How to Troubleshoot an HP Officejet 4500 (5 Steps)

Check both ends of the power cord and the printer's USB cable to make sure they are securely plugged in. Plug the power cord directly into a power outlet instead of a surge protector or backup battery. Plug the USB cable into the computer and not a USB hub or other device.
Check the Officejet 4500's power light to see if it is illuminated solidly or is blinking. Wait for the light to stop blinking if you installed a new print cartridge in the previous 12 minutes, giving the printer time to initialize the new cartridge.
Unplug the power cord, open the printer's covers and remove the paper from the input and output trays if the power light continues to blink. Pull out any stuck pieces of paper from the inside of the printer and gently slide the cartridge carriage to the left and right sides of the printer, removing any debris that obstructs its movement.
Use the software application you used to send the print request to make sure the Officejet 4500 is set as the default printer. Click the 'File' menu at the top of the window, then click 'Print' and make sure the Officejet 4500 is selected in the pull-down menu at the top of the print window. Select the printer from the menu if it is not the default, then click the 'Print' button to try printing again.
Right-click the small printer icon on the right side of the task bar, then see if a check mark appears next to 'Pause Printing.' Click 'Pause Printing' if you see a check mark, resuming the pending print jobs. Close any other applications that are open on the printer to eliminate potential conflicts.

How to Use an HP F 2430 Printer Scanner

Place the media you wish to print on face-down in the printer's input tray, sliding it into the printer until you feel resistance. Slide the width guide on the left of the media over until it touches the edge of the stack of media.
Open the document you wish to print using your preferred software application on the attached computer. Click the 'File' option at the top of the window, then click 'Print.'
Click the drop-down menu at the top of the print window and click the F2430 in the list. Click the 'Properties' button to make changes to the printer's settings. Click the 'OK' button to save any changes you make and then click the 'Print' button to process the print job.



Lift up on the printer's top cover to expose the scanning glass. Place the original document face-down on the scanning glass, positioning the upper-left corner of the document in the front-right corner of the scanning glass.
Close the printer's cover gently so you do not disturb the position of the document. Click the 'Start' or windows button on the computer's task bar and then click 'Programs' or 'All Programs.'
Hover the mouse over the 'HP' folder and click the 'HP Photosmart Software' icon. Click the 'Scan' button in the software's window and wait for the scanned document to be sent to the software window. Click the 'Finish' button to finalize the scan. Click in the window on the computer's hard drive where you wish to save the scanned file.

How to Share a Printer With a VirtualBox

Click the 'Start' button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Click 'Control Panel.'
Double-click 'Devices and Printers.'
Right-click the printer to be shared, then click the 'Sharing' tab.
Click 'Change Sharing Options.'
Click to check the 'Share this printer' box, then click 'OK.'
Connect to the shared printer from the VirtualBox virtual machine. For example, use the operating system's Control Panel to add the shared printer. This steps may vary, depending on the guest operating system running in the VirtualBox virtual machine.

How to Fix an HP Color Laser Printer Alignment Problem

Double-click the HP printer icon in the system tray at the lower right end of your desktop. Navigate to the 'Toolbox' tab.
Click on the 'Status' link on the left side of the window. Scroll through the 'Status' menu and click on the 'Print Info Pages' link.
Click the blue 'Print' button located to the right of the 'Configuration Page' heading. Check the print page to see if the 'L' shaped bars are overlapping or bleed into each other.
Contact HP directly for a repair or replacement if the 'L' bars do not have any overlap, as that will indicate an extensive mechanical problem that can't be fixed through troubleshooting.
Return to the 'Toolbax' tab if the color bars are overlapping. Click on the model number of your HP color laser printer at the upper left end of the window. Click on the 'Device Settings' link.
Choose the 'Print Quality' option and then click on the 'Calibrate' button on the right side of the window. Click 'OK' in the new window that appears and wait for the alignment calibration process to finish.
Attempt to print a document again and see if the alignment is still off. If the alignment is not correct, repeat the calibrating, since the HP color laser printer may need to be calibrated more than once to fix the alignment.

How to Scan Documents With an Epson Printer

Place the original document you want to scan on the printer's automatic document feeder. (This is the clear surface under the printer's hardware cover.)
Open the Epson Printer portal on your computer. (Epson installs a print setup module on your computer with the installation of the device's software drivers.)
Click the drop-down bar below the 'Mode' setting to select what type of document scan you want to conduct.
Choose a scanning mode based on the three options available for Epson printers. (See Tips for scan mode suggestions.)
Click the radio button next to the color mode you want for the document. Three options, 'Color,' 'GrayScale,' and 'Black and White' will be available.
Select the ADF action to indicate the document is placed in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for scanning. This will direct the printer to the document.
Click the drop-down bar below the 'Scanning Resolution' settings and select the resolution that best fits your particular document.
Click on the 'Scan' at the bottom of the scan settings to send the action to the Epson printer. The scanned document will appear in a new preview window on your computer screen once the scan is complete.

How to Receive a Fax on a Multi

Connect the multi-function printer to a phone line. Most printers with fax capability have more than one phone jack, so make sure you are plugged into the right one.
Turn the printer on and access the start-up menu. Pick an answering mode based on your expected usage of the fax capabilities of your machine (see the next steps for more information about this).
Put the printer in manual mode if you expect little fax traffic. The manual mode usually requires you to pick up every call that comes to the machine. If you hear the signal for a fax, you push the start button and hang up.
Choose the automatic mode if you expect a lot of faxes or have a dedicated fax line. In automatic mode, the printer listens to incoming calls and determines whether they are faxes or voice calls. Voice calls get sent on to your phone, and faxes are picked up by the printer.
Select the number of rings you want your multi-function printer to give you before dropping a call. If you are using the manual mode you may want to go with four or more rings. Two rings should be sufficient in the automatic mode.
Load paper into the paper tray. Check on the paper level frequently if you receive a lot of faxes.
Set the desired print quality, and you are ready to receive faxes.

How to Stop Low Toner Message HP Laser Printer

Press the 'Menu' button on the printer. Choose 'Configuration' from the menu.
Scroll through the 'Configuration' menu until you see the 'Toner Low' setting. Change that setting to 'Toner Low=Continue.'
Click 'Select' to accept the new setting, then send a test page to the printer Remove the toner cartridge, shake it to redistribute the toner, then put the cartridge back in the printer. Depending on the amount of toner remaining, this could give you an extra day to an extra week or more of printing.

How to Create a Custom Paper Size for My Printer

Click 'File' then 'Print' in your program. Choose the printer from the dialog drop-down list and click 'Properties.' You can also access printer properties from the 'Start' menu. Select 'Control Panel,' click 'Printers and Settings,' right-click the printer that you want to use, then select 'Printing Preferences.'
Select the 'Paper,' 'Size' or similar tab on the printer properties dialog box. Click 'Custom' or the similar option under the 'Size' section.
Type in the paper width and height in inches. Take note of the maximum size, which you may see displayed underneath each entry box. Name the custom size setting, if that is an option, then click 'OK.'
View the new size setting under the printer 'Size' section then click 'OK' to close the printing properties dialog box.
Open the printer tray as large as it will go and place your blank sheet of paper inside. Adjust the tray as needed so it fits snugly. Print your document as usual.

How to Bypass Low Ink in a Brother Printer

Cover the 'spine' part of the LC41 cartridge with a small piece of electrical tape.
Place the cartridge back into the printer.
Power off the printer and turn it back on to reset it. You should no longer receive an error message.



Cover the square-shaped hole in the bottom of the LC51 cartridge with black electrical tape.
Place it back into the printer.
Power off the printer and turn it back on to reset it. You should no longer receive an error message.



Cover the tiny 'eye holes' on a toner cartridge with black electrical tape.
Place it back into the printer.
Power off the printer and turn it back on to reset it. You should no longer receive an error message.

How to Connect a USB Printer to Parallel Port

Shut down the computer and turn off the power.
Connect the parallel-to-USB conversion adapter to the LPT (parallel) printer port on the computer. Use the screwdriver to tighten the retaining screws on both sides of the port connector (or use your fingers if they are thumbscrews).
Connect the AC adapter for the conversion adapter to the power input and then plug the other end into an electrical wall socket. If the parallel-to-USB adapter draws its power from the keyboard, remove the keyboard connector from the computer and plug it into female socket of the 'Y' adapter that leads from the adapter. Plug the male end of the adapter cable into the keyboard connector slot on your computer.
Plug the flat end of the USB cable into the open female slot on the conversion adapter. Plug the other end of the cable into the printer.
Refer to the printer manufacturer's installation instructions for setting up the new USB printer and installing any needed software.

How to Stop HP Printer Pop

Click on 'Start,' and then 'Control Panel.' Select 'Printers and Faxes' from the list.
Select the 'File' menu and then 'Server Properties.' Click on the 'Advanced' tab, and then uncheck the option for 'Notify when remote documents are printed.' Select 'Ok' to save the changes you made.
Make sure that you are logged in as 'Administrator' before you can continue disabling the 'HP Solution Updates.' When you are sure that you are logged in as 'Administrator,' click 'Start' and then 'All Programs.' Look for 'HP Product Assistant.'
Select 'View Events' to find out the current error messages being displayed. Click on the error message, and then under 'If this event happens again...,' select 'Don't notify me again.'
Install HP updates whenever they become available so the program does remind you to install updates every now and then. Click 'Start,' All Programs' and 'HP Software Update.' Select your HP product from the list shown and then the operating system your are using. Click on 'Full Feature Software and Drivers,' follow other on-screen instructions and wait for the update to complete. Reboot if necessary.
Uninstall the 'HP Product Assistant' feature from your computer to completely get rid of the HP updates. Load your 'Control Panel,' and then select 'Add or Remove Programs.' Select 'HP Software Tool,' HP Update Tool' or something similar and then 'Uninstall.'

How to Print a Self Test Report on a Printer

Plug the printer into a working electrical outlet. Ensure the printer is turned to ��On.��
Select several sheets of clean, white printer paper. Tap the paper stack on a hard, flat surface to align the edges. Check the paper for rips, curls, wrinkles or bent edges. Remove and discard any unsatisfactory pages. Insert the stack of paper into the input tray, short edge forward. Slide the stack forward until it stops. Do not force the stack beyond its initial stopping point.
Locate the control panel on the front of the printer. Press the Setup Button located on the bottom center of the control panel, beneath the LED readout. Press 2 to select ��Print Reports,�� then press 6 to select ��Self-Test Report�� on the number keypad on the control panel located to the left of the Setup Button.
Examine the resulting self-test page that prints. There should be lines extending all the way across the page in black, yellow, cyan and magenta. A missing black line indicates a problem with the black or photo cartridge. Faded, streaked or missing lines in the other colors indicates a problem with the color ink cartridge.

