How to Print With Smaller Size Paper (5 Steps)

Prepare your document in a word processing program such as Microsoft Word. Adjust the margins to your preferred size and use the spell-checker to ensure that there are no spelling errors.
Make sure that your printer is connected to your computer, then go to your word processing program's Print menu, which can generally be found in the File menu on a Windows PC and a Mac. A print dialogue page will appear where you can choose the printer you're going to be using.
Choose the appropriate paper size after choosing your printer. On a Windows PC, this can be done by clicking 'Properties,' then clicking the 'Paper/Quality' tab, where you will find a drop-down menu for paper size. The default is 'Letter --- 8 1/2 x 11,' but the menu lists a large number of different sizes including 8x10 and 5x7. If the size you need isn't listed, click on the 'Custom' button and enter your own measurements. On the print menu of a Mac, click on the blue button depicting a downward-pointing arrow next to the name of the printer you'll be using. This will expand the menu to reveal more advanced options, including paper size, which defaults to 'US Letter --- 8.50 by 11.00 inches.' As with the PC, you can then choose a different size from the drop-down menu or add in your own.
Load the paper into your printer. Make sure to have extra paper on hand in case something goes wrong and you need to re-print one or more pages. Most newer printers have guidelines for different paper sizes; generally, you will want to place the paper all the way to the right side of the tray. If your printer has a sliding paper guide, push over until it rests against the edge of the paper. This will help the paper to feed evenly into the printer so your document will come out straight.
Click 'Print' on your computer. You may want to start by printing only the first page of the document to make sure that the print job is working properly and there are no flaws, such as the text running off the side of the page. Once the first page has printed to your liking, you can then proceed to print out the rest of the pages.

How to Install New Printer Drivers

Press the button to open the CD-ROM drive tray and insert the printer CD. Click 'Start,' then 'Printer and Faxes.'
Perform a right mouse click on the printer icon representing the new printer drivers you wish to install. Then select 'Properties' from the drop-down menu.
Select the 'Advanced' tab at the top of the form. Click on the 'New Driver' button on the form.
Choose 'Next' on the Add Printer Driver Wizard form. Click on the 'Have Disk' button on the form.
Pick 'Browse' to select the correct CD-ROM drive in the system.
Click 'OK' and select the new printer driver from the list in the box. Click 'Finish.'

How to Set up a Printer a Computer (9 Steps)

Remove all of the cables and components for the computer from their box if necessary.
Set the tower close to where you wish to set up the PC, but keep it in the open so it will be easier to reach the cables in the back.
Plug the power cord into the port on the back of the case and into the wall outlet. Connect the keyboard and mouse via USB or PS/2. The USB ports are rectangular metal slots. PS/2 slots are purple and green ports on the back of the PC.
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Position the monitor where you'd like it placed permanently. Connect the VGA or DVI cable to the back of the monitor. Connect the other end to the appropriate connector on the back of the PC tower.
Turn on the PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your operating system.



Remove the printer and other attachments from the box. Attach any separated parts to the printer by following the quick-start guide included with the printer.
Attach the data connector (USB or parallel cable, depending on your printer) to the back of the printer and the other end to the back of the PC.
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Place the printer where you plan to keep it and plug the printer into a power outlet.
Insert the CD that came with the printer into the computer tower's optical drive. Allow the setup to open and follow the on-screen instructions to complete printer installation.
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Restart the computer to finalize the new installation.

How to Clean Lexmark All in One Printers (8 Steps)

Clean the cover and glass area. With a soft cloth, wipe the cover of the unit and then the glass itself. Fingerprints and residue can be stubborn, so if necessary use some alcohol or a neutral cleanser. Wipe the glass without putting too much pressure on the surface. Make sure to wipe away any excess liquid.
Clean the touch screen; this is where you will use the lint-free cloth (cotton is best) simply dampened with water. Again, wipe off any excess liquid.
Clean the ADF (automatic document feeder), where most problems develop. Lift the ADF unit up till it un-clicks from its position. Now using the lint-free cloth and some isopropyl alcohol, clean off the rollers that are used to feed the paper. You can gently turn each roller while cleaning so that you cover all of the roller.
Make sure that the rail that transports the scanning lens across the unit is clean by using isopropyl alcohol. A Q-Tip or two will be perfect for cleaning this area.
The steps outlined above should be repeated for preventative maintenance only every six months or when necessary.



Clean the print heads if your print quality is deteriorating by accessing the computer. Open any word processor or notepad application. From 'File,' choose 'Print' and then look for the 'Properties' tab.
Select the 'Print head' menu, then the 'Clean Print Heads' utility and let the unit go through the cleaning procedure.
If the actions in Step 2 do not help you can remove the print cartridges and try a gentle wiping of the cartridge with your lint-free cloth and a small amount of water(see Resources below).

How to Print a Self Test on a HP 1320 Laser Printer

Turn the printer on and wait for the power cycle to run.
Watch for the 'Ready/Go' light to illuminate steady. The light is on the second button from the bottom on the control panel.
Press and release the 'Go' button. The 'Go' button is the one with the 'Ready/Go' light. Wait for the test page to appear in the output tray.

How to Clear a Paper Jam on an Epson Inkjet Printer

Clear any loose paper from the paper tray. This will help you locate the jam. You will find it either in front, near the paper tray, or in the rear.
To clear a paper jam near the paper tray, grip the paper and pull it firmly but gently from the printer. If you find a stack of papers jammed, grab from the middle of the stack and pull.
For a rear jam, remove the back of the printer. When you find a free edge on the paper, grip it firmly and pull it out.
Replace the back cover. Press the 'Resume' button or turn off the printer, and then turn it back on. Your settings should reset.
Try printing another document.

How to Set a Static IP Address on a Dell 1320C Printer

Plug the Dell 1320C into your router using an Ethernet cable.
Press and hold the 'Continue' button on the front of the printer for three seconds. A test page will begin printing that shows the IP address of the printer on your network.
Open your browser and go to the number listed next to 'IP Address' on your printout. You will be asked to supply a user name and password
Enter the user 'admin' without quotes and leave the password blank.
Click 'IP Configuration' and enter the IP address you would like the printer to use. It will demand this IP from the router every time it attempts to connect.
Click 'Yes' when asked if you would like to restart the router.

How to Add Multiple Copies of a Printer With Different Settings

Open the Start Menu and select 'Printers and Faxes.' Or (if you're using the classic Start Menu) open the Start Menu, go to 'Settings,' and select 'Printers and Faxes' to open the Printer utility.
Click the 'Add a printer' link in the left window panel. Click 'Next.' If the printer you're adding belongs to a network (meaning it's shared by multiple computers), select 'A network printer or printer attached to another computer.' If the printer you're adding does not belong to a network (meaning it's only used by the computer you're currently on), select 'Local printer attached to this computer.' Click 'Next.'
Follow the wizard's prompts to set up the printer.
Perform steps 1 through 3 again. Use the same settings (select the same port, manufacture and printer model) when setting up the printer again. However, when you come to the prompt that directs you to enter a name for the printer, enter a different name.
Repeat as many times as needed to create the number of copies of the printer you want.



Open the Start Menu and select 'Devices and Printers' to launch the Printer utility.
Click the 'Add a Printer' button in the menu bar. If the printer you're adding belongs to a network (meaning it's shared by multiple computers) select 'Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.' If the printer you're adding does not belong to a network (meaning it's only used by the computer you're currently on), select 'Add a local printer.' Click 'Next.'
Follow the wizard's prompts to set up the printer.
Perform steps 1 through 3 again. Use the same settings (select the same port, manufacture, and printer model) when setting up the printer again. However, when you come to the prompt which directs you to enter a name for the printer, enter a different name.
Repeat as many times as needed to create the number of copies of the printer you want.



Launch the Printer utility.
Right-click on one of the copies of the printer and select 'Printing Preferences' from the shortcut menu.
Modify the preference settings to your liking. Click 'OK.'
Perform steps 1 through 3 again, but this time right-click a different copy of the printer in Step 2.
Repeat as needed.

How do I Reset the OKI C5500 Toner?

Turn the power off on your C5500. Push and hold the up and down arrows at the same time and turn the power on while holding the buttons. Watch the display panel for 'OKI USER' to appear, then release the buttons.
Press the down arrow to scroll through the menu to 'Engine Dialog Mode.' Press 'Enter.' Navigate the menu that appears until 'NV-Ram Initial' appears. Press 'Enter.'
Push the 'Enter' and 'Online' buttons together. Hold the buttons for a 10-second count after 'Executing Reset' appears in the display panel.
Restart the printer to complete the system reset. The toner levels reset during the process.

How to Buy a Brother Printer Waste Ink Tank (5 Steps)

Know the keywords. For example, Brother's official website is a natural starting point, but you won't find the tank by searching it as such. You'll want to search by 'waste' or 'toner cleaner,' as it is listed as a waste toner cleaner. It looks like a simple plastic container, and you can buy it directly from the site for $16.99.
If you've exhausted searching at the 'usual suspects'--your local office-supply retailer--check out Brother Mall. The manufacturer recommends it as a source for all kinds of hard-to-find Brother supplies and accessories. (Follow the link in Resources.)
Check and double-check the model number. No matter how or where you buy, ascertain that the tank will work with your specific Brother printer. You don't want to find out until it's too late that the tank isn't right. Hint: Online, the appropriate model is listed under the photo and price. Often, one letter or one number can make a big difference.
Familiarize yourself with the return process. Many times, these supplies are non-refundable if opened, making Step 3 all the more important.
Try discounted office-supply sites. Note: Not all will have this product. Many specialize in toners and cartridges. A good bet is Quill.com (see Resources), as well as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) sites that are authorized to sell brands like Brother.

