edged papers. Validate that you're making use of proper printer cartridges and also that they're properly installed by starting the printer cartridge access as well as examining the numbers. The HP cartridges have special numbers on them to utilize in certain printer series. Look at your HP printer manual or on the HP site if you ain't certain regarding the cartridge numbers to make use of in your printer. If you were able to fix the visible troubles, your HP printer might function properly. Restart the Printer Restrart the printer by keeping the "On/Off" switch down for a few seconds, till the pri...

It used to be that to print from your laptop, you needed to connect your computer directly to the printer or at least plug them both into a network connection. Now, though, laptops come standard with wireless capabilities. There are even many high-quality yet affordable wireless printers on the market. If you are struggling to print from a wireless connection or onto a wireless printer, try troubleshooting to pinpoint and correct the problem. Instructions Check to see if the wireless printer is in your laptop's printer list. Go to the "Start" menu and open "Control Panel." Double-click "Printers" or "Printers and Faxes" and check the list of printers. Install the wireless printer on your laptop if it is not in the list of available printers. From the "Printers" window, click on "Add a Printer" to start the wizard. Select "Network Printer," click "Next" and browse for the wireless printer. Mak...

Dell, Inc., is a computer and electronics manufacturer known for its low-cost PCs and printers. Owning a home printer makes creating, designing and publishing your own work easy. However, a Dell printer may occasionally experience errors and problems. Learn how to troubleshoot a Dell printer to fix your Dell printer and restore your productivity. Instructions Check that your Dell printer is plugged into a reliable power source. Faulty home wiring or a loose cable may cause the Dell printer to shut off, causing some of your Dell printer problems. Verify that your Dell printer is plugged securely into your computer. Sometimes, the printer cable may be disconnected when you are moving or using your PC. This may result in printer errors when the Dell printer tries to send printer data to your computer, and vice versa. Jiggle the printer cable gently to check that it is plugged in firmly. Restart your computer by clicking the Start menu in the lower left-hand corner of the scr...

If you are having trouble getting your Canon printer to print properly or even turn on at all you don't have to immediately resort to returning it or taking it to an electronics repair facility. There are several different troubleshooting steps you can follow on your own and in conjunction with Canon's printing software to get your printer back in operating condition quickly. Instructions See if your Canon printer has its indicator lights flashing in a specific pattern and then consult your manual to see if there is a corresponding error code. Follow the instructions in the manual for how to fix the associated problem, or continue on with more troubleshooting if it isn't displaying a specific error code.         Make sure the power cord is plugged into your wall outlet and the USB cable is firmly connected to your computer. Open the top of the printer and do a quick visual inspection to see if there is a piece of paper stuck in the paper feed....

After OS X 10.6.8 was released last Thursday, a number of people found that their printers were no longer printing, where the system would show the printers in a paused state and no print jobs would work. This problem seems to behave differently for different setups, but overall appears to be a bug with how CUPS handles its backend processes. The back end in the CUPS system is the interface for various transmission protocols for both networking and direct connections to the printer. While some people may benefit from the aforementioned fixes of running general maintenance, resetting the print system, and reapplying the latest "Combo" updater, it appears a true workaround until Apple addresses the problem is to replace the transmission protocol file you are using with the one from OS X 10.6.7. In order to do this, you will need your Time Machine backups or another Mac running OS X 10.6.7 and then run the following procedure: Use the Finder's "Go ...

PrinterAnywhere has developed a new technology and software that allows any user with internet connection to connect and print any document all over the world. Users now have the power and provision to connect to any printer all over the world without any networking. The users just need to download and install the free software that PrinterAnywhere provides. That too without the requirement of any special knowledge by the user or the owner of printer! With the software that Printer Anywhere provides, the user is now able to print anything directly from your applications like the Photo Editor, Outlook Explorer, and so on. Also the page the user wants is printed thousands of miles away from your own computer. The software is developed with such precision that uses high security as well as the quality standards for the printing the page at the desired destination. The software also uses a high quality encryption algorithm and securely sends the printable media through el...

