Printer Troubleshooting

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...