How to Fix the Dreaded 'Waste Tank Filled' Error Message for Your Canon Printer

With the printer power turned off, while pressing the Resume/Cancel button, press and hold the Power button. (DO NOT release the buttons. The LED lights in green to indicate that a function is selectable.)
While holding the Power button, release the Resume/Cancel button. (DO NOT release the Power button.)
While holding the Power button, press the Resume/Cancel button 2 times, and then release both the Power and Resume/Cancel buttons. (Each time the Resume/Cancel button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in orange and green, starting with orange.)
When the LED lights in green, press the Resume/Cancel button 4 times - Waste ink counter resetting. (Each time the Resume/Cancel button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in orange and green, starting with orange.)
After the function (menu) is selected, press the Power button. The LED lights in green, and the selected function is performed. (When the operation completes, the printer returns to the menu selection mode automatically.)
If the printer is now off, the process is finished, otherwise press the Power button one more time to set the function and to shut down the printer.

How to Manually Clean a Canon Inkjet Cartridge

Remove the ink cartridge. For most printers, you simply pop the top of the printer off, wait for the ink cartridges to move into place, and then remove them from the printer. Consult the user manual of your printer if you are having problems performing this step.
Locate the contacts on the ink cartridge. They are generally on the back of the ink cartridge and tend to be copper or gold colored. Use a dry cleansing cloth and remove any residue from the contacts.
Wipe the rest of the ink cartridge off. Use a dry cleansing cloth to remove any dirt or spots on the ink cartridge.
Clean your cartridge's print head. Use a cleansing cloth with a little bit of rubbing alcohol. Wipe the print head from top to bottom and allow drying. Do this prior to the reinstallation of your cleaned ink cartridge.
Reinstall your ink cartridge. Once you have finished cleaning both the cartridge and the print head, reinstall your cartridge. Consult your printer manual if you have any troubles reinstalling your ink cartridge.

How to Share the Scanner From Multifuntion Printers

Connect your multifunction printer from the Ethernet port on the printer to your network router.
Insert the multifunction printer's driver CD into the drive of each networked computer that you want to be able to access the scanner.
Install the driver software and select the 'Network' option when the install program prompts you for the connection type. The driver software will automatically find the location of the multifunction printer and set the software to use that location.
Use the multifunction software that is installed on the computer to scan an image from the multifunction device. You are now connected to the scanner from across the network.



Connect your multifunction printer to the primary computer or server on the network with a USB cable.
Insert the driver CD that came with the printer into the drive on the computer that the printer is connected to and install the software. Select 'USB Connection' when prompted to select the connection type.
Use the newly installed multifunction printer software to scan an image and make sure the scanner is working correctly on the computer to which the printer is directly hooked.
Install the third-party software to allow your scanner to be accessed over the network. Popular options include RemoteScan, Blindscanner and the freeware software SaneTwain (see Resources).
Install the multifunction printer driver CD and third-party scanner-sharing software on each PC that you want to be able to have access to the scanner. Use the scanning software installed by the driver disc to scan an image and make sure it works correctly over the network.

How to Enable Bidirectional Communication on a Dell Printer

Log on to your computer, and click the 'Start' button. Choose 'Control Panel' from the list.
Double-click the 'Printers and Faxes' icon, and select your Dell printer from the list. Right-click the Dell printer, and choose 'Properties.'
Click 'Ports,' and check the box titled 'Enable Bidirectional Support.' Click 'OK' to confirm your setting.

How to Take a Printer Offline (7 Steps)

Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of your desktop, and then click 'Devices and Printers.'
Right-click the printer you want to disable, and then click 'Printer Properties.'
Click 'Sharing' and uncheck the box next to 'Share this printer.'
Click 'OK' to save the settings.



Click the Apple menu, and then click 'System Preferences.'
Click 'Print & Fax' in the System Preferences window.
Click the printer's name in the side menu of the Print & Fax window, and then uncheck the box next to 'Share this printer on the network.'

How to Fix Streaking and Lines on a Laser Color Printer

Power on the printer and open the toner cartridge cover. Lift the first toner cartridge out and set it aside.
Use the vacuum cleaner to remove toner residue from under the toner cartridge. This residue tends to accumulate under the cartridge, and it can cause streaks, lines and uneven coloration as the paper moves through the paper path.
Clean the area thoroughly with a soft cloth to remove any remaining paper dust and toner residue. Make sure the area is completely clean before moving on to the next area.
Rotate the toner cartridge carrier to the left and remove the next cartridge. The exact procedure for rotating the cartridge carrier varies from model to model, so consult your owner's manual. Many color printers use a button on the menu to advance each toner cartridge.
Clean the area under each remaining toner cartridge thoroughly, using first the vacuum cleaner and then the cloth. Continue cleaning the interior of the printer until no more toner residue is found.
Wipe each toner cartridge thoroughly before putting it back in the printer. Toner residue and paper dust tend to accumulate on top of the cartridge, and that residue will find its way on to the printouts. Replace any toner cartridges that appear to be leaking. A leaking toner cartridge can contaminate the entire paper path, and this problem is very difficult to resolve without a professional service technician.

How to Set Up a Canon Wireless Printer

Power on your Canon wireless printer after you have removed it from the packaging. Insert the ink cartridges when prompted on the screen. Your first printer ink cartridges are included. If you have a computer already connected to a desktop or Windows XP, skip to step 7.
Print and scan the alignment sheet as prompted on the printer screen. Press OK when done.
Insert the setup CD even if you are connecting your Canon printer via wireless network. There are printer drivers created for wireless networks on this CD.
Follow the CD setup instructions on the screen. Have the printer find the actual wi-fi network signal that you will be using and select that on the printer screen and on your computer. The wi-fi light will be on when the network is connected.
Print a test page from your computer when everything is completed on the screen and if you are prompted by the Canon setup CD to do so.
Go into printers and ensure Canon is set as your default printer. This will ensure all software will use this as your primary printer. There will be a check mark next to it.
Go into printer setup and search for a printer connected via network on your computer. This may take a few minutes. You must enable printer and file sharing on both computers before you will be able to view a USB connected printer on a network.
Select use this printer when it finds your printer. Make sure it is set to be the default printer and print a test page.

How to Install HP C4180 Ink Cartridges

Turn on your HP Photosmart C4180 all-In-one printer. Grasp the print cartridge door at the front of the printer and flip it down toward you until it lies against the flat table or desktop.
Push down on the label on top of the used cartridge (if applicable) until the cartridge unsnaps from the print carriage. Slide and pull the cartridge from the print carriage and set it aside to dispose of later.
Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging. While holding the cartridge by its black plastic sides, remove the pink tab and attached tape covering the copper-colored contacts and end of the cartridge by gripping the tab and pulling on it gently.
Install the new cartridge--with the label facing up--by sliding it into its corresponding slot inside the print carriage and then pushing until it snaps into place. The black or photo cartridge goes into the slot on the right marked with a black and orange label. The tri-color cartridge goes into the slot on the left marked with a green label.
Lift and close the front print cartridge access door and print a test page to confirm that the cartridges are seated correctly and that everything is working correctly.

How to Override the Canon MP 470 Printer Ink Has Run Out Message

Turn off the Canon MP 470 and unplug it from the outlet.
Press the 'On/Off' button while you plug the cable back in.
Hit the 'Stop/Reset' button two times while holding down the 'On/Off' button, then let go of the 'On/Off' button. This puts the printer into factory mode.
Hit the right arrow button until you see 'Shipping Mode 3' on the LCD display. Hit 'OK' to select it.
Hit the 'Stop/Reset' button when you see a message that says 'Without Cleaning.' This tells the Canon printer to print out a test page.
Lift up the Canon MP 470 printer cover and wait for the cartridges to move to the left. Then unplug the printer from the outlet.
Lift out both ink cartridges and close the cover.
Plug the power cable back in and hit the 'On/Off' button.
Place the ink cartridges back inside once you see a message that says 'Replace Cartridges.' Wait a few minutes for the printer to recognize the cartridges before trying to print.

How to Delete a Universal HP Printer Driver (6 Steps)

Locate your Printers folder. In Windows XP, it will be found in the Control Panel under 'Printers.' In Windows Vista and Windows 7, it will be found when you click on the 'Start' menu and look under the list 'Devices and Printers.'
Open the folder and locate the 'HP Universal Printing Pxx' file. Highlight and delete it.
Select 'File' and 'Server Properties.' You will find four tabs. Click on the tab labeled 'Drivers.'
Find the 'HP Universal Printing Pxx' file, located on the list of all the drivers you currently have installed. When you locate it, highlight the file.
Click on the option that is labeled 'Remove,' which gets rid of the Universal HP Printer Driver.
Restart your computer if necessary.

How to Reset a Brother Laser Printer

Press the '+' or '-' key on the face of the printer and scroll to 'LAN.'
Click 'OK' on the face of the printer.
Press the '+' or '-' key and choose 'Factory Reset.'
Select 'OK.'

How to Clean Brother Print Heads

Disconnect the power cord and the phone line. According the directions for your fax machine this will help to ensure your safety.
Locate the lever on the right side of the top cover. Pull this lever to open the top.
Remove the fax/print cartridge by pulling on its attached release lever. You will now see the fax/printer head.
Clean the fax/printer head by wiping it with a lint free cloth moistened lightly with rubbing alcohol.
Replace the fax/print cartridge when the fax/printer head is dry. Replace the cartridge by inserting one end and tilting the other end into the fax/printer until it clicks.
Close the top cover of the fax/printer by pressing down on both sides until the top clicks. Your fax/printer should be operational.

