subject: How to troubleshoot common Printer problems? [print this page] Is your printer not working? Thinking what to do? You can take the printer to your local computer store to solve printer problems. But are you sure that the problem is with the printer and not with the computer? Taking the printer to the store might not be possible always coz it requires time. Here comes the importance of a remote computer repair company. There are many of them. Call any of them and they will help you to resolve the issue. But before doing so, it is suggested to try troubleshooting printer problems on your own. There are many common problems that cause most of the printer problems, and they can be solved very easily.
You don't need to have a great deal of expertise to troubleshoot common printer problems. Just basic understanding of the print process and some background information will be more than enough to diagnose and resolve these types of common printer problems. Given below are some useful tips:
Check the Cords The Power cord and the printer cable are the two most important components of the printer. With the power cord, the printer is plugged into a power source. If this cable is not plugged into properly, there will be no response from the printer. On the other hand, the printer cable which is a USB cable connects the printer to the computer. Just verify the cable is tightly plugged in.
Check the Paper Many a times, printer problems occur due to paper. One most common issue is paper jam and not grabbing the paper. It is very easy to fix paper jams. Is the printer not grabbing the paper? It is recommended to check the plastic "grabbers" for dust. Clean the wheels, you will find the problem is resolved.
Check Ink Cartridge Is the printer turning out blank pages? You need to check the ink cartridge. You may require installing a fresh ink cartridge. In many cases, this solves the problem. If you are using an inkjet printer, check the print head. It could be dried up and needs replacement.
Update Printer Driver Sometimes, printer problems occur due to outdated printer drivers. If so, reinstalling the drivers might not resolve the issue. You may need to install the latest drivers. To update the printer drivers manually, you can visit the particular printer's website. For instance, to update the driver of an Epson printer, then you need to visit www.epson.com. Similarly, all other printer manufacturer have a driver downloads section in their website.
Latest operating systems like Windows 7 come with easy installation process for printers. Here you just require plugging in the printer and click on add a printer option. Not just that, this operating system also has very little printer related issues.
However, there is no dearth of printer problems which need to be solved manually. And for this, expert knowledge is required. So, to resolve critical printer problems, you can get in touch with a computer support provider.