Printers can be handled either by the customer or the customer support personnel, depending on the seriousness of the problem. There are lists of errors a printer may display such as lack of page, no power connection and so on that can be corrected by the customer at the customer office or at home. The customer can also replace a toner, if required. In fact, all HP products, and especially printers, come with detailed documentation that enables the customers to handle certain categories of problems by just referring to the documentation. However, there are instances of problems that may be more serious in nature and in these cases; the customer needs HP printer servicing from customer support personnel. Time is at a premium for most corporate businesses in Australia as in other parts of the world. Printers, which are such an important part of documentation output, form one of the most important functionaries to get your work going. Imagine a scenario when you are rushing off to a...

A stuck printer leads one techie to discover a different issue: a teacher's questionable Web browsing history A few years back, I was providing tech support for an elementary school in Mexico. The teachers and staff were not particularly tech savvy. The problems I got called in for included even basics such as formatting Word documents or troubleshooting Internet connections. One day fairly late, I received a call that the printer in a classroom would not work, no matter what they tried. By the time I showed up, all the students and most staff were gone, including the teacher whose classroom housed the troublesome printer. Another teacher showed me which printer was causing problems and which computer was hooked up to it. I started by trying to print some test documents -- with no luck. But very soon, I found the real problem: The printer application was stuck with several documents in the queue. For the sake of decency, I shall omit the real names of the documents. Let...

Computer printers are great when they work correctly, but when they do not work as they should, they can become a real source of frustration. If you know how an inkjet printer works, then you are likely to have fewer problems with it and you are more likely to be able to make simple repairs to the printer yourself. Inkjet printers are the cheapest printers that you can buy, and because of this many people elect to purchase them instead of the more expensive laser printers. An inkjet printer places very small droplets of ink onto a page that it is printing. The droplets are so small that they are nearly invisible to the naked eye. It is by putting a number of these tiny droplets together that you can see an image or print on your printed page. The inkjet printer, and other printers like it, never actually touches the piece of paper where it is printing. Instead the inkjet printer uses a series of nozzles to spray the ink onto the page, and thus gives you the final image that you s...

How to Repair Inkjet Printer The following are some inkjet printer repair tips and steps, based on certain problems related to the printer. Printed Output Quality When a printed page looks nothing like what you imagined, it's time to check under the printer's hood. Print quality problems that you could face include:     Lighter print color in images, white lines or spots are present     Spots or deep blotches of color in certain areas     Lines are not straight and seem jagged     Poor color quality, sometimes too dark or too bright colors are produced     Certain colors are missing Most image or print quality issues are to do with the cartridge, especially in the case of color printouts. The color will fluctuate in tones, your pictures might end up more blue than normal etc all signs that the cartridge is running low. So you may have to replace the entire cartridge or if allowed, just specific ink w...

If you plan to go shopping for a new printer, there are several key features you want to consider before making your purchase. Inkjet or Laserjet? The two most popular types of printer technology are inkjet and laser. Whether you buy online or walk into a store, immediately you'll notice a difference in price. Laser printers are usually more than inkjet printers, sometimes several times as much. In an office environment, you can easily pay $1,000 for a laser printer. In a home office, you can easily pay $100 for an inkjet, even less. However, not all laser printers are that expensive, and not all inkjet printers are that cheap. I'm going to tell you the things to look for that will help you decide what you need. Speed If speed is your chief concern, the laser printer will win hands down, every time. There are laser printers that can handle in excess of 34ppm (Pages Per Minute) and 22-24 is pretty much the minimum in today's world. That's not to say that inkjet...

We all have issues with our inkjet printers from time to time which can be annoying, particularly if you have a vital deadline and need your printout immediately. Below we have listed some of the most frequent ways to fix any issues that arise. Your inkjet printer should have some problem-solving tools and warning lights to let you know if it has an issue. Your handbook should tell you what the different lights mean. You should also be able to print a test page which will help you spot any problems like smudging or miss-alignment.     * Switch it off and on again. It may seem obvious but many issues can be fixed by simply re-booting your printer.     * Cancel print job: This is done via the tray icons where you will see an icon of a printer or can be done in windows control panel under Printers and Faxes. Click on your printer and right click on the job, then select "Cancel Printing".     * If your prints have horizontal lines, white ...