How to Fix a Lexmark Printer (6 Steps)

Check to make sure the printer's AC adapter is firmly plugged into a wall outlet and its USB cable is connected to the USB port on your computer. Try plugging the AC adapter into a different wall outlet, in case your outlet has stopped working or try a different USB cable in the event that it has gone bad. Pop open the top cover of the printer and check to see if any paper is jammed inside and needs to be physically removed.
Open the plastic cover over the ink cartridges or laser toner and pull them out. Check the orientation of the ink or toner. Replace them to make sure they are properly installed. Snap the plastic cover back into place.
Read the information on the LCD screen that shows the printer's status if you have a Lexmark laser printer. Check to see if there is a specific error message being displayed and then consult your manual to see what steps can be taken to fix the problem. Take the printer to a Lexmark authorized service center or purchase your own maintenance kit and replace the print head if you see the error message 'Error 80 Scheduled Maintenance' (see Resources below). Remove and then return the toner cartridge if you see the error message 'Error 20.' Replace the cartridge entirely if you see the error message 'Error 31,' which indicates a defective cartridge.
Power your computer off and then back on. Attempt to print your document again in case your computer stopped recognizing your printer temporarily. Click 'Start' on your task bar and then access the Control Panel. Choose the option to 'Remove Programs.' Uninstall the Lexmark software you installed when you first setup your printer. Locate the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and put it in your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to re-install the software.
Access the Control Panel again. Click 'Printers.' Verify that your Lexmark printer is in the list of available printers. Click 'Add a Printer' if your printer is not showing up. Follow the instructions to add your printer. Navigate back to the Control Panel and click 'Devices.' Click on the plus sign next to 'Printer' and then right-click on the name of your printer. Click 'Settings' and then click 'Drivers.' Download the new software if a more up-to-date driver is available.
Open the Lexmark printer software by double-clicking on its desktop icon or navigating to it through the Start bar. Click on the option to print a test alignment page to ensure that your printer is now working properly.

How to Add a Date Stamp on a Printer (11 Steps)

Press the 'menu' button on the HP printer's interface. Use the down arrow key to navigate to the 'Preferences' option in the menu screen.
Press 'OK' and use the down arrow key to navigate down to the 'Add Date/Time' menu entry. Press 'OK' again.
Scroll to the 'Date/time' option to include both the date and time in the stamp. Scroll to 'Date only' to only display the date, or select 'Off' to turn off the date stamp option.
Choose 'OK' to select the highlighted option.



Press the 'Copy' button on the Lexmark printer's menu panel. Tap the down arrow key on the menu panel until you reach the 'Options' entry.
Press the 'check mark' confirm button to confirm your choice. Scroll down to the 'Time Stamp' entry.
Press the right arrow key to choose 'On' or press the right arrow key again to choose 'Off.'



Press the 'Cancel' button twice on the Epson printer's front panel to return to the main menu screen. Press the down arrow icon twice to highlight the 'More Options' entry.
Press the 'OK' button. Scroll down with the down arrow icon to the 'Date Stamp' entry. Press 'OK' to turn on the option.
Scroll to the date format you want to use, such as 'yyyy.mm.dd' or 'mm.dd.yyyy.' Press 'OK' to confirm the choice. Scroll down to 'Time Stamp' if you want to include the time as well.
Press 'OK.' Scroll to either '12 hour' or '24 hour' and press 'OK' to confirm the choice. Press 'Print' to save the changes.

How to Clear a Printer Paper Jam

Turn the printer off and on to see if it can automatically clear some or all of the jam. Many printers provide an error-code listing on the front panel display for the area where the jam occurred. If your printer shows an error code, be sure and check the printer manual to see if that identifies the area of the printer where the jam occurred.
Turn off the printer.
Remove any paper trays. Inspect them for wrinkled or damaged paper.
Open any other doors that give access to the printer's paper path and to the toner or ink cartridge.
If necessary, remove the toner or ink cartridge. Place it in a bag or away from light to avoid damaging it.
If you find a piece of jammed paper, remove it by holding it with both hands and pulling firmly (see A). The goal is to keep the paper from tearing. If several pieces are jammed together, try pulling out the middle piece first to loosen the jam.
If the paper does tear, try rotating the roller gears manually to free the paper (see B). Don't force anything, though.
Replace the toner or ink cartridge and paper trays, close any doors you opened and turn the printer back on.
If the printer paper jam message still appears, then there is still some paper in the printer. Reinspect the paper path.

How to Check Printing History

Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Printers and Faxes.'
Click the 'File' drop-down menu, select 'Server Properties' and choose 'Advanced.'
Check the box beside 'Log spooler information events.'
Restart your machine.
Return to this location at any later time to view the print log.



Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Control Panel.'
Click 'All Control Panel Items,' select 'Administrative Tools' and choose 'Event Viewer.'
Click 'Applications and Services,' select 'Microsoft,' choose 'Windows' and click 'Print Service.'
Right-click on 'Operational' and select 'Enable Log.'
Return to this window at any time to view the log. Items marked with ID307 are documents that have been printed.



Open Safari.
Type 'http://localhost:631/' into the address bar and hit 'Enter.'
Click the 'Jobs' tab at the top of the page.
Press 'Show All Jobs' to view your print history.

How to Use a BullZip PDF Printer (3 Steps)

Download the BullZip software from the BullZip website (see Resources).
Install BullZip by opening the downloaded .zip file and running the enclosed setup program.
Print using BullZip. After the software has been installed, 'BullZip PDF Printer' will appear among your list of available printers when you print a document. Simply select this printer and click 'Print.' The software will ask you to name the completed file and ask where you would like to save it. After you make these choices, the program will complete the task and the completed .pdf file will appear in the requested location.

How do I Check the Printer Status Settings?

Click on your 'Start' button on the lower left corner of the screen. Click on 'Control Panel' in the window that appears.
Click on the 'Printers and Faxes' icon when the 'Control Panel' opens.
Look in the window that pops up for the name of the printer you want to check, which is usually the model of the printer. Look under the 'Status' section, and make sure that it says 'Ready.'
Right click on the printer name and click on 'Properties.' In this window you are able to adjust color settings and whether the printer uses double-sided printing. Adjust the settings to your particular preferences or printing requirements and click on 'OK' to confirm.

How to Find Where the Ink Cartridge Is on a Canon PIXMA MP480 Printer

Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on.
Grasp the front top of the printer. This is the Scanning Unit Cover.
Lift the Scanning Unit Cover gently until you hear a click. The cover will remain open by itself.
Wait while the cartridge holder moves from the left to the center of the printer. The ink cartridges are located in the cartridge holder.

How to Remove a USB Printer Port

Unplug the USB printer from the computer.
Click 'Start' and then click the 'Control Panel.'
Select 'Printers and Other Hardware.'
Select the printer with the USB port that you would like to remove.
Click 'Printers' and then select 'Properties.'
Go to the 'Ports' tab and then highlight the USB port.
Click 'Delete Port' and then click 'Apply' and then 'OK.'

How to Reset an HP Laser Jet 4 Printer

Press the 'Shift' and 'Menu' buttons at the same time. Hold the buttons down until you see 'RESET=MENU' appear on the screen.
Press the '+' key until 'MENU*' appears on the display. Press 'Enter' to select the menu reset option.
Press 'ON LINE' to complete the system reset. Watch the display for the 'Reset Complete' notification.

How to Connect a Printer using Bluetooth

Make sure your printer is Bluetooth enabled. Some printers come this way (read the manual to verify) but others require adapters. Shop online or visit an electronics store to find an inexpensive Bluetooth printer adapter.
Set up your adapter. All you need do is connect one end to your computer and the other end to your printer and it will install itself.
Turn on the printer. Make sure it is connected to a working electrical outlet and the printer power is on correctly.
Open Bluetooth devices on your PC. After installing your Bluetooth adapter, go to the control panel and open 'Bluetooth Devices.'
Add printer automatically. This is less secure, but easier. From the options tab, make sure the options 'Turn discover on' and 'Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer' are checked. Your printer and computer should then find each other automatically and begin working. If you'd rather not let other devices discover your computer, follow steps 6 and 7 instead.
Add device manually. From the devices tab, select 'Add Device' and run the installation wizard to find your printer.
Use the 'Add Printers' wizard. You can also add the printer by clicking 'Start' and 'Printers and Faxes' and then 'Add a Printer.' When the wizard pops up, select 'Bluetooth printer' and Windows will search for your printer automatically.

How to Print a Page In Landscape Orientation (3 Steps)

Open the document that you would like to print.
Click 'File' at the top of your screen and click 'Page Setup' on the drop-down menu. A new box will appear where you will be able to change the settings of your page. Find the section of this box that says 'Orientation.' Click on 'Landscape Orientation.' Make sure that the box next to Landscape has a check or is filled in, showing that it has been selected.
Click 'OK' to apply the settings to your page. Print your document and it should print in landscape orientation.

How to Reset an HP PSC 1300 Printer

Turn the printer off by pressing the ��On/Resume�� button that is located on the front panel of the printer.
Disconnect the power cable from the rear of the printer.
Plug the power cable back into the rear of the printer.
Turn the printer back on using the ��On/Resume�� button that was used to turn it off.

How to Scan a Document on the Canon MP530

Power on the MP530 printer.
Lift open the scanner cover, and then place your document face-down on the glass.
Launch the MP Navigator program from your computer. This is the scanning application that was installed along with your printer installation.
Click the 'Scan Photo/Document' button at the top of the window.
Click the 'Scan' button at the bottom of the window, and then wait for the printer to scan your document.
Click the 'Save to PC' button at the right side of the window.

How to Repair an HP Officejet Scanner Failure

Place a color document face-down on the scanning glass and close the lid. Press the 'Start Color Copy' button, then lift the lid slightly during the scan to see if the scanner's light is working.
Take the printer to a service shop if you do not see any light coming from under the scanning glass. If you do see a light, unplug the printer's power cord from any surge protectors of other devices and plug it directly into an electrical outlet.
Move the printer to a different room and still plug it directly into an electrical outlet if you see the same error again. Power cycle the printer by unplugging the power cord with the printer turned off, waiting 30 seconds, then plugging the power cord back into the printer and turning the printer on.
Partially reset the printer if you continue seeing the error message. Unplug the power cord, then hold the '3' and '#' buttons on the control panel as you plug the power cord back in.
Do a semi-full reset on the printer by unplugging the power cord from the printer. Hold the '#' and '6' buttons on the control panel down while you plug the power cord back into the printer.
Take the printer to a repair shop if the error still displays.