My Zebra LP2844 Printer Won't Calibrate (6 Steps)

Turn the printer off. Let the printer sit idle for at least one minute.
Use the proper recommended paper to feed into the printer. Make sure that the paper is clean and is not damp or that was stored in a humid area. Many calibration issues are caused by humid, old or dirty paper.
Press and hold down the 'Feed' button. You must hold this button down before proceeding to the next step.
Turn on the Zebra printer.
Release the 'Feed' button when the printer lights begin flashing. Once you release the feed button, the printer lights will flash green a few times and will advance the paper into the printer.
Press the 'Feed' button after the printer prints out a listing of the internal information. Pressing the feed button after this information is printed will bring more paper into the printer and will correctly calibrate the paper and print heads. Once completed, your Zebra printer should be aligned, calibrated and ready for use

How to Install Ink Cartidges in a Canon iP1600

Turn the iP1600 on if it isn't already, then swing the top door of the printer open. Wait for the ink cartridges to move to the printer's left compartment before continuing.
Push an ink cartridge down until it pops out of the holder, then remove it from the holder. Remove the left cartridge if you are out of blank ink, or the right cartridge if you are out of color ink.
Take the replacement ink cartridge out of the package and remove the orange film covering the nozzle at the bottom. Avoid touching the nozzle while doing this.
Install the replacement ink cartridge with the front tilted downward slightly. When the cartridge is all the way into the carrier, push up until it snaps into position.
Repeat this process with the second ink cartridge if you are replacing both.

How to Allow Printer Sharing Through McAfee (5 Steps)

Double-click the 'M' icon on your desktop to open McAfee on screen.
Click the 'Configure' button.
Click 'Internet & Network.'
Click the 'Advanced' button under the 'Firewall' portion of the screen.
Click 'Program Permissions.' Click on the icon for your printer and click 'Allow.' Click 'OK.' Printer sharing is now allowed through your McAfee firewall.

How to Turn on Checking Ink Levels for an HP Printer

Click 'Start.'
Click 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Devices and Printers.'
Right-click the HP printer icon.
Click 'Properties.' The 'Ink Level' meter will be in the window on-screen. When the 'Properties' window opens, the utility will run a check and update you as to the level of ink in the printer's cartridges at that particular moment.

How Do I Change a Printer Port from LPT1 to USB?

Connect the parallel port end of the adapter to your printer.
Insert the USB end of the adapter into the USB port of your computer.
Click 'Start,' 'Settings,' and 'Printers and Faxes.'
Locate and right-click the icon of the printer you wish to configure.
Select 'Properties.' Click on the 'Ports' tab.
Remove the check mark from the box next to the LPT port where your printer is listed.
Check the box next to the USB port in the list. Click 'Apply' and then 'OK.'

How to Perform a Self

Plug your printer into a power outlet and be sure the lamp lights up when you push the power button. Turn it back off for now once you're sure it works.
Check your model number, written clearly on the front of the printer. You can also check the manual or the box, or find the same information by opening your printers folder from the control panel and clicking on the icon.
Hold the 'alt' button for 10 seconds while powering on the Stylus Color, Stylus Color II and IIs, or Stylus 1500.
Press 'Load/Eject' and the power switch for Stylus Color Pro, Pro XL, 400, 600, 800 or 1520.
Simultaneously power on and press 'Cleaning' for Stylus Color 200. After the first page prints, press 'Load/Eject' to print the next test page.
Simultaneously power on and press the 'Color Cleaning' button for Stylus Color 500.
Simultaneously power on and press 'LF/FF' for Stylus Color 3000.
Press the 'Feed' button while powering on for TM models.

How to Stop Printing (3 Steps)

Push the power button or switch on your printer to turn it off as soon as you realize you need to stop the printer. Your computer will usually recognize the loss of communication with your printer and alert you with a notification on your taskbar in the form of a balloon.
Click on the balloon notification to open the printer's queue in a window. If the balloon does not show up, or disappears before you can click on it, open the window manually. To do this click 'Start' and select 'Control Panel' from the start menu. Click on the icon for 'Printers' or 'Printers and Faxes.' Double click the icon for your printer.
Select the printing job that you were running by clicking it to highlight it. Click 'Documents' at the top of the page and click 'Cancel.' The document will be removed from the queue once it has canceled completely, and you can turn your printer back on.

How to Reinstall Printer Drivers (11 Steps)

Click on 'start' in the bottom left of your screen from the desktop. Make sure all programs are closed.
Right-click on 'Computer' and select 'properties' from the pop-up window. If using Windows XP, continue to Step 3. Windows Vista users, proceed to Step 4.
XP users, click on the 'Hardware' tab in the properties window. Near the top of the next window you should see a button that says 'Device Manager.' Click it and continue to Step 5.
Vista users, click 'Device Manager' in the top left of the sidebar in the system information window. You will most likely be prompted by Vista to continue or cancel. Click 'continue.'
Locate your printers from the list of expandable hardware sections in the Device Manager window. Generally they will be under the IEEE compatible hardware section. If the IEEE section is not expanded, click on it to expand it. There may be more than one of these sections. You will need to locate each one. See the image here as a reference. If there is a yellow triangle with an exclamation point in it next to what appears to be your printer drivers, skip to Step 8. If not, continue with Step 6.
Right-click on any one of your printer driver instances. Select 'Properties' from the pop-up menu.
Select the 'Driver' tab at the top of the Properties window. Locate the 'Uninstall' button near the bottom of the window and select it. When prompted, click 'ok' to continue. This will ensure that your driver is uninstalled. Return to the Device Manager window.
Right-click on your printer instance from the Device Manager window. It should now have a yellow triangle with an exclamation point in it next to it. Select 'Update Driver' from the pop-up menu.
Select 'Yes, this time only' when prompted by the hardware update wizard as to how to update the driver. This will require an Internet connection. Click 'Next.' Select 'Install the software automatically' and click 'Next.' This will automatically search the Internet for the most current driver for your printer and install it. If it installs correctly, the yellow triangle should go away and you can repeat these steps for any other instances necessary. If it does not automatically install your driver, continue to Step 10.
Search for your printer make and model online with your usual search engine. Make sure you include the word 'driver.' Locate a site with a download for the most updated driver for your printer. It should be from the manufacturer's website, but you can download from any reputable location. Save it to your desktop and follow the steps for uninstalling the problem driver if necessary.
Close everything and double-click the driver icon on your desktop. To install, you can simply hit 'Enter' through the prompts. You do not need to modify the installation defaults. Once the installation has finished, your new drivers are in place.

How to Turn on My Printer Spooler (5 Steps)

Go into the Start Menu and click on the 'Control Panel' icon.
Double-click on the 'Administrative Tools' icon in the pop-up window.
Double-click on the 'Services' shortcut icon, which will open a full list of all available computer services.
Use the scroll bar on the right side of the window to find the 'Print Spooler' options.
Click on 'Start the Service' to turn on the printer spooler and allow printing to begin again.

How to Install a Brother MFC Driver (9 Steps)

Exit any currently-active applications and shut down your computer.
Examine your Brother MFC printer. If you are installing the driver software on a computer running Windows, disconnect the power cord and interface cable. If you are installing onto a computer running OS X, leave the power cord and interface cable in place.
Turn on your computer and log into your operating system.



Examine the printer's USB and power ports (on some models, the USB port is located under the scanner cover); unplug the USB cable and AC adapter, if connected. Remove any flash drives or memory cards, if installed.
Open your computer's optical drive and insert the installation disc. Close the optical drive and wait for the installer application to launch (if the installer does not launch, browse the contents of the installation disc and open the program labeled 'Start.exe').
Click on the button labeled 'Install MFL Pro-Suite.' Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the screen labeled 'Connection Type.' Select the option labeled 'Local Connection (USB)' and click on the button labeled 'Next.' When prompted, connect one end of the USB cable to the printer's USB port, then connect the remaining end to any available port on your computer. Plug in the printer's AC adapter. Follow the on-screen instructions until installation is complete.



Confirm that the printer's AC adapter is connected and the USB cable is connected to both the computer and printer. Remove any flash drives or memory cards, if installed.
Open your computer's optical drive, and insert the installation disc. Examine the contents of the 'Finder' window labeled 'MFL Pro-Suite.' Locate and launch the application labeled 'Start Here OSX.'
Select the option labeled 'Local Connection,' and click on the button labeled 'Next.' Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted to choose a device to install, select the option that corresponds to your model of printer, and click the button labeled 'OK.' Follow the on-screen instructions until installation is complete.

How to Check a Printer's Print Jobs

Go to your computer��s Control Panel and select the ��Printers�� icon.
Find and double-click on the printer you printed the document to. All the printers that are connected to your computer will be displayed on this screen.
Search the queue for the print jobs. The queue will have all the documents that are scheduled to print in the order they were received. It also will show you the number of pages and the status of the print job such as ��Printing�� or ��Paused.��

How to Connect to a Printer Remotely?

Open the Start menu by clicking on the icon in the lower-left corner of the screen and select 'Printers and Faxes.'
Choose 'Add a printer' from the list of printer tasks on the left side of the pop-up window.
Click on the 'Next' button to start configuring the remote printer connection.
Choose 'A network printer' from the list of descriptions in the pop-up window and click 'Next.'
Type in the remote printer's host name or IP address and click 'Next.'
Choose whether or not to print a test page and then click 'Finish' to add the remote printer to your computer. The new printer will now appear in the main 'Printers and Faxes' window and you can begin sending files to it.



