Printer Troubleshooting

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...