How to Scan a Picture on an All

Blow the dust from your scanner and printing area with canned air. Clean the scanner bed and the underside of the document lid with a damp, lint-free cloth before scanning.
Get your computer and all-in-one printer turned on and talking to each other. Open the scanning software on your computer if needed. If not, you can use the controls on your printer to run the show.
Lay the picture to be scanned face-down on the glass. Square up the photo using the guides that are usually located along the edges of the scanning bed.
Close the lid.
Go for a higher dpi (dots per inch) count if you plan on displaying the scanned image at larger-than-life size. Otherwise, you can select a lower resolution.
Click the scan button on your computer's scanning software window. Some all-in-one printers need you to press the scan button on the printer itself; check the manual before using.
Get a preview of the scanned image up on your computer monitor. This might happen automatically depending on your software settings; if not, you will have to prompt your computer to display one.
Correct small defects such as red-eye in the image. Save extensive changes for later with dedicated photo-editing software.
Accept the scan and save to your hard drive. Remember to put your picture away.

How to Find the Printer on a Wireless Network

Click 'Start.'
Click 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Devices and Printers.'
Click on the menu listing for 'Printers and Faxes' to expand it. You will now see an icon appear for the printer that is shared on your wireless network.
Right-click on the icon for the wireless printer and click 'Properties.' This will give you any bit of information you need to know about the device, including who manufactured it, what model number it is and where exactly it is physically located on your network.

How to Print Over Internet to Network Printer

Click the 'Start' button, and press 'Run.'
Type 'cmd' in the 'Open' box and press the 'OK' button.
Type 'print /d:\printserver\ share namedrive :\path\filename', and press the 'Enter' key. Shortly thereafter, the title of your document will appear on your screen, stating your print job is currently printing.
Type 'exit' to end the command prompt and then press the 'Enter' key.

How to Create a Default PDF Printer Setting

Click once on the Windows 'Start' button, once on 'Settings' and select the 'Printers and Faxes' option. This action will launch a pop-up window that lists all available printers.
Right-click once on the 'PDF' printing icon, and select the 'Printer Preferences' option. In this example, 'Adobe PDF' is used. This action will launch a 'Preferences' pop-up window.
Use the tabs on the 'Preferences' window to select any default print settings that you want for your PDF printing. Note that, with the exception of printer trays, most of the print settings are the same as with a regular printer. Click once on the 'OK' button to save the settings as your defaults.
Right-click once on the 'PDF' printing icon, and select the 'Set as Default Printer' option. This will use the PDF writing program as the default print option for all programs. You will notice a check mark near the PDF print icon.

How to Remove the Printer Head on a Brother MFC

Push the button to open the front cover of the Brother multifunction unit. Push the button on the front of the unit to open the paper outlet cover.
Locate the print head cartridge and grasp the handle to lift it out of the printer. Be sure to hold the print head cartridge by its handle.
Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging. Remove the top of the aluminum package.
Grasp the handle on the top of the new print cartridge and set it on a flat surface. Make sure the print head cartridge does not touch anything as you are lifting it out of the box. Be sure not to shake or tilt the cartridge.
Open the top of the aluminum package from left to right. Pull each of the seals off of the new print head cartridge one at a time. Remove the tape from the top of the cartridge, and hold the protective cover. Carefully remove the protective cover from the print head cartridge.
Grasp the cartridge by the handle and position the flat end toward the back of the printer. Line up the rollers on the print head cartridge with the arrows on the printer and carefully lower it into place. Pull the protective cover sheet off of the cartridge by pulling it straight up. Close the paper outlet unit and then close the printer.

How to Install the Microsoft XPS Printer Driver

Visit Microsoft's website to download the XPS viewer software. You can find a download page by searching for 'XPS' under the Windows Hardware Developer Central section. Click 'Download the Microsoft XPS Essentials Pack' to continue. Alternatively, you can select to download only the viewer, but you will be provided with fewer features. Save the file, and when it has finished downloading, click 'Run' or 'Open' to begin the installation.
Walk through the steps in the installer, which will copy the files to your computer. The XPS file viewer, document writer, thumbnail handlers, filters and print drivers will all be installed. You must read through the Microsoft Software License Terms and agree to them for the installation to continue.
Test the installation. Open any printable file, such as a document, image or website, and click 'File' at the top of the screen, then 'Print.' Select the 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' as the printer, and click 'Print.' The program will then ask you where to save the file, and after a moment of rendering, an XPS file will be created.

How to Delete Printer History (6 Steps)

Open the computer's 'Control Panel' from the system menu icon on the taskbar.
Click the 'Hardware and Sound' link in the Control Panel options. Select the 'Printers' link in the Hardware and Sound sub-menu.
Locate your printer's icon link in the pop-up window that appears.
Click the printer's icon link once to highlight it, and select the 'See What's Printing' tab option in the menu across the top of the window. A pop-up window will appear, and display all of the printer's history.
Right-click over the printer history and/or activity you want to delete. The printer history tabs will be located directly below the 'Document Name' column.
Select the 'Cancel' or 'Cancel All Documents' action in the drop-down menu in order to view and delete printer history items and activity. The Cancel action will enable you to delete selected printer history items. The Cancel All Documents action will delete all of the printer history simultaneously.

How to Find the IP Address of My HP 4100N Printer

Find the printer's control panel. Press the right 'Menu' button until the 'EIO' menu appears.
Press the right 'Item' key until you see the 'CFG Network' option. Use the 'Value' keys to change the setting to 'Yes.'
Press the right 'Item' key until you see the 'CFG TCP/IP' option. Use the 'Value' key to change the option to 'Yes.'
Press the right 'Item' arrow until you see the 'DHCP' option. Use the 'Value' keys to change the setting to 'No.'
Select the right 'Item' arrow key until you see 'IP Byte 1.' Use the 'Value' arrow key to change the setting to the first number in the IP address, then click 'Select' to accept the setting. Repeat the process with 'IP Byte 2,' 'IP Byte 3' and 'IP Byte 4.'
Press the right 'Menu' button until the 'Information' menu appears. Press the right 'Item' arrow until the 'Print configuration page' option appears. Press the 'Select' button to send the configuration page to the printer. Wait for the configuration page to print, then look at the TCP/IP settings to make sure the settings are correct.

How to Charge a Polaroid PoGo Printer (4 Steps)

Connect the AC adapter charger cable to the AC adapter port on the left side of your Polaroid PoGo instant mobile printer.
Plug the adapter into a wall outlet. If the printer is functioning correctly, the Power/Battery LED will begin blinking orange indicating that the battery is charging.
Wait for the LED to blink green in approximately 2.5 hours indicating that the battery has charged completely.
Unplug the charger from your PoGo printer and the outlet.

My Canon Printer Won't Print

Check the cable connection running from the Canon printer to your computer. If the USB data cable is not completely connected into either the computer or the printer the print request is not going to reach the printer.
Fill the paper tray of the Canon printer. If there is no paper (or only a few sheets) the printer is unable to print the document. Fill the printer tray and retry to print the document.
Open the document you want to print and select the 'Print' option. Click the printer selection and choose the Canon printer. If the Canon printer is not selected as the go-to printer it does not receive the printer request.
Install the Canon printer's drivers. Without the drivers the computer is unable to send the request to the printer. These drivers are available on a driver installation CD that came with the hardware. Insert the CD into the computer and follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
Change out the ink cartridges of the Canon printer. If the cartridges are running out of ink the printer is unable to produce the document.

How Do I Print Black and White Copies From a Color Printer?

Click on print in your software. The print dialog box should appear.
Choose your printer from the drop-down box at the top of the print dialog. Click on 'Properties'.
Check the gray scale or black and white box. Click 'OK'.
Click 'Print'.

How to Install a Printer on a D

Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the rear of the printer.
Insert the other end of the cable into the USB port on the rear of the D-Link router.
Insert the SharePort software CD into the disc drive on your computer. Click 'Next' in the installer window that appears. Click 'Next' in the destination folder, and click 'Next' in the utility name field. Click 'Start' to install the SharePort utility to your computer. Click 'Finish.'
Click the Windows orb and click 'All Programs.' Click the 'SharePort' entry to open the program's interface. The printer appears in the list of connected devices.

How to Troubleshoot the SII Smart Label Printer

Adjust the position of the labels if you see the labels advancing at an angle and the print crooked. Swivel the label cover so it's open, and take off the print engine cover. The print engine cover comes off if you pull on the edges at the top of the cover.
Release the pressure on the label stock by pulling the platen lever forward. The platen lever is on the right. Realign the labels, so that they're straight. Then lock the platen lever again, check the labels feed through the slot and replace the covers.
Remove stuck labels. Cut the label stock between the label roll and the label slot at the back of the printer. Swivel the label cover open and take off the print cover, as in Step 1. Pull the platen lever forward and remove the stuck label. You may have to use alcohol to remove adhesive residue. Return the platen lever and close the covers.

How to Add Evernote to a Printer (7 Steps)

Go to evernote.com in your browser window, click the 'Sign In' link at the upper right corner of the screen, and provide your log-in credentials on the next page. Click the 'Sign In' button to access your Evernote account.
Click the notebook you wish to access from the far-left 'Notesbooks' column. Click the note and it fully displays in the right-hand panel.
Click the 'Print' button from the upper right corner of the screen. On the pop-up window, highlight your printer on the list, and click the 'Print' button. The Evernote note is added to the printing queue.



Launch the Evernote program on your desktop by double-clicking its icon.
Click the notebook you want to view under the 'Notebooks' section in the left-hand sidebar.
Click to highlight the desired note you wish to print, then click the 'File' menu and select 'Print.'
Choose the printer name from the available list and click the 'Print' button.

How to Scan a Document With an HP OfficeJet J4540 Printer

Place the document you want to scan face-down on the glass.
Press the 'left' or 'right' arrow until you reach the 'Scan' function on the display.
Press 'OK.'
Press the 'right' arrow to select 'HP photo and imaging software.' You can also continue to press the 'right' button to select another software program, if you choose.
Press 'Start.'

How to Disable Color Management in a Printer Dialog

Open a printer dialog box. If you use Windows, press and release the 'Windows' key to open the 'Start' menu, then move your mouse over to 'Printers and Faxes' and click it. Locate your printer within the window, right-click on it and click 'Properties.' On a Mac, click the name of your hard drive in the 'Finder,' then 'Library' and then 'Printers.' Click the name of your printer, then click 'Options & Supplies.'
Enter the 'Color Management' menu. Click the 'Advanced' button ('Advanced Color Settings' if you use a Mac), then move your mouse to the top-right corner of the printer dialog box.
Disable 'Color Management.' Click your mouse inside the circle next to 'ICM,' then next to the text 'No Color Adjustment' in the 'ICC Profile' pane. Click 'OK.'