Open System Preferences by clicking on the icon in the dock.
Go to the 'Print & Fax' control panel underneath the 'Hardware' heading.
Click on the plus sign on the left side of the window.
Go to the 'Default' tab at the top of the pop-up window. The computer will begin searching for remote printers on your local network.
Click on the remote printer you want to connect to and then click on the 'Add' button. This printer will now show up in the list available printers the next time you print a file.

How to Install Canon Printer Drivers

Bring up the Canon Support website on your computer��s Internet browser. (See Resources.) Input your Canon printer��s information. Click the correct model from the list.
Click ��Drivers & Software�� from the box in the middle of the page. Select your computer��s operating system from the drop-down menu. Double click the EXE file that applies to your version of the operating system. Click ��I agree�� on the next page to begin downloading it.
Double-click the EXE file you downloaded from the Canon website when the download is finished. Click ��Run�� when Windows asks if you want to start this program. Click ��Finish�� when the installer program indicates it is done.

How to Preserve an Open Printer Ink Cartridge

Place a piece of paper towel on to a flat surface -- countertop, desk or any other work surface.
Place the open ink cartridge upside-down on the paper towel. You should see the ink cartridge's opening (the small hole where the ink flows out of).
Dampen a soft cloth with cold water from a sink. Wring out excess water. The cloth should be moist, not wet.
Wipe the ink cartridge's opening gently with the damp cloth. Wipe the opening and the area around the opening. If the printer ink cartridge is one with multiple ink tanks, wipe each opening that is uncovered. If you only opened the one color, leave the other tanks sealed with their protective tape.
Cover the ink cartridge's opening with a piece of vinyl tape. If the printer ink cartridge is one with multiple ink tanks, and you removed the protective tape from each one, place a different piece of vinyl tape over each ink tank's openings. Do not use one long piece of vinyl tape to cover the ink tank's openings. Ink from the different tanks can contaminate each other and can ruin the ink cartridge.
Dampen a clean cloth with cold water from a sink. Wring out excess water. The cloth should be moist, not wet. Do not use the cloth you used for cleaning the printer ink cartridge.
Place the damp cloth and the ink cartridge in a plastic storage bag that seals close (Ziploc). The damp cloth will keep the ink cartridge from drying out.
Store the plastic storage bag in a cool, dry place.
Check on the ink cartridge once a week, and re-moisten the cloth with cold water if it is getting dry.

How to Connect a Canon Printer (5 Steps)

Unpack and set up your printer according to the manufacturer's specifications. Make sure the power is on and ink and paper are installed. If you have one of the Canon photo printers, don't waste your good photo paper yet; just load in some plain business paper.
Connect the square end of the USB cable to your printer. There should only be one port in the back of the printer that will take the connection.
Connect the other end of the wire to the computer. There should be several ports that will take this wire; they are usually located on the back of the machine.
Boot up your computer.
Watch for an announcement that Windows XP or Vista has 'discovered' your printer--it's usually something along the lines of 'New Hardware Found,' then 'Canon xxxx.' Follow the directions that appear on the screen. If this doesn't work, or you have an older version, just insert the driver CD into your computer and follow the directions.

How to Print Legal Size on an HP Printer (5 Steps)

Press the printer's 'Cancel' button if you are in the middle of printing on the wrong-sized paper. Throw away any documents printed on the wrong-sized paper.
Click on 'File' at the top of the window, then select 'Print' from the menu. Make sure the printer you need to use appears at the top of the window, or select it from the drop-down menu.
Select the 'Properties' button in the upper-right corner of the print window. Select the tab labeled 'Features' or 'Print/Quality' and choose the type of paper you are printing on in the 'Paper Type' or 'Paper Is' drop-down menu.
Click on the drop-down menu labeled 'Size' or 'Size Is' and select 'Legal' or 'A5' from the list. Click on the 'OK' button to save your selections.
Remove all the paper from the printer's input tray and load in legal size paper, making sure to adjust the paper guides. Select the 'Print' button on the computer's screen to begin the print job.

How to Clear an HP Check Printer Cartridge Error Code

Turn on the printer and open the cover where the ink cartridge is located. Remove the cartridge.
Place the ink cartridge back in the carriage. Close the cover. Turn the printer off for a minute.
Turn the HP printer on. Print a test page. If this does not correct the problem, move onto Section 2.

How to Print a Configuration Page for an HP Laserjet 4250

Press the button with the check mark ('Select' button) to open the menu.
Use the arrow up and down buttons to scroll to 'Information.' Press the 'Select' button.
Use the arrow up and down buttons to scroll to 'Print Configuration.' Press the 'Select' button.
The configuration page will print.

How to Print a Poster Using an HP All in One (19 Steps)

Load your HP All-In-One printer with half a pack of photo paper. Hold the paper by its edges to keep any fingerprints off of the paper.
Open the file of the photo you want to print, using the program you normally use to print photos from.
Click 'File,' then 'Print' from the program's menu bar.
Select the 'HP All-In-One' printer, if it is not your default printer. Do not click the mouse -- just highlight the printer.
Click 'Properties,' 'Options,' 'Printer Setup,' 'Printer' or 'Preferences' -- depending on the software package you have.
Click on the 'Advanced' tab.
Select '2x2,' '3x3,' '4x4' or '5x5' under the 'Poster Printing' drop-down list. Note, the '2x2' selection requires four sheets of paper, '3x3' requires nine sheets of paper, '4x4' requires 16 sheets of paper and the '5x5' section requires 25 sheets of paper.
Click 'OK.'
Click 'Print.' Your photo will start printing.
Carefully lay the printed pages out on a flat surface. Wear latex gloves to keep from smearing the ink on the pages.
Let the printed pages dry for five minutes.
Arrange the printed pages so the poster is formed. Notice which borders need to be trimmed. You don't want to trim all of the borders -- you need to leave one border on the side and one border on the top or bottom of the printed pages to glue the trimmed ones on to.
Place a ruler on top of one of the printed pages and trim off the white border that needs to be removed. Use a cutting tool such as a sharp box cutter-like knife or other tool to remove that border. To speed up the trimming process, use a paper cutter.
Continue trimming off the white borders that need to be trimmed on each printed page.
Apply glue from a glue stick or other adhesive to one of the printed page's untrimmed border.
Carefully place the trimmed printed page that matches the other printed page on top of the glue-applied untrimmed border.
Gently press the two pages together using a clean soft cloth.
Repeat steps 15 through 17 for the next two printed pages you need to glue. Continue gluing and placing until all the pages are connected and the poster is complete.
Let the poster dry completely before hanging, laminating or placing it in a frame.

How to Setup a Home Network Printer

Navigate to the Control Panel and click on 'Printers and Other Hardware.'
Click the printer you want to share in the Printers and Faxes folder. Click on 'Share this Printer' in the Tasks Pane or right-click on the printer and select 'Properties.'
Open the Sharing tab and click on 'Share this Printer.' Enter the name of the shared printer and click 'OK.'
Use the shared printer with any computer on the network by navigating to Control Panel > Printer and Other Hardware.
Click 'Add a Printer' and browse for the network printer you just shared.



Plug the printer directly into the network hub or router.
Follow the instructions for setting up the printer for networking provided by the printer manufacturer.
Use the shared printer with any computer on the network by navigating to Control Panel > Printer and Other Hardware.
Click 'Add a Printer' and browse for the network printer.

How to Troubleshoot Memory Card Problems on an HP Printer

Turn off your HP printer. Remove the memory card by pressing on the exposed edge so it ejects out of its slot.
Inspect the memory card for damage. Look for cracks in the plastic, discoloration, scratches or missing metal contacts at the end of the card. If the card is damaged, replace it.
Put the memory card into another device that has a camera, such as a digital camera or a laptop with a webcam. Take a picture with the device and save the file to the memory card.
Replace the memory card if the other device shows an error message such as ��Unsupported Image File.�� Insert the memory card back into the slot on your printer if it works in the other device.
Use a different memory card in the printer if you continue to receive the same error message. Take the printer to a service shop if you experience the same problem with another memory card.

How to Print Wirelessly From a MacBook

Open your MacBook's 'System Preferences' and click 'Print and Fax.'
Click the '+' sign to add a new printer. At this point, depending on your setup, you can either add a new printer connected to a different computer (Steps 3 and 4) or a wireless printer (Step 5).
Enable printer sharing on the other computer by opening 'System Preferences' and clicking on 'Sharing' in the third row. Ensure that the 'Printer Sharing' check box is enabled.
Return to your MacBook and add the printer connected to the other computer. It will be named '[Printer model] @ [Computer Name].' For example, it will be listed as 'HP Laserjet 1300 @ Jim's iMac.' Now you can send documents wirelessly to that printer, as long as the computer connected to the printer is powered on.
Add a Wi-Fi enabled printer by finding it in the 'Add Printer' dialog box (Step 2). Ensure that the printer is powered on and properly connected to your home or office wireless network.

How to Clean the Print Head of an Epson Printer

Switch on the printer and be sure that it is connected to your computer. Insert a couple of pieces of paper into the printer.
Go to the Control Panel and click on 'Printers and Faxes.' Right-click the Epson printer that you need to clean and go to 'Printing Preferences.' Select the 'Maintenance' or 'Head Cleaning' tab. (You can find the printer under the 'Applications' folder if you're using a Mac.)
Select the option for a 'Head Cleaning.' Perform the actions requested by the Epson wizard in order to start the cleaning. Your printer will start working and then the cleaning process will begin. Do not play with the printer while it is cleaning and don't attempt to print anything while the print head is being cleaned.
When the cleaning is complete, select 'Print Nozzle Check' under your printing preferences dialog box and then 'Print.' After the print heads are cleaned, the results of this printout will help you gauge whether the cleaning helped or not. If the lines on the printout are broken, then there is still a problem. But if it prints solid, then you're done. Redo the print head cleaning process if the lines on your nozzle check printout have gaps.