Printer is a peripheral device, which produces hard copy of the documents stored in electronic form. While printing any document, you may recognize any issue with your printer. Some of the common issues with printers are enlisted as: • Printer is working at slow speed • Printer shows some error message when you issue any command for it • Prints are too light and spotty • Image is printing properly on the paper, but a lighter copy of the image is also printing somewhere on the paper There can be several other issues with your printer, which might lead you to take your printer to some service center. Revealing Printer Support Professionals at service centers will diagnose your issue with the use of remote desktop connection and will resolve it. They also personalize your printer’s software and settings and will make sure that your printer driver is latest and up to date. You can seek assistance from Windows XP Help and Support Center, which contains several help topics to h...

Printer Repair Experts help you to fix printer problems, printer troubleshooting and diagnosis all the printer issue with the use of remote support and fix printer's software setting or printer driver problems. Printer is a peripheral device, which produces hard copy of the documents stored in electronic form. While printing any document, you may recognize any issue with your printer. Some of the common issues with printers are enlisted as: • Printer is working at slow speed • Printer shows some error message when you issue any command for it • Prints are too light and spotty • Image is printing properly on the paper, but a lighter copy of the image is also printing somewhere on the paper There can be several other issues with your printer, which might lead you to take your printer to some service center. Revealing Printer Support Professionals at service centers will diagnose your issue with the use of remote desktop connection and will resolve it. They also personal...

The first step when trouble-shooting a laser printer is to try to isolate the problem. Oftentimes, just cleaning the interior and exterior of the printer can be helpful. Do not submerge the printer in water. You may use a damp cloth to gently wipe down the outside of the printer, or better yet, use a cleaner specifically designed for electronics. To clean any dirt and debris from the inside of the printer, spray with a can of condensed air, making sure that there is a clear path for the debris to exit. Use a clean lint free cloth to continue removing the loosened debris if needed. All laser printers generate very high internal temperatures and have the potential to overheat. To avoid this, a thermal fuse is incorporated in these printers to prevent them from overheating. If this fuse is faulty, the printer may get overheated and damaged or the fuse may signal the printer to stop printing even if the printer has not yet overheated. If your laser printer prints dark spots, the ca...

Many people have become frustrated over a lack of CD to install a printer. Now installing a printer without a CD does not have to be a difficult task. Just follow a few simple instructions and the printer can be installed. Instructions 1. Place the computer and printer next to each other and make sure that all the wires are connected to both the printer and the computer. 2. Turn the computer on and wait for it to boot up. 3. Plug the printer into the wall and then take the USB cord that is attached to the printer and plug it into the appropriate port on the computer. 4. Turn the printer on. 5. Click on " Start menu " and go to the " Control panel ". 6. Find " Printers and hardware " box and click on it. 7. Take mouse and click " Add printer ". 8. When you see "Welcome to the add printer wizard," hit " Next. " 9. Click " Automatically detect and install plug and play printer " on the add printer wiz...

There are basic solutions to common printer problems like paper jams, printer driver problems, low ink problems and installation issues. Although printers are designed differently, most problems are common to all printers. Knowing some basic printer troubleshooting techniques is beneficial whenever you encounter problems with your device. Instructions 1. Ensure that the printer driver is installed. If you just purchased the printer or if you just had your operating system reinstalled, you also have to reinstall the printer driver for it to function properly. 2. Check the data cable and the power cable of the printer. They should be properly connected to their respective ports. If the data cable is not properly connected, the printer will fail to communicate with the computer. 3. Install a new ink or toner cartridge if you receive "l ow ink " errors on your screen whenever you print a document, or if the printouts have started to get blurry. Some printers require both ...