How to Change the Default Printer

Click on the Start menu and click on Settings, then Printers.
A window will appear showing the icons of all the printers that are installed on your system. Right-click on the icon for the printer you want to use as the default. A menu will appear.
Click on Set as Default.
To make sure the correct printer is now set as the default, right-click on the printer icon again. When the menu opens, a check mark should appear before Set as Default.

How to Add a Printer to Iprint (13 Steps)

Open an Internet Explorer or Firefox browser window. Type in the address for your company or institution's iPrint Manager Web page. Click 'Enter.'
Click 'Install iPrint Client' located on the right-hand side of the browser window.
Restart your computer.
Open an Internet Explorer or Firefox browser window after your computer has finished rebooting. Return to the iPrint Manager Web page.
Click on the printer that you want to install to the iPrint network. Click 'OK.' The iPrint manager will install the printer and automatically configure the printer's driver.



Click the 'Start' button and choose 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Network and Sharing Center' and choose 'View computers and devices' from the left-hand options menu.
Click 'Add a printer' on the main toolbar.
Click 'Network Printer' and choose 'Add a local printer.'
Check 'Create a new port' and choose 'Standard TCP.' Click 'Next.'
Type in the printer's name and click 'Next.'
Click 'Custom.'
Type in the printer's name in the port name field. Check the 'LPR Byte
Counting Enabled' box. Click 'OK.'

How to Connect a Canon Pixma MP600 to a Computer

Turn on the computer and boot the operating system. Do not turn the printer on at this time and do not plug the USB cable into either device.
Place the MP600 setup CD in the computer's optical drive and wait for the installation program to automatically launch. Click the 'Easy Install' button when the installation program window opens.
Review the list of applications that the program will install on the computer, then click the 'Install' button to continue the process. Read over the license agreement that appears on the screen, then click the 'Yes' button to agree.
Follow the on screen instructions to finish installing the MP600 on your computer, which will vary depending on the computer's operating system. Click the 'Ok' button when the software asks to restart the computer. Start the operating system again.
Plug the USB cable into the printer and computer when the installation software tells you to. Press the MP600's 'Power' button to turn the printer on and wait for the installation software to detect the printer. Follow the instructions on the screen to register the MP600 with Canon. Click the 'Exit' button once the program confirms the installation process is complete.

How to Replace a Toner Cartridge in a Laser Printer

Navigate through the menu of your laser printer using the keypad.
Choose 'Replace Toner.'
Select the cartridge that you want to replace (the printer will give you options of which cartridge you would like to replace). The selected cartridge will rotate to the inside front of the printer.
Open the printer door and lift up the handhold. Gently dislodge the cartridge for removal.
Take a new toner cartridge out of the box and shake it gently. Remove the protective tape.
Insert the new cartridge into the laser printer and align the cartridge with the arrows. Push down gently to make sure it is locked into place.
Close the front panel of the printer, and it is ready for use. Print a test page.

How to Install Mac Printer Drivers (9 Steps)

Acquire the Mac printer driver either by downloading it or getting it on CD. Most printers come with the drivers needed to run the printer. You can also check the printer manufacturer's website to get the correct drivers.
Be sure that your printer is connected to your Mac and turned on. Reboot your computer if you connected the printer after your last reboot.
Double click on the .dmg or installer file for the driver. If you got the software on CD instead of downloading it, load the CD into your Mac and then double click on the .dmg file. This is called 'unpacking' the software.
'Mount' the printer driver by copying the files to your hard drive. To do this, just drag and drop the files into the folder where you want to save your software. The Mac will then copy the files to the location you specified.
Follow any further instructions the installation software gives you to complete the installation process.
'Eject' the .dmg or installer file. To do this, drag the file from your desktop into the trash can.
Open the Print Center on your Mac and then click the 'ALT' key and 'Add' at the same time. You should see a list of printers that includes the one you are installing. Choose this printer and click the 'Add' button in the dialog box.
Reboot your computer if you do not see the printer on the list. Be sure that the printer is turned on and connected to your Mac first.
Your printer might already be on the printer list before you install the manufacturer software. If this is the case, remove it from the printer list before you install the software. Then add the printer back to the list.

How to Use PHP with a Thermal Printer

Connect your thermal printer to your computer. Make sure all cables are tightly connected to your computer ports before setting up your printer in PHP.
Install all of the necessary drivers for your printer if it is not plug-and-play. Some newer operating systems, such as Windows Vista and Windows 7, should automatically install it for you, but always be ready to do it manually if that doesn't happen. Consult your printer's manual for instructions on how to install drivers.
Use the following code to install and use your thermal printer in PHP:
This code establishes the connection with the receipt printer through PRN, writes to the receipt printer through the file handle, and then disconnects the printer after printing your document.

How to Add a Printer (7 Steps)

To add a printer, first follow your printer's instruction manual to assemble your printer and connect it to your computer. When you are ready to install the software, have your printer's CD-ROM or floppy disk handy.
Open the Start menu and choose Settings, then Printers.
Double-click on Add Printers.
Follow the instructions provided by the Print wizard. If you're adding a network printer, be sure to find out its name or network path. To make sure you're using the most recent printer driver, insert your printer CD-ROM or floppy disk when asked. You can also choose a preinstalled driver that matches the printer make and model you're trying to add, but it might be older than a driver that came with the printer. (If you're installing a networked printer, ask your system administrator if there are newer drivers available on the network.)
When prompted, indicate whether you want to use this printer as the default. If you have only one printer, you will say yes. If you have two, you must choose which one is to be the default.
When asked if you want to print a test page, it is a good idea to say yes.
When satisfied, click Finish to complete the installation process.

How to Reset an Epson C90

Press the 'Power' button on the printer to turn it off.
Wait 2 to 3 minutes.
Press the 'Power' button again to turn the printer on.
Print a test page to confirm that the printer is working.



Turn off your computer.
Press the 'Power' button on the printer to turn it off.
Disconnect the printer from the computer.
Disconnect the printer's power cable.
Wait 2 to 3 minutes.
Reconnect the power cable and connect the printer to the computer.
Turn on the computer and printer.
Print a test page.



Turn off the printer and disconnect it from your computer.
Click 'Start' and select 'Printers and Faxes.' Windows Vista and 7 users should click 'Devices and Printers.'
Right-click the printer and choose 'Delete.' Windows Vista and 7 users should right-click the printer and choose 'Remove Device.'
Restart the computer.
Connect the printer to the computer and turn the printer on. Windows will automatically detect and reinstall the printer driver.
Print a test page.

How to Dispose of Printer Toner Cartridges

Learn how companies recycle toner cartridges and often use its raw material to make new items including cartridges. Toner cartridges are dismantled and go through a quality check before being reused.
Contact the cartridge manufacturer or seller. A majority of cartridge manufacturers have plans in place on recycling old and used cartridges and they will accept it.
Dispose toner cartridges in the appropriate trash container. Do not dispose toner cartridges in the normal trash box. If you live in an urban house, make sure you dispose of the cartridge in the 'green' recycle trash box. If you work in an office or study in college, you will most likely locate a facility where you can drop of your used toner cartridges.
Go online and learn about recycling and disposal information on various electronics items and computer peripherals using prominent search engines.
Visit the official EPA website (www.epa.gov) to learn more about toner cartridge disposal.

How to Reset an HP 3030 Printer

Cut the power to the HP 3030 by pulling the power cord free from the back of the printer. Wait a few minutes, and then reconnect the power cord to the rear of the HP 3030.
Turn the printer back on and allow for complete start-up. Place a sheet of paper in the paper feeder to run a test pattern. If the printer is working properly, the reset was a success. If not, continue to step 3.
Disconnect the USB cable leading from your HP 3030. Insert your printer installation disc into your computer's CD drive. Wait for it to automatically launch. Select 'setup' from the menu and click on 'remove HP3030b'. This uninstalls all printer programs from your computer.
Plug the USB cable back into your HP 3030. The printer installation disc will immediately recognize it and reinstall the software.
Print out another test sheet to make certain all issues were corrected.

How to Fix a Paused HP Deskjet D1341 Printer (6 Steps)

Locate the control panel on the front of your HP Deskjet. This is the portion of the printer's case that has a series of buttons on it.
Press down on the button labeled 'Pause.'
Release the button labeled 'Pause.' Your HP Deskjet will no longer be paused.



Double-click on the 'HP Deskjet Printer' icon in your computer's task bar. This will display on screen a listing of all of the documents you are attempting to print.
Right-click on the item on screen that has a 'Status' listing of 'Paused.'
Click 'Resume.' This will make your printer work once again.

How to Make a Copy on a Multi

Start up your multi-function printer and computer. Wait until it has powered on completely before beginning.
Open the printer's lid and place your item on the copying surface with the side you want copied face-down on the glass. Double-check the alignment.
Shut the printer's lid. For large items, such as books, you may want to remove the printer lid rather than forcing it closed.
Choose the kind of copy you want: black-and-white or color. You also may have to select the kind of paper that you are copying.
Size the copy to the page if desired. Some multi-function printers allow you to expand or shrink the original to fit different sizes of paper.
Enter the number of copies you want. You may do this on the multi-function printer or in the print setup of your computer. Make sure the paper tray has enough paper to finish your copying job.
Press the 'Start' button. Other names for this might be the 'Copy' or 'Print' button.
Remove the pages as they are delivered from the printer's feeding mechanism. Do not tug on the copies as they come out. Let them fall into your hands.

How to Print From a Mac to a Dell V305 Printer

Plug the Dell V305 printer into an available power outlet and then plug the printer's USB cord into an available USB port in your Macintosh computer.
Press the power button on your printer.
Open the document that you wish to print and click 'File,' then 'Print.'
Click the 'Print' button if you see 'Dell V305' listed in the 'Printer' drop-down menu.
If you do not see your printer in the list, click the 'Add Printer' button. Search the list of printers and select 'Dell V305.' Click on 'Add.'
Close the dialog box. Click 'File,' then 'Print.'

How Can I Connect My Printer to an Ethernet Connection?