How to Install a Printer Driver Without the Printer Connected

Locate the driver installation program for your printer. This installation program is typically found on a CD that is included with the printer, or you can download it from the printer manufacturer's website.
Run the driver installation program from the CD or the file you downloaded from the Internet. If you are asked to attach the printer at a point during this process, you can bypass this step, and try to finish installing the driver anyway. However, depending on the driver and printer manufacturer, the driver might not install correctly or refuse to install at all until the installation program detects that the printer is attached.
Restart your computer after the installation is complete to ensure that the driver is properly installed. To check whether it is installed properly or not, you need to attach your printer, and make sure that your computer recognizes it and is able to print correctly.

How to Share a Printer on a Domain PC With a Workgroup on PCs

Click 'Start' and then 'Printers and Devices.'
Click the printer that you want to share with computers in the workgroup. After the window opens, click the 'Customize Your Printer' link.
Click the 'Sharing' tab in the 'Properties' window. Click and enable the 'Share this Printer' option. Enter a descriptive share name for the printer in the 'Share Name' field. Click the 'Apply' button and then 'OK.'
Close the 'Printers and Devices' window.
Click 'Start' and then right-click on 'Computer.' Click the 'Properties' link on the pop-up menu.
Click the 'Remote Settings' link in the left side of the 'System' window. Click the 'Computer Name' tab.
Record the name of the network domain next to the 'Domain' label. The domain name is similar to 'www.somedomain.com.'



Go to the first workgroup computer. Click 'Start' and then right-click 'Computer.' Click the 'Remote Settings' link in the new window.
Click the 'Computer Name' tab on the pop-up window. Click the 'Change' button.
Enter the domain name ('www.somedomain.com') you recorded from the domain computer in the 'Workgroup' field. Click the 'OK' button. Restart the computer when prompted to do so. Allow the PC to boot into Windows.
Click 'Start' and then 'Printers and Devices.' Click the 'Add Printer' button at the top of the new window.
Click the 'Add a Network, Wireless or Bluetooth Printer' link in the pop-up window. Wait for Windows to detect printers on the local network. Click and highlight the printer connected to the domain computer. Click the 'Next' button.
Type a descriptive name in the 'Printer Name' field or leave the default name in place. Click the 'Next' button.
Click and enable the 'Set as the Default Printer' option. Click the 'Finish' button.
Change the network name on other network computers. Install the network printers on workgroup PCs as needed.

How to Use a Canon Printer

Plug in the Canon printer to the outlet. Plug the USB cord from the printer into your computer's USB port.
Install the printer drivers. The driver is the program that tells the computer what printer you have. You will likely have a CD with the canon software and drivers. If not, check Canon's support page listed in the additional resources to find and download the driver.
Print a test page to check if the printer is configured properly for your computer. Go to Control Panel. Right-click on Printers and choose Properties. Select Print Test Page. If the page prints normally, the printer is set up.
Use the Canon printer program to configure the printer to your preferences. You can select a number of options depending on the kind of printing you want to do and the size of the paper. Example: Black and White only, Color Photo, etc.
Perform regular maintenance including replacing ink cartridges or toner when required to keep your Canon printer in good condition.

How to Restart My Printer Spooler

Click the Windows 'Start' menu and click 'Control Panel.'
Click 'System and Security' and choose 'Administrative Tools.'
Double-click on the 'Services' shortcut icon, which will open a list of all computer services.
Use the scroll bar on the right side of the window to find the 'Print Spooler' controls.
Right-click 'Print Spooler' and click 'Start.' You should now be able to print documents again.

How to Make Enlarged Copies With an HP C3100 Printer

Verify that your HP C3100 printer is on and has paper in the input tray.
Open the top of the HP C3100. Place the document you want to copy face down on the glass so that the edge lines up with the front right corner.
Press the 'Size' button to change the size of the copy output. Select a size larger than 100 percent to enlarge the copy.
Press the 'Start Copy Black' button for a black and white copy. Press the 'Start Copy Color' button for a color copy. Retrieve your enlarged copy from the output tray when the C3100 ejects it.

How to Remove a Failed Printer Installation (6 Steps)

Open the Control Panel and select the 'Administrative Tools' icon. Select 'Print Management.' Alternately, enter 'Print Management' into the Start menu search box and press 'Enter.' Only administrative accounts or users with an administrative password can access this menu.
Click on 'Print Servers' in the list of options in the left frame, and then click 'Drivers.' Right-click the printer whose installation failed.
Click on either 'Delete' or 'Remove Driver Package.' Either option will remove the installation. 'Delete' leaves the installation package on the hard drive, allowing you to retry installation without any new media. 'Remove Driver Package' completely removes the driver, and the system requires new installation files, such as those on a printer install disc, before re-attempting an install.



Open a Finder window and select the 'Library' folder on the hard drive's root directory. Open the 'Printers' sub-folder.
Open the folder corresponding to your Printer's manufacturer. This folder will contain a sub-folder representing a specific printer driver. Nomenclature may vary slightly between manufacturers and models.
Drag the failed driver's folder to the Trash icon in the bottom Dock. This will completely remove the printer's installation from the hard drive.

How to Use Black Ink on a Canon MX860

Turn on the printer and the attached computer. Boot up the operating system on the computer and allow all start-up procedures to finish.
Click the Windows or 'Start' button at the bottom left corner of the screen, then select the 'Printers' option from the menu, or click 'Control Panel' then 'Hardware' then 'Printers.'
Right-click the MX860's icon in the 'Printers' folder to bring up a pop-up menu. Click 'Preferences' or 'Properties' from the menu to open a new window.
Click the 'Main' tab and then click the box next to 'Grayscale Printing' so a check mark appears in the box. Click the 'Ok' button at the bottom of the window to save your selection.



Turn on the computer and printer and start up the operating system. Open the application you wish to print from.
Click 'File' in the application, then click 'Print.' Click on the 'Down' arrow to open an expanded print menu.
Click 'Quality and Media' from the expanded menu. Click the box next to 'Grayscale Printing' so a check mark appears in it, the click the 'Print' button at the bottom of the window.

How to Cancel Automatic Cleaning of a Brother MFC

Turn on your printer and leave it on for as long as you want to prevent the automatic cleaning feature from activating. Whenever you turn off your printer and turn it back on, the automatic cleaning feature activates.
Print something every day to prevent the automatic cleaning feature from being activated due to inactivity. If you do not have anything that needs printing, print a test page. To print a test page, press the 'Ink' button, use the arrow buttons to scroll down to the 'Test Print' option and press the 'OK' button. Scroll down to the 'Print Quality' option, press the 'OK' button and press the 'Color Start' button to print the test page.
Clean the printer head manually from time to time. If you notice that your pages are not printing properly, you can clean your head manually. Doing so will also prevent the machine from cleaning itself automatically. To clean the print heads manually, press the 'Ink' button, use the arrow buttons to scroll down to the 'Cleaning' option and press the 'OK' button. Scroll down to the 'All' option and press the 'OK' button. The printer will now clean itself.

How Do I Print Transparent Stickers With My Printer?

Determine if your printer uses laser or inkjet technology. This is often stated on the front panel of the printer itself. If you can't find the information there, refer to your printer's manual.
Acquire transparent sticker paper that's appropriate for your type of printer. Some brands have specific products for inkjet printers or laser printers, while others are compatible with both. Most office stores will carry a selection, and many varieties can also be purchased online. Try to find paper that fits your needs. For instance, if these stickers are for mailing envelopes, find sheets that have been precut into rectangles.
Place the sticker paper into your printer tray. In most cases, you want the labels to be facing down, as printers typically print on that side.
Open a word processor or image editor and carefully arrange the data so it will be printed onto the right surface. For instance, if you're printing addresses for envelopes, make sure that the addresses are spaced in such a way that each one falls neatly onto one of the stickers. To do so, use a ruler to measure the length and height of the stickers, as well as the distance between them. (This information may also come with the sticker sheets.) Many word processors and image editing software have rulers at the top and side of the screen. Use these to gauge where your text should fall.
Print your document. With most programs, this is done by clicking File and then Print. Alternatively, there may simply be a Print Icon that you can press on the program's toolbar. It will look like a printer with paper coming out of it.
Check to make sure that the printer has printed the labels on the stickers. If it missed, repeat Step 4 paying special attention to where you place the data.
If you are using an unmodified sticker sheet, cut the stickers using a pair of scissors.

How to Remove Stuck Cartridges From an HP DeskJet Printer

Open the top lid of your HP Deskjet Printer and check on the selectability number at the top of your ink cartridges. Check if you have the correct ink cartridge installed in the carriage slot by locating the selectability number at the top of the ink cartridge.
Turn off the printer by pressing on the power button if the ink cartridge is installed in the wrong slot. Remove the printer��s power cord from the power source.
Move the carriage slot of your HP Deskjet Printer from its resting position right behind the front panel. Position it to the right side of your printer to gain access to its ink cartridges.
Use a flashlight and check if the front right wall of your carriage has a ��PSF�� mark imprinted on it. This stands for 'pen stuck fix.' Proceed to the next step if you see that mark on your carriage. Arrange for a unit exchange if there is no ��PSF�� mark on the carriage.
Press the cartridge down to release the first snap of the carriage. Hold the ink cartridge��s protruding body flat to force it out of the carriage.

