Printer Issues
Printer issues can be due to various reasons but many of the issues can be fixed by restarting the printer. Power cycling the printer will allow the printer to start in a clean state in most cases.
Most common types of printer issues:
- Not printing at all: Check the printer LCD screen if it has one to find out what the error is. Try restarting the printer and apply respective solutions to the specific error.
- Paper jam: If there is any paper or pieces of paper stuck inside the tray, removing the
- Driver issue: The correct driver for the printer needs to be installed so that the printer will work correctly. Misalignment, printing weird symbols, printing extra pieces of paper, etc. can be due to driver issues.
- Toner low: The toner needs to be replaced if it is low. However, if the toner has been replaced but the printer does not recognize the new toner, a toner reset might be required.
- No paper: Make sure the paper or labels are correctly inserted to the tray.