Connect the Ethernet cable to your printer, then connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet router. Write down the printer's name. If you don't see it written on the printer, contact the network administrator.
Click 'Start,' then 'Control Panel.' Click on 'Hardware and Sound' and 'Printers.'
Click 'Add a Printer' to open the Add Printer Wizard. Click 'Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.'
Click your printer's name in the list of available printers. Click 'Next.'
Click the button next to 'Download drivers and software' when prompted.

How to Adjust the Printer Margins in Outlook

Look at what you want to print in an Outlook preview pane. Click the preview pane button on the menu bar or choose 'Print Preview' from the File menu.
Click 'Page Setup,' and then select the 'Paper' tab. In the lower left hand corner of the Page Setup window, you'll see margin measurements for top, bottom, left and right printer margins for the paper.
Change the margin values as needed. The Outlook default is often set at 1/2 inch (0.5') for each of the four margins.
Click 'OK' to save new printer margin settings and return to the page you want to print. Click print.
Going directly to 'Page Setup' located in the File menu is another option to change margins using a specific printer style.
Select the specific style that comes closest to what you want to print, such as 'Table' or 'Memo.'
Choose the 'Paper' tab again to find the margins in the lower left of the window. Change margins as needed. Click 'OK' to close, and then 'Print.'

How to Troubleshoot an HP Photosmart C3100

Ensure that your HP Photosmart C3100 printer is properly connected to an electrical outlet if it does not power on. Press down on the power cord to ensure that it is fully plugged into the outlet. Press the power button on the printer again and it will begin to start up.
Check your Photosmart C3100's connection to your computer if the Power button on the front of the printer flashes repeatedly after you press the 'Start Scan' button. The flashing light means that the printer is unable to communicate with your computer. Remove the USB cord that connects the two devices from the port on your computer and reinsert it.
Reset your HP Photosmart C3100 printer if it does not respond to the 'Print' command. Unplug the printer's power cord and wait at least ten seconds with the power cord removed. Reinsert the power cord and power the printer back on. Print a document of your choosing to verify that the printer is functioning properly.

How to Fix a USB Printer Device That's Not Recognized

Print a test page directly to the printer to make sure the printer is working properly. On most printers holding the power button for 5-10 seconds will start the test page printing.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer and the computer. Turn the printer off and then reseat the cable on both ends. To reseat the cable, pull the square end of the USB cable out of the back of the printer, pull the flat end of the USB cable out of the USB slot on the computer, then firmly reattach both ends of the cable.
Power the printer back on and send a test page from your computer. To send the test page click on the 'Start' button and choose 'Control Panel' from the menu. Double-click the 'Printers and Faxes' icon and right click on the printer. Choose 'Properties' from the menu and click the 'Print test page' button.
Move the USB cable to another port on your computer if the test page still fails to print. If moving the cable does not work the USB cable will need to be replaced.

How to Mirror Print on My Canon Pixma (7 Steps)

Turn on your Pixma printer and your computer, then verify that the two devices are connected with a USB or printer cable.
Click the 'Start' button in the lower left corner of the screen, then select 'Control Panel.'
Double-click on 'Printers,' 'Devices and Printers' or 'Printers and Faxes.'
Right-click on your Pixma printer and choose the 'Printing Preferences' option.
Select the 'Main' tab at the top of the window.
Click the drop-down menu next to 'Media Type' and choose the 'T-Shirt Transfers' option.
Click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the window, then the 'OK' button. To stop printing mirror images, return to this setting and choose a different media type.

How to Transfer Print Jobs to Another Printer

Click the 'Start' button on the left side of the task bar. Click 'Printers and Faxes' in the menu that appears, launching a new window.
Double-click the icon for the printer that you want to transfer a print job from. Look for the 'Printer' menu, then click the 'Properties' button.
Click the tab labeled 'Ports.' If the printer you wish to send the print job to is on the same print server as the other printer, click the port assigned to the printer you wish to send the print job to. Click the 'Ok' button to save your selection.
Click 'Add Port' if you want to transfer a print job to a printer on a different print server. Click 'Local Port' then click 'New Port.' Type in the blank box two forward slashes, the name of the print server for the printer you wish to send the print job to, one forward slash and the name of the printer you wish to send the print job.

How to Telnet Into an HP Printer

Launch Command Prompt on your computer by typing 'cmd' in Windows Search. If you haven't used Telnet before on a Windows 8 computer, you must install it first. To do this, open the terminal window with an admin account and type 'pkgmgr /iu:'TelnetClient' at the command prompt. Press 'Enter' and then confirm your decision as prompted.
In the text box, enter 'telnet <IP address>'. Replace the '<IP address>' with the IP of the HP printer.
Enter a user name and password for the telnet session. If this is a new setup, it is blank. You can set a user name and password to protect the machine from unauthorized telnet access. Enter 'passwd: <password>' to set a password on the telnet session after you've logged in for the first time.
Set the printer to log print jobs and errors. You can set the HP printer to store any messages to a text file on a local network computer. To set these configurations, enter the following commands:syslog-config: 1
syslog-svr: <local computer's IP address>
set-cmnty-name: <printer's SNMP password>The SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, password is a separate password from the main telnet session. Replace '<local computer's IP address>' with the IP for the computer that stores the system logs.
Type 'IP <new_ip_address>' to change the IP for the HP printer. Once you change the IP address, you need to take note of the change to telnet to the printer a second time.
Close the telnet window and send a test print. This ensures that you've configured the settings properly and the IP address is found by the local network machines.

How to Manually Clean an HP Inkjet Cartridge

Unplug the power cord from the printer.
Remove the ink cartridge(s). Check your user manual for specific instructions on how to remove your cartridge from the printer. Once you've removed them, place them wide side down on a paper towel.
Find the copper colored circuitry strip. This is generally located on the back of the cartridge. Clean this portion with a cotton swab containing a little bit of water.
Find the carriage contacts on the ink cartridge. These are located on the back wall of the ink cartridge. Clean these contacts with a cotton swab containing a little bit of water also.
Remove any leftover moisture. Examine both the copper colored circuitry strip and the contacts you've just cleaned. Use a cotton swab to remove any water left on each.
Reinstall your ink cartridge(s). Consult your manual for full directions on how to do that. Be sure all moisture is removed from the ink cartridge before reinstalling.

How to Change a Printer from Offline to Online

Open the Start menu and click on the 'Devices and Printers' icon. This will open a window with a list of the printers currently set up on your computer.
Double-click on the icon of the printer you want to change to online. The status of the printer will be shown as either 'Printer: Ready' or 'Printer: Offline.'
Click on 'Printer: Offline' and the Printer menu will appear. Click on 'Printer' in the menu bar and uncheck 'Use Printer Offline.' This action will change the printer from offline to online.



Open System Preferences by clicking on the icon in the Dock.
Go to the Print & Fax control panel under the Hardware category.
Select the printer you want to take online from the list on the left side of the screen. Then click on the 'Open Print Queue' button.
Click on the 'Resume Printer' button at the top of the queue window to change the printer from offline to online.

How to Print Labels on a Toshiba Printer and Copier

Place the original on the glass or in the automatic document handler.
Open the bypass tray on the right side of the copier. Flip down the tray, then pull out the tray extension.
Place the label sheets into the bypass tray face down with the head toward you.
Adjust the paper guides in the bypass tray appropriately for the label sheet.
Touch the paper size button on the control panel to correspond with the label sheet size (usually 'LTR' size). Touch the 'Media Type' button on the control panel, then touch 'Thick 2.' Touch 'Enter.'
Press the 'Start' key.



Open the bypass tray on the right side of the copier. Flip down the tray, then pull out the tray extension.
Place the label sheets into the bypass tray face down with the head toward you.
Adjust the paper guides in the bypass tray appropriately for the label sheet.
Return to your desk, then select the 'Print' option in the software application from which you wish to print.
Select the Toshiba printer. In the Print dialog, select the bypass tray as the paper source and select 'Thick 2' print mode, then print the document.

How to Add a Printer Icon to the Desktop (3 Steps)

Click the 'Start' button and choose 'Control Panel' from the menu. Double-click the 'Printers' icon.
Right-click on the printer whose icon you want to add to your computer desktop. Choose 'Create Shortcut' from the menu.
Answer 'Yes' when prompted to put the shortcut on your desktop. Double-click the desktop icon to open the printer properties.

How to Use a Printer

Using a printer even basic printer is extremely easy to do. There are many different models of printers out there. You have your very basic to your all-in-one printer. The printer with everything on it works pretty much just like the regular printer you just have a lot more buttons to push.
Make sure that your printer is hooked up properly before using it. If this is a brand new printer then it will go through a check and print out a test page for you. A lot of different times you can just turn it on, you will hear the ink moving around. Something might come up on the computer telling you that the printer is on and working properly.
Open the page you want to print. If you are on the Internet and want to print something from there. All you have to do is go up to file, then down to page set up. This will give you more printing options to choose from. When you are done setting up the page you can verify you have the right printer hooked up by clicking on 'Printer' at the bottom. Once everything looks good click on 'OK' and now your page should print out.
Open up a '.doc' file if that is where your page is that you need to print. When you are ready to print go up to 'File' and 'Print Setup'. Again you can choose how you want your page to look, and check and make sure the right printer is installed. If your page is set up the way you like it you can just click on the printer icon on the tool bar or go to 'File' then 'Print.'
Using a printer a lot over time will start to wear down your ink supply. Some models of printers let you know when your ink supply is getting low. If you have an older printer you will just have to go by what the printed page looks like. If it is very worn and faded then it is time to install a new ink cartridge.

How to Make Your Own Window Clings With an Inkjet Printer

Prepare your image for the window cling on your computer (using programs such as Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator).
Insert a sheet of inkjet cling film (such as HYAZ Inkjet Ultra Cling or MCG Papers Window Cling for Inkjet), making sure the rough side is placed for printing.
Print your image on the inkjet cling film one sheet at a time (if available, use the manual paper tray instead of the automatic paper tray).
Set the printed page aside and allow the ink to dry for approximately five minutes.
Cut out your design, if desired, and arrange your printed images in a single layer on a flat surface.
Place a clean plastic sheet over the printed design(s) and place a weight such as a book on top to keep the paper flat as it dries thoroughly overnight.
Remove the paper backing from the printed film and place on the inside of your window.
Gently smooth away any bubbles, if visible.