How to Change an HP Printer From Manual Feed to Automatic Feed

Pull up the document that you want to print from your computer. Verify that the printer is turned on and the printer tray is loaded.
Select 'File' and 'Print.' This will open up a new window from which you are able to customize the print job.
Select 'Properties.' Click on the 'Paper/Quality' tab at the top. From the 'Source is' drop-down list select 'Automatically Selected' and click 'OK.'

How to Troubleshoot the Fax Machine on an All

Plug the power cords in, push the power buttons on and get everything up and running. Sounds simple, but lack of power is the culprit quite often.
Check for a phone connection in the correct input jack. Some printers with fax capability have more than one phone jack so you can hook up an answering machine or another phone 'downstream' from the printer. Consult your instruction manual to determine the right connection for your printer.
Swap out the all-in-one printer for a working phone to find out if the problem is in the phone line coming from the wall. Once you hook up the phone, you should get a dial tone if the line is working. Remember to reconnect the all-in-one printer after you're done.
Open up the machine and examine the feed path for the documents that you fax. Clear any obstructions you may find. Repeat this process with the paper tray and the path that copy paper takes through the all-in-one printer.
Verify the fax number of your intended recipient. Also get your correct fax number out to the people who need it.
Review your operating instructions and eliminate the chance for human error. Inadvertently skipping a step or misinterpreting an operation could be creating a problem that is simple to fix.
Run through any system-specific troubleshooting regimen that is recommended by the all-in-one printer's manufacturer.

How to Change the Ink in a Epson Printer (5 Steps)

First you should make sure you get the correct ink refills. You can order them online, or pick them up at your local office supply store.
Go into you MY COMPUTER icon on your desktop, click on change a setting, click printers and fax, and then right click on your epson printer. Go into properties, then maintenace.
Next, click on the refill or replace ink cartridge. It will then move the printer ink refill into position on the printer. Lift the cover and remove the old cartridge.
Take the tape off of the new ink cartridge, and snap it into place with the matching color. Close the cover, and push the button on the printer that is blinking. It will take a minute, but should move the ink back into position.
On the computer screen, follow the on screen directions. You can then click finish.

How to Make a Paper Cup from a Sheet of Printer Paper

Take a single sheet of printer paper and lay it flat on the table. Use a clean piece of paper, unless you have developed a fondness for the taste of toner, in which case, a printed-on piece of paper may be used.
Fold one corner of the paper over to look like the picture below.
Cut off the rectangle of paper that is on the right leaving you with a perfectly square piece of paper folded in half along the diagonal.
Fold one of the corners up as the picture indicates.
Fold the opposite corner up just like in Step 4.
At this point, you will be folding the sides of the cup down. Take one piece of the two flaps and fold it down.
Then, fold the other flap down on the other side of the cup. Now, open your cup up and fill it with water. Drink and enjoy the refreshing feeling of a job well done. Go home early - you have earned it.

How to Load Picture Paper Into an HP Printer

Open the package of picture paper and handle the paper by its edges. Do not touch the paper's surface with your fingers.
Insert the picture paper glossy or matte side facing up if you have a HP printer that accepts paper from a top-paper slot. These printers are known as ��Top Load�� printers. Insert 10 sheets of paper into the paper slot.
Adjust the paper guides on the top-paper slot so the guides are tight against the paper.
Pull out the paper tray and lift the paper catch, if one is present, and insert the picture paper glossy or matte side facing down if you have a HP printer that accepts paper from a front-load paper slot. These printers are known as ��Front Load�� printers. Insert 10 sheets of paper into the paper slot.
Adjust the paper guides on the front-load paper slot so the guides are tight against the paper.

How to Print a 1099 on an Inkjet Printer

Access the hyperlink to Form 1099. If the employer sent the form via your email address, then sign into your email account to see the email and form attachment. If the employer posted the form on a website, sign into the website with the user name and password provided by the organization.
Click the form's hyperlink, which opens a dialog box in most Internet browsers (or email clients). Select the 'Open With' radio button or a similar option. Choose 'Adobe Reader' from the menu and then click the 'OK' button.
Wait for the Internet browser to download Form 1099 to your PC and then display the form within the browser's window using the 'Adobe Reader' plug-in. Alternatively, the form may automatically open and display in the 'Adobe Reader' program, separate from your browser.
Click the 'Printer' icon on the toolbar at the top of the 'Adobe Reader' to open the 'Print' dialog box.
Open the 'Name' menu under the 'Printer' section in the dialog box. Select the name of the inkjet printer, such as 'Brother,' 'HP,' 'Lexmark' or 'Dell.' Click the 'OK' button to print out Form 1099.

How to Clean the Nozzles on a Dell Printer

Make sure there is paper in the printer.
On the operator panel, press the 'Options' button. After a moment, 'Cartridges' will appear on the display.
Press the '+' button. After a moment, 'Clean' will appear on the display.
Press the 'Select' button. This should clean the nozzles. Do a couple of test prints. If the problems persist, try the next technique.



Make sure there is paper in the printer.
On your computer, click on the 'Start' menu.
Locate and click 'All Programs.'
Locate 'Dell Printer,' then select your specific printer model.
Select 'Dell Printer Solution Center.' A window will appear on your desktop.
Click on the 'Maintenance' tab.
Select the option to clean.
Click 'Print.' This should clean the nozzles. Do another couple of test prints. If the problem persists, move on to the manual technique.



Remove the printer cartridge from the printer.
Dip a Q-Tip in rubbing alcohol. Squeeze the cotton to remove excess alcohol.
Look at the cartridge. You should see dried ink built up on the cartridge head. Carefully and lightly wipe the ink buildup with the Q-Tip until you have removed as much ink as possible. Put the cartridge down and allow it to dry.
Return the cartridge to your printer. Go through Section 1 again.

How to Retrieve Previously Received Faxes With an HP Printer

Make sure paper is loaded into the HP Officejet.
Press the 'Setup' button.
Select 'Tools' from the menu, then 'Reprint Faxes in Memory.'
Wait as faxes are printed. The most recent documents will print first. Press 'Cancel' to stop printing faxes from memory.



Press the 'Setup' button.
Select 'Advance Fax Setup,' then 'Backup Fax Reception.'
Use the arrow keys to select either 'On' or 'On Error Only.' The second option, 'On Error Only,' means that the HP Officejet will only store faxes in the event of an error, such as running out of paper.

How to Reset a Canon Pixma MP750 Printer

Press the 'On/Off' button on the front of the Canon printer.
Disconnect the AC plug in the back from the Canon printer. Wait 3 to 5 minutes.
Reconnect the AC cable to the printer, then press the 'ON' button again.

How to Connect to HP Officejet J6450 Wirelessly

Turn the HP Officejet J6450 printer on and make sure the wireless router for the network is connected to the Internet. To do so, simply connect to a web browser using a computer that is currently connected to the network.
Press the 'Setup' button by using the arrows on the face of the machine to select it from the available options. Press the 'OK' button to select it. Scroll down and select 'Wireless Setup Wizard,' and press 'OK.' The printer will search for all available networks.
Select your wireless network from the list of available options. Allow the printer to automatically connect to the network. Once a connection has been established, press the 'OK' button to signal the end of the connection process.

How to Change the Font Size on an HP Printer

Open the document you plan to print. Make any necessary adjustments to the margins and other settings.
Click on the 'File' menu and choose 'Print Preview' from the menu. You will see a picture showing you how your finished document will look on the printed page.
Make the font larger if you wish. To change the font for the entire document hold the 'Ctrl' key down and press the 'A' key. Then click on the 'Format' menu to adjust the font size.
Click the 'File' menu and choose 'Print Preview' again to see how the finished document will look. Continue to adjust the font until the document looks just the way you want.

How to Clean a Canon Printer (12 Steps)

Start by making sure that both your computer and your printer are turned on and working properly. Cleaning your print heads uses a small amount of your available ink, so also make sure that you have sufficient ink in all of your cartridges (Canon printers have an LED with an ink drop icon that will flash when your ink volume is low).
Click on the 'Start' menu in the lower-left corner of your display.
Click on the 'Printers' icon (may also say 'Printers & Faxes'). If you do not see this icon, you can select 'Control Panel' and then select the 'Printers' icon in the window that opens up.
Right-click on your Canon printer and select 'Printing Preferences' after a window opens, showing all of your installed printers.
Click on the 'Maintenance' tab at the top of the window.
Select the 'Head Cleaning' option, which will clean your print heads.
Click the 'Start' button to begin the process of cleaning your printer.



Turn on both your Mac computer and your Canon printer
Navigate to the Applications folder in Macintosh HD and double-click the Canon (BJ) Printer Utility icon.
Select your printer from the Printer List, then click OK.
Click on the 'Head Cleaning' button in the Utility dialog box.
Follow the instructions to start the cleaning process. Click on the confirmation button when the cleaning process is complete. Your printer utility may print out a test sheet for you to check and see if your print heads are now clear.

How to Set Up an HP 4100 Network Printer (6 Steps)

Choose a location for the printer that gives at least 2 inches of unobstructed space all the way around the printer. Make sure the location is not exposed to direct sunlight and that the surface is level.
Unwrap the bag around the printer and remove all packing materials from the inside of the printer. Slide the selector on the top left side of the printer from the locked icon to the unlocked icon.
Remove all packing materials from the ink cartridge. Open the printer��s top cover and install the cartridge inside, then close the cover.
Open the paper drawer and place a stack of paper inside. Adjust the paper guides to the size of the paper inside and close the drawer.
Plug the power cord and jumper cord together, then plug them into the printer and a power outlet. Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer��s jack and a wall outlet.
Turn on the printer and press ��Menu�� and use the arrows to select ��Configure Device.�� Choose ��I/O�� then ��JetDirect Menu�� and type in the IP address you wish to assign the printer.

