Common Printer Problems And Solutions

Computer printer has now become a household word

. Most of the computer users now use printers at their home. There are various brands of inkjet and LaserJet printers. But regardless of brands, one thing is very common, i.e. printer problem. It is true that depending on model, printer problems could differ. If you have an important document to print and the printer does not work properly, it is quite frustrating. In this article we have discussed about some common printer problems and how to resolve these problems.

Most of the modern day printers are plug and play. This means you just need to connect the printer with the computer and it will automatically find it and you can start printing. But there are printers for which you need to install the driver. The software drivers come with the printer and you need to install and update it. Sometimes, if the driver is not updated then the printer does not work properly. So, you must update the printer driver in regular interval. Don't you find the software CD in the printer's box? Don't worry! Almost all the renowned printer manufacturer has websites from where you can download the software.

In many cases, it is seen the problems in the cables is the cause of printer problem. You must use the right cables and they must be connected to both the computer and power source properly.

Sometimes, strange errors are shown due to printer problem. If there is a resource conflict or something wrong with the hardware then this messages are given. You may get the 'no paper' message on your printer even after having enough paper in the drawer. In this case, you need to re-open the drawer and check whether the paper is aligned properly or not. Also have a look at the rollers on the printer. This is to ensure that it is picking up the paper and transporting it at a normal rate.

Printer paper jam is one of the most common printer problems. Sometimes, the pickup roller of the printer does not allow the paper a smooth transition all the way through the printer. While the print option is given, paper becomes stuck at some point and the command is not executed. You can follow the instructions that are displayed on the screen to fix the issue. If the problem persists, you can get in touch with a computer services company for printer repair.

Is the printer smears ink? Check the print heads. This problem happens only then if the print heads are very dirty. To have a close look of the print heads, you need to take the printer cartridges out. To clean it, you can use a Q-tip and some rubbing alcohol. Then gently clean off the grime. Hopefully the problem will get resolved.

These are some of the most common printer problems and solutions.

by: James Madison

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