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5 Common Steps for Printer Troubleshooting

Printers TroubleshootingThe last thing anyone wants is to have a printer problem especially when the printer is new. Though Printers vary in size make and model, they generally have the same issues as every printer when they have problems. Below are a the most popular reasons why your printer might have problems.

1. DRIVER CONFLICT

Most printers are plug and play meaning that if you open up the box and plug it into your pc it should work, however time to time you will need to install the software drivers so that your printer can talk to your pc. If you plug in your printer and it does not recognize the pc the first place to check is the software that came with the printer and install the drivers that came with it.

In some cases if you can't find the cd, almost every printer manufacturer has a website that you can download print drivers from. HP and Gateway are really good about maintaining up to date drivers for their printers.

2. CHECK THE CABLES

One of the most popular issues when it comes to printer problems is the cables. Make sure that you have the right cables for the printer and that the power source is connected to the printer.
3. STRANGE ERRORS

From time to time you might get strange errors from your printer. To decode these cryptic messages, either look them up on the net or refer to the owners manual. These messages could reveal the there might be a resource conflict or that something is wrong with the hardware.

4. PAPER JAM

Sometimes paper jams are really obvious however other times they are completely transparent and there is really no indication that the paper has jammed up the printer, other than opening it up and doing a visual inspection just to make sure.

5. PRINTER SMEARS INK

Usually this happens when the print heads are really dirty. Take the printer cartridges out and visually inspect them. If they are dirty you can use a Q-tip and some rubbing alcohol and gently clean off the grime.




Source:- http://www.ehow.com/how_5276509_troubleshoot-printer-problem.html
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