5 Most Common Problems With Inkjet Printers

Trouble shooters for office equipment spend all of their time answering questions on how to solve problems that come up with printers. Needless to say all printers experience problems at some time or another, but often they are quickly resolved. Some do require a little more work, but most are simple problem solving techniques that get you back up and printing in no time.

Printer won't print - This sounds like an all too common problem, and it is. When our printer isnít printing we automatically think it must be a mistake, so we end up putting several documents into queue before checking to see what the problem is. As cliche as it may sound, and as overly simple, more often than not it is that the cable has become loose, you need to run the test print, or you need to re-install the program or driver. These are all easily done and you should be on your way.

Garbled text - Again, you may want to run a simple printer self test because the most common problem is between the computer and printer. Self tests are easy and fast. If that doesn't work, try re-installing the driver. If you are still having problems, try a different printer cable. If the problem continues, you may want to check the manual or visit the printerís online website for more trouble shooting.

Printer seems to be printing, but nothing on the paper: First, you should check the ink cartridge. Often this is the problem, especially if you do not print every day. Then run a self test on the printer (you see this one crop up a lot, because it most often solves the problem). If it still is not working right, try replacing the cartridge.

Error messages: Most often the error message is ìprinter is not responding. If this happens, check to make sure there is not paper jammed in the printer, and then check all cords and cables. It may be best to totally disconnect all cords and cables to the printer and reconnect. Then try printing again to see if the problem is not resolved.

Slow printing: If this occurs, see if the printing is slow prior to, or after the information is sent to the printer. If it is prior to the information being sent to printer, you may need more memory to run the printing jobs. You can adjust this via the control panel/printers in the start tab.