Without even mentioning the frustration they cause as you have to stop working and put on your troubleshooting hat, printers that do not respond when you send them output data can prevent you from meeting company deadlines or accomplishing workday goals. Even while your switched-on printer appears to have a standard data connection, this does not necessarily guarantee that everything is OK in output world. You can solve your printing issue by adding a few fundamental items to your diagnostics check list.
Bad Connection – How do you reset a printer connection?
Looks can be deceiving when it comes to data transfers between printers and computers. It’s possible that the wire you retrieved from a desk drawer or supply cabinet to connect a new printer is the same cable you intended to throw away when it was unable to work as intended. If your system has too many peripherals for a direct connection, the printer you plugged into a USB hub might not cooperate. Even if your configuration appears to be set up correctly, the issue might be resolved by using a new cable or reattaching your printer to a port on your computer. Wireless technology has the potential to be problematic. Shut down the printer and restart to reset on the printer end. If that is not the issue, check the connection at your wireless router and reset the router as well.
Consumable Setbacks
When paper, ink, or toner run out, many printers go to offline mode. The onscreen print management you use to keep track of output jobs and other printer features may allow you to check ink levels, but the front panel display of the device is the best place to get status data. Check for warnings about the paper tray, low ink, or toner, and change the supplies as necessary. Even a complete supply of consumables cannot completely rule out a paper jam or misfeed, which will also cause the device to become inoperable until the issue is resolved.
How do I clear my printer Que?
You can halt all print operations and terminate output jobs in queue using the on-screen control software for your printer. Those pauses continue unless you explicitly cancel them. Every project you print ends up at the bottom of the list of pending jobs because your print queue is stuck, and none of them move on to the printing status. You can check for and remove holds that restrict your hardware from responding by opening the printer’s management software. Additionally, check the device’s front panel for any indications that someone intentionally put it in standby mode. If so, press the key marked “Online,” “Go,” or the equivalent to bring the device back online.
Driver Software
By controlling the relationship of communication between your printer and computer, print driver software enables your applications to send document data for successful printing. The software that’s supposed to manage output may interfere with it if you’ve installed the incorrect, out-of-date, or outdated driver, or if you’ve upgraded your operating system without giving your driver an equivalent update. Data corruption can cause even a driver who was working one day to stop the next. For an updated driver download, go to the website of your printer’s manufacturer.