How to Install Brother Printers Without a CD

Visit the downloads section of Brother's official website (see Resources). Choose 'Printers' from the 'Select Product Group' menu.
Locate the model number on your Brother printer. It is probably on the top or front of the printer and begins with a letter or series of letters, such as 'DCP,' 'HL' or 'M.' Choose the matching model number from the 'Select Model' drop-down menu and click 'View.'
Scroll down to the header 'Your Results.' Click the link that shows your model number and 'Downloads on our Online Solution Center.'
Select your operating system--for example, Windows 7 or Windows XP--from the 'Select OS' menu. Select your language and click 'Search.'
Click the 'Information & Download' link under 'Full Driver & Software Package.' Click 'Download,' accept the license agreement, and save the file somewhere accessible on your computer.
Double-click the file to start the printer software installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.

How to Fix a Cartridge Missing Error on a Lexmark Printer

Turn on your Lexmark printer. Access your printer cartridges inside of your printer; how to do this specifically will vary from model to model.
Pull the cartridges loose from where they are secured and remove them from the printer. Close the area where the cartridges go in the reverse manner of how you opened it.
Turn the printer off and then back on. Access the cartridge area again. Firmly reseat the cartridges in the proper position, ensuring that the electrical connectors on both the printer and the cartridge are making good contact.
Close the cartridge area. Allow the printer to check for cartridges; the error should be gone.

How to Connect a Brother Wireless Printer (7 Steps)

Consult your router's documentation to learn how to access its web interface. Open the interface in your computer's browser and write down the router's SSID number, authentication method, encryption mode and encryption key.
Plug your Brother wireless printer into your router via an Ethernet cable. This is only required during printer setup: you won't need to have the two physically connected once everything's working.
Insert the Brother driver software installation CD into your computer's drive, and run the setup program. Choose 'Wireless Setup And Driver Install' and select 'Step By Step Install.'
Check the 'With Cable' radio button and click the 'Next' button twice. Select the option beginning with 'BRN' in the list of Available Network Devices. This is your Brother wireless printer.
Select the wireless network with your router's SSID on the next screen. If it doesn't show in the list, click the button marked 'Add' and enter the SSID number manually. Enter the authentication method, encryption mode and encryption key on the following screens.
Disconnect the cable when prompted, and give your consent to the license agreement. Check the radio button labeled 'Search The Network For Devices And Choose From A List Of Discovered Devices,' and select your printer from the list shown to finish the installation.
Use the CD to install the necessary drivers on any other computers that will be using the printer. Select 'Driver Install Only' in the setup program instead of conducting a wireless setup on any such subsequent computers.

How to Connect to an HP Printer Using a Bluetooth Adapter

Find the USB port on your HP printer. Depending on the model, the port may be on the front or back of the printer, and may be labeled 'Pictbridge' or 'Camera' instead of 'USB.'
Connect the male USB end of the Bluetooth adapter into the female USB port on your HP printer. Insert the installation disc that came with the adapter in your computer's disc drive and follow the installation directions.
Locate the 'Bluetooth' icon in the system tray at the lower-right corner of the desktop. Right-click the image and choose the 'Start Using Bluetooth' option.
Select 'Next' and type a name for your computer in the text box, such as 'Home Computer' or 'My Laptop.' Choose 'Next' again.
Click 'Skip' and enter the code '0000' in the 'Pin Code' text box. Select the 'Initiate Pairing' option so your computer will detect the Bluetooth adapter connected to the printer.
Click the option for your HP printer in the list of detected Bluetooth devices and choose 'Next.' Click 'Finish' to create the connection.

How to Check Printer Status Using Java

Open the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) program on your PC. Click 'File' and then 'Open' on the menu bar. Navigate to the Java application project file for which you want to enable print functions. Highlight the project file and click 'Open.'
Click 'File' or 'Create' on the menu tool bar. Scroll down to and click 'New/Class.' Wait for the IDE to load 'New Class' or 'Class' document window in the main project work area or screen. Click 'File/Save' on the menu bar. Save the class file as 'PrinterStatus.java.'
Enter the following code into the 'PrinterStatus.java' document window to define a new class object:public class PrinterStatus{public static void main(String[] args) { PrintService printer = PrintServiceLookup.lookupDefaultPrintService();AttributeSet att = printer.getAttributes();for (Attribute a : att.toArray()) {String attributeName;String attributeValue;attributeName = a.getName();attributeValue = att.get(a.getClass()).toString();System.out.println(attributeName + ' : ' + attributeValue);}}}
Click 'File' and then 'Save' on the menu tool bar. Close the 'PrinterStatus.java' class document window. Your Java web application can now process status requests for the main printer attached to the local PC.
Open another class or module from which to call, or initiate, printer status requests. Enter the following code at the point where the application should initiate the request: StatusofPrinterReport obj=new StatusofPrinterReport();obj.main()

How to Delete a Printer Port (5 Steps)

Click the 'Start' button, then click the 'Printers and Faxes' button on the Start menu. This will open the Printers and Faxes window.
Click the 'File' link in the menu bar of the Printers and Faxes window, then click the 'Server Properties' link in the File drop-down menu. This will open the Printer Server Properties window.
Click the 'Ports' tab in the Printer Server Properties window and locate the port that you want to delete.
Click the port that you want to delete, then click the 'Delete Properties' button. This will open a confirmation window.
Click the 'Yes' button in the confirmation window, then click the 'OK' button in the Printer Server Properties window to complete the process.

How to Send a Fax With a Brother Printer

Press the 'Fax' mode button on the front of the machine. The key will glow blue.
Place documents face-up, top edge first in the document feeder on top of the machine until you feel the paper touch the rollers.
Dial the fax number using the numeric keypad on the front of the machine.
Press either 'Black Start' or 'Color Start' to send your document. Pressing 'Black Start' will scan the pages of your fax to the machine's memory before sending, and 'Color Start' dials the fax number and sends the document in real time.

How to Fix an Offline Printer (5 Steps)

Attempt to set the printer to online. Go to 'Settings' and then 'Printers.' Right-click on the printer and select 'Use Printer Online.'
Clear any print jobs. Double click on the printer, then go to the 'Printer Menu' and select 'Cancel All Documents.' There could have been a stuck print job that would cause the printer to go offline. Try once again to set the printer back online and try printing a test page.
Toggle the printer off, then back on. Check to see if the printer is jammed. Check all the network connections to make sure none are loose.
Restart the computer. If this doesn't work, you will have to reinstall the drivers. Go to 'Settings' then 'Printers' and select the printer. Right-click on the printer and choose 'Properties.' Under the 'General' or 'Details Tab' look for the driver button and select it and choose the driver again. You may also have to download the driver from the printer manufacturer's website.
Reinstall the printer. Under 'Printers' in the 'Settings' menu, go back and select the printer, then delete the printer and reinstall it through the 'Add printer' wizard. Use the latest printer driver from the printer manufacturer's website.

How to Open the Printer Queue (4 Steps)

Click the 'Start' button and select 'Printers' or 'Printers and Faxes' from the menu. A window opens up showing all the printers you can access.
Double-click the printer whose queue you want to check. A new window opens with a list of current print jobs.
Right-click on any print jobs you want to remove from the queue.
Click 'Cancel' to stop the job.

How to Connect a Toshiba Satellite to a Printer By USB Port

Insert the installation CD for the printer into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. An installation wizard should pop up.
Follow the prompts on the installation CD to install the driver to the computer.
Connect the USB cable from the computer to the printer when the installation wizard prompts you. The flat USB connector goes into the computer. The more squarish connector should go into the back or sometimes the side of the printer. The installation wizard will most likely check the connection then print a test page. Once the test page completes, press 'Done' or 'Finish' to complete the installation.

How to Check the Toner Level on a Brother

Open the Brother Control Center on your computer by clicking on 'Start,' 'Programs' and 'Brother Control Center.' If you cannot find the program, click on 'Start' and then type 'Brother Control Center' in the search bar. Click the title to go to the program.
Click on the 'Device Settings' button once you have opened the Brother Control Center. You will be presented with a menu of items that you can check.
Click on the icon that says 'Ink Level.' This causes an printer-shaped icon to show up in your task bar (the bar at the bottom of your computer screen). Click on the printer icon and you are presented with a graphic of the ink levels of each of the ink cartridges in your printer. You should be able to easily tell which ones are fine and which ones are low and need to be replaced soon.

How to Print PRN Files to a Virtual USB Printer Port

Log in to your server and click 'Start,' 'Control Panel,' 'Printers.'
Click 'File,' then 'Printer Properties,' then click the 'Virtual Printers' tab.
Right-click on the virtual USB printer port that you want to print PRN files to.
Click 'Advanced Properties,' then check the 'PRN Compatibility' box, then click 'OK' two times.

How to Hook Up a Canon Printer to a Server (5 Steps)

Connect the Canon printer using appropriate cables. Depending on the type of printer, most will use either a USB or a network cable.
Load the printer-specific driver onto the server. If the printer is not auto-recognized, you will need to load the driver that came with the printer. This will either be on a CD or can be downloaded from the Internet. Navigate your browser to Canon's website and search for the appropriate driver. A link is provided in the Reference section.
Configure sharing properties. Once the print drivers are loaded, open the printer's preferences and select 'Sharing.' This will allow you to share the printer with others on the network. Depending on your server, you may need to assign either a network name to the Canon printer or assign it an IP address.
Load printer drivers onto the networked computers. Each computer that will have access to the printer will need to have the print driver loaded and installed. Once installed, configure the driver to print to either the printer's name or IP address that was assigned.
Print a test page. This will confirm that the printer is connected to the network and may reveal any issues if the test print does not print out.