How to Perform Printer Maintenance (14 Steps)

Turn off the printer and unplug any attached cables. Move the printer to a good accessible location.
Remove paper trays. Open the printer cover and gently remove the toner cartridge, being careful not to shake it. Place it on a clean sheet of paper.
Clean the inside of the printer with a lint-free cloth. Laser printers sometimes come with a small brush for cleaning the toner dust from the hard-to-reach spots. If one is not supplied, you can use a clean, dry paintbrush.
Moisten a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and gently clean the rollers to remove any buildup.
Replace the toner cartridge once the unit is cleaned and dry. Close the cover and clean the outside of the printer with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaner suitable for plastic.
Wipe down the paper trays with a clean cloth and replace. Return the printer to its normal location and plug the cables in.
Print a blank page to remove any last dust or toner particles.



Turn the printer off, unplug the cables and move to a good location for cleaning.
Remove paper. Open the printer to gain access to the ink cartridges and paper rollers. Check to see if there are any ink drips or stains on the inside of the unit. Clean the ink spots with a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol.
Moisten a clean cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and gently clean the paper rollers. If the swab gets dirty, use a new swab. Using a lint-free cloth, wipe the inside of the printer to remove the dust from the printer. Close printer cover. Using a cloth moistened with a gentle safe-for-plastic cleaner, wipe the outside of the printer.
Return the printer to its usual spot. Plug in the cables and replace the paper in the paper tray. Turn the printer on and open the printer's software program.
Go to the Tools section of your printer software and run a print head cleaning cycle, following the onscreen instructions.
Before you install a new ink cartridge, take a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol and gently wipe the contacts in the receptacle where the new ink cartridge will go. This keeps the contacts clean and helps prevent printing problems and ink error messages.
Print at least one page a week to keep the ink nozzles on the cartridge clear and clog-free.

How to Connect to My Printer Via WiFi (5 Steps)

Click the Windows \'Start\' button and select \'Control Panel.\' Double-click the \'Printers\' icon in the Control Panel. Double-click the \'Add Printer\' icon. The opening screen introduces you to the wizard. Click the \'Next\' button to get started.
Select \'A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer.\' This option is for any machine that needs to connect to a remote printer on the network.
Enter the location of the printer. The syntax to connect to a remote printer is \'\\computer_name\printer_name.\' The \'computer_name\' is the Windows name given to the machine that has the printer connected to it. You can find the computer name by right-clicking the \'My Computer\' icon on the desktop and selecting \'Properties.\'
Click the \'Next\' button. Enter a name for the printer and click the \'Next\' button again. The name you give to the printer is the one you will see in your printer settings.
Click the \'Print a Test Page\' button to send a print job to the printer. Click the \'Finish\' button after a test page prints. You can now use this printer on your wireless laptop or desktop.

How to Add a Printer to a Laptop (6 Steps)

If you have you have the installation CD that came with your printer, insert it into the CD-drive of your laptop and complete the installation process.
If you do not have the installation CD, go to the printer manufacturer's website and find the support section for your printer model number. Download the driver for your printer and install it onto your laptop.
Once you have installed the driver and software for your printer, plug the printer cable into your laptop's USB port, and the laptop should immediately recognize the printer.
If the printer you want to add is attached to another computer on the same network as the laptop, you can share the printer without actually adding it. Go to the computer that the printer is attached to. Click the 'Start' button, select 'Control Panel,' then select 'Network and Internet' and click 'Network and Sharing Center.' Click the arrow next to 'Printer Sharing.' Select 'Turn On Printer Sharing' and then click the 'Apply' button. Make sure the shared printer is turned on.
Go to your laptop and click the 'Start' button. In the search box, type '\' and the name of the computer with the attached shared printer (for example, enter '\mydesktop'). Click 'Enter.'
In the folder that opens on your screen, double-click 'Printers.' You should see the shared printer on your network. Double-click the shared printer. Windows automatically adds it to your laptop and installs the driver software. Click the 'Next' button. The printer is successfully added to your laptop and should be visible in your 'Printers' folder.

How to Get an HP Printer Offline

Click the Windows logo from the bottom left of your screen.
Select 'Devices and Printers' from the menu.
Right-click the HP printer's icon from the 'Devices and Printers' menu.
Select 'Work Offline' to make the HP printer offline.

How to Fix HP Printer Cartridges

Pull the ink cartridge out of the printer and check to make sure the strip or tape that usually comes on new printer cartridges to protect the print nozzle has been completely removed. Lightly dampen a paper towel and blot the printer cartridge before installing it back in the printer.
If the ink cartridge is still printing smeared or very light text, go to your printer's software program. Access the printer's 'properties' tab and look for a 'maintenance' or 'services' tab. Follow the procedure as instructed by your computer and print a test page.
Print a few multicolored pages out if your test page prints all but one color. It could be that the ink in your colored-ink cartridge has not had a chance to properly mix. You might need to buy refill ink or a new ink cartidge in that color.
Lift the cartridge carriage up and position it in the middle of the printer to clean the square rubber pieces with cotton swabs dabbed in warm water. Dirty printers will affect the quality of even a new HP ink cartridge. You will need to use your flashlight to help see your handiwork.
Slide a damp paper towel back and forth under the carriage to remove excess dirt.BWMR

How to Connect My Canon MP250 Series Printer to My Computer

Pull down the paper output tray, which is attached to the bottom edge of the printer's front panel. Examine the left side panel of the printer, and find the power port located in the lower left corner. Insert one end of the power cord into the power port. Plug the remaining end of the power cord into a nearby power outlet.
Examine the control panel, located to the right of the scanner cover. Press the power button, located in the upper left corner of the control panel. Confirm that the button is lit green before proceeding; if the button is not lit, confirm that the power plug is properly connected.
Grip the front edge of the scanner unit, located at the top of the printer. Lift the front edge of the scanner unit upward and locate the support installed under the right edge. Pull down the support, and insert the end of it into the notch located on the right side of the printer's interior.
Find the ink-cartridge holder, located in the center of the printer's interior. Examine the two latches attached to the holder. Insert the tip of your forefinger into the notch installed at the top of the right latch. Place your thumb on the tab attached to the front of the latch. Squeeze your thumb and forefinger together to open the latch. Repeat with the remaining latch.
Remove the orange tape from the underside of the black ink cartridge. Lower the black ink cartridge into the right slot on the cartridge holder. Push the cartridge all the way into the slot, then lower the latch. Push down on the latch until it locks into place. Install the color ink cartridge in the left slot in a similar manner. Lift the scanner unit upward, and fold the attach support upward. Lower the scanner unit onto the printer.
Examine the printer's right panel, and find the USB port, located near the right edge. If you are connecting the printer to a Macintosh, plug the USB cable into the port. If you are connecting the printer to a Windows PC, press the power button to turn off the device.
Insert the installation disc into your computer, and run the installer program. Click the button labeled 'Easy Install' or 'Install.' Follow the on-screen instructions; if you are using a Windows PC, turn on the printer and connect the USB cable when prompted.
Grip the top edge of the paper support, located on the rear of the printer. Pull the support upward, then tilt it away from the printer. Separate the guides installed near the bottom of the support. Fill the support with plain paper, and slide the guides inward.

How to Install an HP LaserJet 1000 (5 Steps)

Log on to the Hewlett Packard website at HP.com. Click on the 'Support and Drivers' tab at the top of the page.
Select the 'Download Drivers' option and type 'LaserJet 1000' in the search box. Click the 'Go' button.
Click on your operating system to download the proper driver. Note that there may be drivers for more than one version of the Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 7 operating system. Download the right driver for your operating system.
Double-click the downloaded file to begin the installation. Accept the default path for the software installation.
Connect the printer cable to your computer when prompted. Print a test page to make sure the printer is communicating with your computer.

How to Calibrate a Canon Printer (4 Steps)

Turn on the Canon printer. Make sure it is plugged into a power outlet.
Select 'Adjust Printer' option from the printer's main menu. This option can be accessed by pressing the button on top of the printer labeled 'Menu' and using the central scroll wheel to select 'Adjust Printer.'
Select the 'Calibration' option from within the 'Adjust Printer' menu. Then select the 'Auto Adjust' option and the 'Yes' option. Once that has been selected, press the 'OK' button in the center of the scroll wheel.
Check the printout produced by the calibration to ensure that the colors and alignment look correct.

How to Scan a Document on a Multi

Connect your multi-function printer and computer. Power them up.
Select the side of the document you are going to scan. Give the document a once-over, checking for any flaws that you do not want transferred into electronic form.
Open the printer's lid. Place the side of the document you want scanned face-down on the glass plate of your multi-function printer's scanning bed. Align the document to your satisfaction.
Close the printer's lid carefully. You may want to weigh the document down with another sheet of paper to prevent it from shifting.
Choose an appropriate scan resolution. You may have to do this using the controls of your printer or on the computer, depending on the model and software.
Press the scan button to start the process. This can be done on the printer itself or on the computer.
Preview the scan on your computer monitor. You should be able to make minor changes to the scanned image if needed.
Save the scanned image if you are satisfied with the result. Try again if you are not satisfied.

How to Clean an HP Printer (5 Steps)

Unplug the printer and remove any paper.
Wipe off the outside of the printer with a soft cloth dampened with water and a very mild detergent. This should remove any dust, debris, and small bits of paper from the exterior of the printer.
Open the printer and gently wipe the inside area of the printer with a damp, lint free cloth. Wipe the rollers gently, and avoid getting excess water on any part of the printer. Make sure the cloth is barely damp and not dripping wet.
Remove the ink cartridges and wipe excess ink off of the bottom using a damp Q-tip, followed by a dry Q-tip. Replace the ink cartridges when you're finished.
Close the printer and leave any damp parts to dry for about 20 minutes before plugging it back in and resuming regular use. After cleaning, you may want to run a print test to recalibrate the printer.

How to Reset a Chip in a Samsung Printer CLP

Turn on the printer and your computer. Be sure they are securely connected.
Hold down the printer's 'Stop' button (shaped like a triangle) for at least five seconds. A Network Configuration page should print out, showing the printer's IP address. Even if it doesn't, the IP address with display on the printer monitor. Write it down.
Open a Web browser and enter the IP address after 'http://.' For instance, 'http://192.168.1.107.' Hit 'Enter.' You will be taken to Samsung's SyncThru Web Service. Note that since this is all happening locally, you do not actually need to be connected to the Internet for this to work.
Click 'Reset.'
Click 'Clear.'
Restart the printer. The chip has now been reverted to factory settings.