With the right care and maintenance, a quality printer can provide many years of trouble-free service, but it is important to care for that printer the right way. Like any piece of computer hardware, a printer requires specific maintenance, and if that maintenance is not performed, the useful life of the printer will be greatly reduced. Cleaning the Ink Cartridges If your printer is an inkjet or photo printer, cleaning of the print cartridges should be part of your maintenance routine. These ink cartridges contain tiny jets that are used to spray the ink on the paper, and over time some of those jets can become clogged. These clogged jets will cause printing to become uneven, and they may cause the color balance to be off as well. By taking the time to clean the cartridges, you can lengthen their life while getting more out of your printer. Many printers include a handy utility to clean the cartridges with just a couple of clicks. These utiliites are designed to clean and align th...

If you have a large number of computers to support and a limited amount of time, connecting to those computers remotely can save you a great deal of time and hassle. The ability to connect remotely will help you be more productive, but it is important to tweak those remote settings so that you can use your local printers and other resources.   Instructions 1. Log on to your computer and click on the " Start " button. Click on the " Run " option. 2. Type " mstsc " in the box and click " OK ." Type the name of the computer to which you wish to connect when the remote desktop connection box appears. 3. Click on the " Options " button and go to the " Local Resources " tab. Click the " Printers " check box and click " Connect. " When you connect to the remote computer, you will have access to the printers on your own computer. Read more:  eHow.com

Few issues seem to cause their users more problems in regards to Information Technology than printers. Printers are simple devices, straight forward to use, and require little if any maintenance, but when they do produce problems, it normally leaves their user dumbfounded, and it normally happens just when they need the printer the most. In this article, I'll provide some information on how to get the best out of your printer so that you can get the print results you desire, on how to maintain is life and avoid any issues along the way. As stated earlier, printers are fairly simple devices. The paper is fed into the printer, the toner or ink cartridge prints to the page whilst inside the printer, and the printer feeds the paper back out to the output tray. These are the 3 main steps, and with these, are the 3 issues that could potentially cause problems for users. Firstly, believe it or not, you need to ensure you're using the correct type of paper for your printer, as the...

Whether you need to print without wires via a wireless network to a desktop or laptop, this article can have you printing without boundaries in minutes.   Instructions things you'll need: * Canon Printer * Setup CD * Computer * Wireless Network * Router 1. Power on your Canon wireless printer after you have removed it from the packaging. Insert the ink cartridges when prompted on the screen. Your first printer ink cartridges are included. If you have a computer already connected to a desktop or Windows XP, skip to step 7. 2. Print and scan the alignment sheet as prompted on the printer screen. Press OK when done. 3. Insert the setup CD even if you are connecting your Canon printer via wireless network. There are printer drivers created for wireless networks on this CD. 4. Follow the CD setup instructions on the screen. Have the printer find the actual wi-fi network signal that you will be using and select that on the printer screen and on your computer. The wi...

I know this is a lot of information to read and understand. Think of it as an investment and not a burden. I have tried to include what is necessary without writing a whole book about a 5 minute procedure. Summary of steps to install a network printer. 1. Download the most recent driver from the manufacturer's website. 2. Configure network settings on the printer. 3. Use the Add Printer Wizard to create a local network printer on the pc. 4. (Optional) - share printer to other users. If you are performing this type of installation for more than a handful of people, it is best to install this once on a Windows Server and share that printer to everyone. Normally it takes between 5 and 10 minutes to perform this type of install on each pc. 1. Download the most recent driver. Visit the manufacturer's website to obtain the latest driver - print drivers can be found in the support area searching by model number. ( this is important because early problems are fixed an...

Timeframes are a part of a typical day in the life of the office worker. When an HP printer goes offline, it can easily stifle your workflow, which in turn can cause frustration. Now put that hammer down and realize that there are a few troubleshooting steps to try before resorting to such extreme methods. Relax, take a deep breath and get your printer back online so that you can view the ink on printed paper. Instructions 1. Check the cables to and from the printer to the computer and make sure that all of the connections are secure. A disconnected cable is often the cause of rendering the printer offline . 2. Turn the printer off and back on. Sometimes it could be just a glitch in the network. Reset the printer by turning it off and then wait 60 seconds and turn it back on again. 3. Check the toner or ink cartridge. Most HP printers have the capacity for both color and black ink or toner cartridges. They will normally run on just one of the two; however, when the one insta...