How to Print Labels With a Epson Printer (10 Steps)

Click ��Start,�� point to ��All Programs,�� click ��Epson�� and then click ��Epson PrintCD.��
Click the ��Inner/Outer Diameter Size�� icon on toolbar of the Epson PrintCD window that opens. If you do not know which icon on the toolbar is for Inner/Outer Diameter Size, point and hold the mouse pointer on toolbar icons one by one to see the tool tip indicating the name of the icon.
Choose the diameter of the CD/DVD label that you want to print by selecting the appropriate radio button on the Inner/Outer Diameter Settings dialog box that opens (for example, 12cm CD/DVD) and then click ��OK.��
Click the ��Background�� icon on the toolbar to select a background for the CD/DVD label.
Click the ��Set Color�� radio button on the Background Options dialog box that opens to select a single color as the background color for the CD/DVD label, select the color of your choice by clicking the color button and then click ��OK.��
Click the ��Gradation�� radio button on the Background Options dialog box if you want a different shade of a particular color, click the ��Start Color�� button and then select the color of your choice. Click the ��End Color�� button and then choose the color of your choice. Then click ��OK.��
Select the ��Image�� radio button on the Background Options dialog box to select an image as the background for the CD/DVD label. Click the ��Select Image�� button, choose an image on the Select Image dialog box that opens, and then click ��OK.�� To select to an image stored on your computer, click the ��File�� tab on the Select Image dialog box, click ��Browse,�� select the image, and then click ��OK.�� Click the ��Image Adjustment�� button, click the ��Template�� tab on the Image Adjustment dialog box that opens, click and drag the image you selected over the CD shape shown (part of the image on top of the CD shape will be printed), and then click ��OK�� twice.
Click the ��Text�� icon on the toolbar to add text to the CD label. Click the ��Text�� tab on the Text Settings dialog box that opens and then type the text that you want on the CD label in the Text box. Click the ��Text Settings�� tab and then select the font style and size of your choice for the text. Similarly, click the ��Text Color�� tab and then select a color for the text. Click ��OK�� when you are done making changes to the text.
Insert a printable CD/DVD on which you want to print the label in CD/DVD printing slot of your Epson printer.
Click the ��Print�� icon on the toolbar and then click ��Print�� on the Print dialog box that opens.

How to Find an Inkjet Printer with Fast Print Speeds

Make a budget. Faster printers tend to be more expensive. Know how much you are willing to spend for the time you'd be saving with faster print speeds.
Ask around for recommendations. Talk to family, friends or neighbors to see if they've had good luck with high-speed printers.
Think about what you usually print (pictures? school papers? massive corporate reports?) to determine the print speed you need. Most high-speed printers print about 30 black-and-white pages per minute and about 24 color pages per minute.
Consider what paper type you usually use. Some high-speed printers do not print well on glossy paper. Although a high-speed printer may not be the best choice for printing high-quality photos, it might be great for printing research papers or presentations.
Ask for print samples. Once you have narrowed down your final choices of high-speed printers, ask for sample print-outs. You might have to pay for these copies, but this step will help you decide whether or not the quality is good enough for your needs.
Purchase the printer you feel is right for you once you've weighed your options and potential uses.

How to Install a Lexmark Printer (5 Steps)

Power up the printer. Plug the power cord into the back of the printer and press the power button one time to turn the printer on. If the printer does not respond, make sure that the power cord is completely plugged into the printer and the power outlet.
Insert inkjet print cartridges. If you have an inkjet printer, unwrap the print cartridges that came with your printer and securely fasten them in the printer cartridge carriage inside the printer. How to insert the inkjet cartridges will vary depending on the model of your Lexmark printer. Regardless of the model, you should not manually drag the print cartridge carriage over to install the cartridges. All inkjet models have a carriage that automatically moves to allow you easy access for installing cartridges. Be sure that the ink cartridges are firmly secured in the carriage before using the printer.
Plug the USB cable into the printer. Plug the type B connector end (the smaller square-shaped end) of the USB cable into the designated port on the printer. Do not plug the USB into the computer until prompted to do so by the installation CD.
Insert and run the installation CD. Most computers will run the setup program automatically after you insert the CD. If your computer does not automatically do this, select your CD drive and explore the contents of the CD. Double-click the 'setup.exe' file. Follow the instructions the installation program provides.
Print a test page. After you have completed installing the software for your printer, you will have the option to print a test page. This will confirm whether your installation and setup was successful. Be sure that you have loaded paper into the appropriate tray before printing a test page.

How to Run a Self

Log on to your computer and click on the 'Start' button. Choose 'Control Panel' from the menu and double-click on the 'Printers and Faxes' icon.
Highlight the Okidata printer and right-click. Choose 'Properties' and click on the 'General' tab.
Click the 'Print test page' button. Wait for the test page to print.
Press and hold the power button on the front of the Okidata printer. Continue holding the power button until the LED begins to blink. Release the LED and wait for the diagnostic page to print. Review this page for the information you need to troubleshoot your issue.

How to Clean an HP LaserJet (8 Steps)

Clean the outside of the machine using a slightly damp cloth. Do not use the cloth on the inside of the machine.
Open the printer cover and remove the toner cartridge. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe down all interior surfaces.
Download and install the HP Laserjet Cleaning Utility from the HP website (see Resources.) Installation merely requires copying the files onto your hard drive.
Once the files have been copied, open HPPCLEAN.EXE.
Select 'Clean' from the main menu. This will bring up the 'Print' screen. Select your model of printer.
Select the number of cleaning pages to print. The default number is three; extremely dirty printers may require anywhere from six to twenty pages to thoroughly clean them. If you have been cleaning the printer regularly, three pages should be sufficient. If prints are emerging extremely smudged, with the spaces in letters filled with ink and lines appearing in the margins of the paper, select 10 or more pages. If in doubt, select more cleaning pages -- the printer will not be harmed by excess prints.
Click 'OK.' The printer will cycle through the cleaning process by printing several different patterns on one or more sheets of paper. The patterns clean the fuser and print head as they are printed. When the process is complete (which may take up to 15 minutes) dispose of the pages in the recycle bin.
Print a test page to ensure that the printer is working satisfactorily again. If prints are still smudged, run the cleaning cycle again.

How to Print Labels From Your Computer's Printer

Load the unprinted label paper into your home printer. Make sure to arrange the paper so the printer imprints on the sticker side of the paper.
Download the appropriate template for your labels from the company's web page. The label type and number is usually printed clearly on the front of the label package. Refer to this information on the company's website. Save the template on your computer.
Open Microsoft Word, an Adobe program, or another word processor, and click 'File' then 'Open' on the main toolbar. Navigate to the folder where the template was downloaded and click 'OK.'
Edit the labels using the word processor. Enter text or pictures to print on the labels.
Click on 'File' then 'Print' from the main toolbar at the top of the screen. At the preview screen, check the orientation of the labels to ensure they align correctly. Click 'Print.'
Review the printed labels for any overprinting or misaligned text.

How to Clear a Paper Jam in a Lexmark Laser Printer

Take the paper out of the paper trays. This will prevent any more paper from being drawn into the printer to further the jam.
Remove the cover from the housing of your Lexmark laser printer. This will expose the inner workings of the printer, and you also should be able to see the jammed paper.
Pull gently on the jammed paper. In many cases this is all that is required; the paper jam should move out slowly and smoothly.
Press the flashing paper jam button. This will allow the rotors to turn freely, which will facilitate the easy removal of the jam.
Unplug your Lexmark laser printer if the jam persists. This will allow you to pull more firmly without the gears working against you.
Examine the inner workings and confirm that all paper and shreds of paper have been removed. If the paper tore during the clearing, make sure none remains or it will inhibit normal printer function.
Plug the printer back in, refill the paper tray and try to print again.

How to Override a Paper Jam Error on an HP Printer

First, clear the jam if there is one. This step should resolve problems most of the time. If your machine has multiple compartments feeding paper, check all of them. Be extremely careful when pulling out jammed paper not to damage the print mechanism. Consult your machine's manual to determine the best way to pull jammed paper. Also remove any loose paper from trays and document feeders. After the paper is removed, your machine may automatically continue printing; if it does not, you may have to push 'OK' or another selection, depending on the product.
Make sure your paper is correctly loaded and has no folds, tears, staples or paper clips. Also verify in your user manual that the type of paper you are using is supported by the machine.
If you still have an error, try cleaning the paper rollers. Make sure you power off the machine. Take a damp cloth and wipe any dust or dirt buildup.
Try a power reset. Turn off the machine and unplug it for at least 15 seconds. Then plug it back in and see if the problem is resolved.
On a small printer, make sure the carriage is able to move freely. Make sure your machine is on, and open the cover; the carriage should move on its own. Remove any paper or objects that might be obstructing its path.
After the problem appears to be resolved, print a self-test report. The method for doing this varies with each machine, so consult your user manual.
If you are still having difficulty, consult HP directly. You may need to have your printer serviced.

How to Fax Items With a Canon Printer

Load the document you want to fax onto the scanner glass. Place the document snug against the back left corner.
Dial the recipient's fax number using the numeric keypad.
Press the 'Color' or 'Black' button.
Repeat steps 1 and 3 for each document you want to send.
Press 'Send' to send the fax.

