You can easily add a print server to your home network, enabling access to your printer from any room in the house. Most newer printers, whether they are laser or ink jet, will have a built in print server. If you do not have one of these, you still have a few options. The first [...]
If your printer problems and cannot print, there are several troubleshooting tips you can try to resolve the issue. Since there are so many reasons why this might happen, run through the following options until you find a resolution that matches your problem. It’s often faster and easier to simply uninstall the printer and install [...]
Print Spooler errors can occur for various reasons and can render your printer useless. The most likely cause is a bad update or a driver that has become corrupt. But it could also result when the print spooler service has been stopped or somehow set to not begin when your PC boots up. A quick [...]
You can repair your HP printer easily if you have the parts and depending on the problem. Laser printers will often require the replacement of the fuser assembly after a few years, depending on the usage. The fuser can cost hundreds of dollars. But common problems with printers that are used heavily are replacement of [...]
A printer spooler fix for a computer that can no longer print or add printers and receives an error such as, “Spooler subsystem app has encountered a problem and needs to close,” or “Operation could not be completed,” should stop and disable any third-party applications running and allow the Windows Print Spooler service to control [...]
If this is a new cartridge, open the front cover and remove all cartridges. Be sure the protective film has been removed from the cartridge prior to installation. Inspect the contacts on the new cartridge for damage. Replace the cartridges in the correct place, close the front cover and power the printer down and then [...]
Installing a network printer allows multiple users and computer to share a single printer, rather than having numerous personal printers throughout the home or office. When installing a network printer, make sure it is located in a centralized place so that all users can access it conveniently, then install the software on each machine. You [...]
Print quality problems can be caused by a number of things, ranging from dirty heads, low toner or even cheap paper. Determining the cause of the problem is the first step in fixing the issue. Most quality issues can be quickly resolved by running any maintenanceĀ tasks in the printer’s menu options. The maintenance option will [...]
Printers are one of those devices we use everyday and never think about until there is a problem with it. Finding the problem with a printer is the toughest part of the troubleshooting process because printers will not often give you a good explaination, despite having installed software on your machine and often having fancy [...]