How to Print Passport Photos on an HP Photosmart A610 Printer

Insert the memory card into the printer. Once the light changes from blinking to steady, the printer can read the card and is awaiting the next command.
Choose the photo you want to use. On the printer, you can use the screen and navigation buttons to scroll through the photos to locate the image you want to use for the passport photo.
Press the 'Menu' button.
Select 'Print Options,' then 'OK.'
Choose 'Passport photo mode' and then choose 'OK.'
Select 'On' and then 'OK.'
Choose a passport photo size from the selections, then 'OK.' Load the photo paper into the paper tray at the back of the printer.
Press 'Print' and see the passport photo print out. The paper will hold as many copies as can fit. The number of photos just depends on the size of passport photo you chose. While official U.S. passport photos must be 2 x 2 inches, the HP Photosmart A610 printer does allows you to adjust the size of the image.

How to Adjust Color Intensity on the Canon PIXMA MX310

Turn on your Canon PIXMA MX310 printer.
Push 'COPY' on the operation panel. Load the printer with paper and with the document(s) that you need to copy.
Press 'Settings' on the panel repeatedly until you see 'INTENSITY' on the screen and an asterisk (*) to the left of the 'MANUAL ADJUST' option. Press the 'Left Arrow' to brighten/dilute or the 'Right Arrow' to darken/intensify the colors. Adjust any other settings as desired.
Select 'Color' or 'Black' to begin printing your copies.



Go to Printer Properties to access the Canon PIXMA MX310's Manual Color Adjustment screen. To go to Printer Properties from within an application, select 'File' > 'Print' > 'Canon PIXMA MX310' > 'Preferences' or 'Properties.' To go to Printer Properties from the Windows 7 'Start' button, select 'Start' > 'Devices & Printers,' then right-click on the Canon PIXMA MX310 and then click 'Printing Properties.'
Select the 'Main' tab on the window that opens.
Choose the circle to the left of 'Manual' in the 'Color/Intensity' section. Click 'Set...' to open the Manual Color Adjustment screen.
Click the slider located on the horizontal 'Intensity:' bar. Move it left or right along the bar to brighten/dilute or darken/intensify the image---comparing the 'Original' image to the 'Preview' image as you work.
Adjust any other settings on the screen as desired and then click 'OK' to save your settings. Click 'OK' on the 'Main' tab screen. Begin printing.

How to Register an HP Printer

Find the model number on the HP printer in the top left corner of the front panel and write it down.
Open the Internet browser and type in the web address in the address bar to bring up HP's 'Product Registration' webpage (see Resources).
Click the drop-down arrow, then select your language and primary use in the appropriate sections.
Type the model number in the 'Product name/number' section. Using the HP 'Officejet J3680 All-in-One,' as an example, 'J3680' would be the number to type in that section.
Click on the 'Search' button and wait until the webpage advances to 'Register Your Product.'
Type in the HP printer product information and your personal information in the appropriate sections. Also click the radio buttons in the 'Contact Preferences' section to make your selections.
Click the 'Finish Registration' button to complete the registration of the HP printer.

How to Cold Reset a M3035 Printer

Turn off the printer from the printer console, then turn it on.
Press and hold the '6' button when the printer LCD indicates it's checking the memory. Release the button once all LEDs on the printer are lit.
Press the '3' and '9' keys to scroll through the menu that appears on the printer's LCD screen. Highlight the option that says 'Cold Reset.'
Press '6' to restore the printer's factory defaults.

How to Disable Kodak Ink Monitor

Click the 'Start' button. then click the 'Devices and Printers' option.
Right-click on your 'Kodak' printer, then click the 'Properties' option.
Click the 'Advanced' tab, then click the 'Printer Preferences' button.
Click the 'Disable Kodak Status Monitor' check box, then click the 'OK' button to apply the changes and close the window.

How to Print Back

Open the document that you want to print on back-to-back pages. Although the steps that follow use Microsoft Word as an example, the process for duplex printing is the same for most other programs.
Click the 'File' tab and select the 'Print' option, which will open a separate dialogue window. Use the 'Printer name' menu to select the 'Brother MFC 490CW' printer. Click the 'Properties' button, which will open a separate dialogue window.
Click the 'Layout' tab, and select the 'Print on both sides' option. Click the 'OK' button on the Properties window. Click the 'Print' button on the 'Print' dialogue window.

How to Install a Printer Using a Group Policy

Click 'Start,' then 'Control Panel' and 'System and Security.'
Click 'Administrative Tools,' then 'Print Management.'
Click 'Print Servers' in the left pane of the window, then click the print server you want to use and click 'Printers.'
Right-click on the printer you want to install from the center pane, then select 'Deploy with Group Policy' from the pop-up list.
Click 'Browse' in the Deploy with Group Policy dialog box, then select the Group Policy you want to use and click 'OK.'
Click the check box next to the settings to deploy the printer to computers or users. For example, to deploy the printer to groups of users click the check box next to 'The computers that this GPO applies to (per machine).' Click 'Add,' then 'OK.'

How to Activate the Quicken PDF Printer (6 Steps)

Swipe the cursor upward from the bottom right corner of the Windows Start screen, select 'Settings,' then 'Control Panel.' Click 'Hardware and Sound,' then 'Devices and Printers.' Click the 'Printers' arrow to display a list of all installed printers. If you don't see 'Quicken PDF Printer,' it hasn't been successfully installed on your computer.
Close the Control Panel windows, then click the 'File Explorer' icon at the bottom of the desktop, which looks like a series of file folders. Select 'Windows (C:) in the left menu. Select 'Program Files,' then 'Quicken' and then 'PDFDrv.'
Double-click on the 'RestorePDFDriver.bat' to start the installation process. Wait while the Command window opens during the installation process and go through the procedure. The Command window closes when the installation is complete. You should be able to print with the Quicken PDF Printer now. Go to a report in Quicken and try to print to the printer.



Open the Windows Control Panel. Click 'Hardware and Sound,' then 'Devices and Printers.' Right-click the 'Quicken PDF Printer' icon and select 'Printer Properties.'
Click the 'Ports' tab and select 'Add Port.' Select 'Local Port' in the Printer Ports window and click 'New Port.'
Click the 'Enter a port name' option in the Port Name window and enter 'PDF1.' Click 'OK,' then 'Close.' Select 'PDF1,' click 'Apply' and then click 'OK.'

How to Connect a USB Printer to a Router (3 Steps)

Purchase a print server. Many leading networking companies like D-link, Linksys, Netgear, Belkin and others make print servers. If your router has an integral print server, you will not need to purchase this piece of equipment.
Connect the printer's USB cable to the print server. Connect the print server to the router using its Ethernet cable.
Turn on the printer. If the printer is one you are already using, you are finished. If it is a new printer, you will need to use the CD that came with it to install the drivers for the printer on your computer. Insert the CD and follow the on-screen instructions for installing the printer software.

How to Change a Canon Pixma MP160 from Color to Black

Click the orb in the lower left corner of your desktop to launch the 'Start' menu. Choose 'Devices and Printers.'
Right-click the Pixma MP160 icon in the printer listing. Select 'Printer Properties.' Click the tab labeled 'Maintenance.'
Click 'Ink Cartridge Settings' in the Maintenance window. Choose the 'Black Only' option and click 'OK.'



Open the 'Applications' directory then access the 'Utilities' section. Launch 'Print Center' from Utilities.
Double-click the Pixma MP160 icon. Choose 'Utility.' Click the printer in the list that appears then click 'Maintenance.'
Select 'Ink Cartridge Settings' in the drop-down box. Choose 'Black Only' then click 'OK.' Close any remaining dialog box windows.

How to Set Up Wireless Printers (6 Steps)

Click 'Start' and then 'Devices and Printers.'
Click the 'Add a printer' option toward the top of the window. A new window will open.
Click the 'Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer' option. Your computer will search for available printers to add.
Click the name of the printer you want to add in the list of results and click 'Next.'
Click 'Install driver' if prompted.
Follow the onscreen instructions and click 'Finish' when done. You have successfully set up a wireless printer.

How to Add a Printer by an IP Address

Obtain the IP address of the printer to be added. Many IT departments will attach the IP address to the front of the printer. If you do not know the printer's IP address, see the instructions in section 2 on how to get a printer's IP address.
Click 'Start', then 'Control Panel.' Select the 'Printers' folder, and then 'Add a Printer.' This will open the 'Add a Printer' wizard.
Select the 'Create a New Port' option for connecting the new printer. Next, select the 'Standard TCP/IP Port' option.
Enter the printer's IP address, and select the printer's manufacturer and model from the generated list.
Choose a name for the printer, which will appear in the 'Printers' folder of your computer. Finish the wizard's installation process. Check the printer to make sure the test page printed properly.



Click on 'Start', then the 'Control Panel.' Select the 'Printers' folder, and then 'Add a Printer.'
Select the option of browsing for the networked printer to be added, found in the 'Add a Printer' window. The 'Add a Printer' wizard will pull up a list of all the shared printers.
Select the printer you want to add, and choose any name you want the computer to appear under on your computer. Finish the installation instructions, then check the printer to make sure the test page printed properly.

How to Fix Lines on My Canon MP250

Insert a blank piece of paper into the print tray.
Click the 'Start' button on your computer and click 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Hardware and Sound' and click on the 'Printers' icon.
Right-click on the icon for the Canon MP240 printer and click 'Properties.'
Click the 'Maintenance' tab in the printer properties window click on the 'Nozzle Check' icon.
Click 'Print Check Pattern' to print a test page.
Compare your print test page to the examples shown in the pattern check window. If your test page has lines or is otherwise incomplete, click 'Cleaning' to perform a nozzle clean.
Click 'OK' to confirm you wish to clean the nozzle.
Click 'Nozzle Check' again to print another test page to confirm that the problem has been fixed.