How to Clear the Memory of the Brother DCP

Open the 'Printer Application' on your desktop of the computer. Find the Brother DCP-385C in the printer network.
Select the Brother printer in the network and open the file.
Clear all projects from the memory by clicking on them and moving them into your trash bin. Do this as a drag and drop method by clicking and holding the highlighted information and pulling it into the trash before releasing the click.
Try your printer again.



Locate the two arrows on the key pad on the front panel. One is an 'up' arrow and one is a 'down' arrow.
Press either of the arrows (it doesn't matter which) until you see the words 'Factory Reset.'
Press the '+' button to choose the factory reset option. The machine will take a minute to clear out all memories.
Press 'Stop/Exit' button located on the panel to return to standard operating.

How to Install a Lexmark 2500 Series InkJet Printer Driver

Connect the Lexmark 2500 series printer to a power source. Plug the printer's USB cable into the computer. Turn on the printer by pressing the circular button on the printer's control panel.
Open an Internet browser and go to the Lexmark website (see Resources below for the link).
Mouse over the 'Downloads' button on the toolbar. Click on 'Driver Finder.'
Type '2500 inkjet driver' in the search text box. Press the 'Ask' button.
Chose the correct driver for the computer's operating system from the list of results by clicking on the file name link.
Press the 'Download Now' link. The driver file is 15.57 MB in size. Download times vary depending on the Internet connection speed.
Click on the 'Save File' button when the pop-up window appears. Click on 'Run' to begin installing the driver after it finishes downloading.
Follow the prompts to finish installing the driver. After completing installation, the driver requires you to restart the computer. After rebooting, the Lexmark 2500 series printer is ready for use.

How to Install an HP F380 Printer (5 Steps)

Go to the HP DeskJet F380's product overview page to obtain the printer's software drivers to conduct the installation.
Click the drop-down bar below the Operating System section, and click the name of your computer's system to retrieve your HP DeskJet F380 drivers. (See Warnings if, for any reason, your operating system is unavailable.)
Download the HP DeskJet F380's software driver from the 'Driver (1)' link that will be available at the bottom overview page. The Driver (1) link will enable you to install the HP F380 with its software drivers.
Opt to save and open the HP DeskJet F380's software driver download to access the HP installation wizard. The software driver download will open the HP DeskJet F380's set-up application, so you can begin the installation.
Run the HP DeskJet F380's set-up application file to conduct and complete the printer's installation to your computer.

How Do I Clean My HP Printer Heads?

Recognize that your printer is probably not completely out of ink. HP inkjet printers come equipped with a sensor that warns you when you're running low on ink, which is measured by the weight of the ink cartridge. However, many times this sensor gets thrown off track when the ink can't move forward onto the printer heads. This is usually because the tiny holes on the printer heads have become clogged with dried ink, especially if the printer hasn't been used for some time.
Run the automatic utility tool that comes with your HP printer. This might remedy your problem. Move on to Step 3 to manually clean the printer heads if this doesn't work.
Take a moment to get familiar with the components of your HP printer, if you haven't already done so. Most HP inkjet printers have a small handle on the front that opens a door or tray. When you open it, you'll hear the printer cartridges--one for black ink, one for color--move toward the center position. However, depending on your model, you may only have one cartridge for both inks. Note too that HP cartridges contain built-in printer heads, as opposed to other brands that utilize stationary printer heads and removable ink cartridges.
Firmly grasp the cartridge on the left with your thumb on the top and your forefinger on the bottom and pull in a downward motion. This will release the ink cartridge from its bay so that you can completely remove it. Once removed, place the cartridge on its side on a paper towel or piece of paper.
Pour a capful of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) into a small dish or cup and dab a cotton swab into it to moisten. You don't want the swab saturated, so twist the head of the swab around the side of the container to remove any excess.
Gently rub the moistened cotton swab over the printer heads a few times, or until the copper contacts look clear.
Set the cartridge down on the paper towel or paper again to dry. In about five minutes, you can return it to its bay in the printer.
Repeat these steps with the second cartridge (if applicable) and close the access panel door on your printer. You should now be able to print clearly with clean printer heads.

How to Set Photoshop to Match Your Printer

Find your printer's International Color Consortium (ICC) file. This file is usually bundled on your driver installation CD, or can be found online from your printer manufacturer's website. Every individual printer series has a unique ICC color profile file, so find the one that matches your printer exactly. If you have installed your printer's drivers from a CD, try searching for files ending in .icc or .icm.
Open Photoshop and the image you want to print by clicking on the 'File' menu and choosing 'Open.' Navigate to the image file, click on it and then click 'Open.'
Assign the color profile to the image by clicking on the 'Image' menu and choosing 'Mode' and then 'Assign Profile.' Find the ICC or ICM file associated with your printer, select it and click 'OK.'
Edit the photo using your printer's colorspace. Because Photoshop will limit the available colors to the colors that can be rendered by your printer, the image you can see on the screen will more faithfully be represented on paper.
Access the 'File' menu and choose 'Print with preview.'
Under the 'Color Handling' drop down menu, select 'Let Photoshop Determine Colors.' Photoshop should automatically apply your printers ICC color profile, but if it does not, select your printer's profile from the list.
Under the 'Rendering Intent' option, choose 'Relative Colorimetric' and check 'Black Point Compensation' to tell Photoshop to render the colors in a way that matches the colors your printer is able to print.

How to Keep Paper From Sticking Together in a Printer

Store the paper flat in a dry place. Do not remove the packaging from the paper until you are ready to print on it. This keeps humidity from being absorbed into the paper.
Use only high-quality sheets of paper that are not crimped or wrinkled. Paper that is not completely flat may not feed individually through a printer.
Fan the paper before inserting it into the printer if you do not normally fan it. If you normally fan it and are experiencing problems, try not fanning it. Fanning in especially dry environments can build up static electricity in the paper.
Load only as many sheets of paper as the printer feed tray can hold. There is usually a mark on the paper feed area indicating the maximum fill line. Consult the printer manual for the recommended number of sheets for your printer if you do not see a mark.
Clean the rubber printer uptake rollers in the printer periodically. The rollers can pick up paper dust or residue and fail to separate the sheets of paper adequately. If necessary, replace worn rollers. Also check the printer for dust, paper fragments or other debris in the paper path on a regular basis.
Use the shortest and flattest printing path through the printer. There is usually a diagram in the printer's manual or on the printer manufacturer's website demonstrating the printing paths through your printer. Use the path least likely to bend the paper.
Insert the paper into your printer with the printable side toward the print head. The printable side of the paper is usually indicated by an arrow on the packaging.

How to Keep a Printer From Switching to Offline

Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
Double-click the Printers and Faxes or Printers and Devices icon.
Right-click the icon for the printer that keeps switching to offline mode and choose Properties from the contextual menu that appears.
Go to the Ports tab at the top of the pop-up window.
Click the button labeled 'Add Port.'
Choose Standard TCP/IP Port from the drop-down list and click 'New Port.'
Enter the printer's IP address and click 'Next' and 'Finish.' The printer will automatically go online and will stop switching to offline mode.

How to Install HP Printer Without Disc (5 Steps)

Examine the printer to find your model number. Most HP printers place the model number on the front or back of the printer.
Visit the HP Support website to download the appropriate drivers. Enter your model number and choose your operating system to download the correct drivers.
Connect the printer to the computer according to the package instructions.
Open your computer's Start menu and select 'Control Panel,' then select 'Printers' under 'Hardware.' Click on 'Add a Printer.' Use the recommended port to install the printer.
Select the brand (HP) of your printer, then select the model number. Click 'Next' and allow the wizard to install your printer. Print a test page to make sure it works correctly.

How to Set A Printer To Automatically Print On Two Sides

Find out if your printer is designed for automatic two sided printing. Also called deluxe or double sided printed. Go to your Printer Properties dialog box found under printer setup.
Use the right paper. Very thin paper will cause ink to bleed through while to thick of cause a printer jam. Paper from 16-28 lb bond is good for double sided printing. When doing heavy items such as brochures, HP Premium paper is ideal. When using paper thicker then that, automatic double sided printing is not suggested. Manual double printing can still be done.
Find your printer set up box again and select the options box.
Select the Two-sided (Duplex) Printing tab.
Go to the next row and click the automatic setting.

How to Add Additional Drivers to the Print Server on Windows 7

Click the 'Start' button located at the bottom of the desktop. Click 'Administrative Tools' and then click 'Print Management.' The Print Management window launches.
Click 'Print Servers' from the left pane of the window. Click the print server of choice and click 'Printers.'
Right-click the printer in the center pane in which you want to add additional printer drivers to and click 'Manage Sharing.'
Click 'Additional Drivers' from the Manage and Sharing window. The Additional Drivers window appears.
Check the box of the processor architecture you wish to add drivers to. If you are not sure, Click 'Start' and then right-click 'Computer.' The System window launches and the operating system architecture is listed under 'System Type.' Windows then automatically uploads the print drivers from the client computer to the print server.

How to Add a Serial Printer to a Network (6 Steps)

Insert one end of the serial cable into the serial port of the computer and the other end into the printer.
Click 'Start,' then 'Devices and Printers' and click 'Add a printer.' The Add Printer wizard will start.
Follow the instructions from the Add Printer wizard to install the serial printer. For example, select the printer model and manufacturer on the 'Install the printer driver' page. Click the 'Finish' button when the wizard completes the installation.



Click 'Start,' then 'Device and Printers.'
Right-click on the serial printer you just installed on the computer, then select 'Printer properties' from the pop-up list. The Printer Properties window will open.
Click the 'Sharing' tab, then click the check box next to 'Share this Printer' and click 'OK.' All computers on the network will now be able to use the printer.

How to Print on Both Sides of a Sheet With an Inkjet Printer

Know your printer. Know if your printer has a manual or automatic duplex feature. You can find out if your printer supports duplexing by checking your owner's manual or by looking at the options under the tabs in your print dialog box. Look for options that say 'double-sided printing,' 'duplex printing' or 'print on both sides of paper.'
Load the paper into your inkjet's paper tray. Make sure the paper is facing the correct direction.
Open your document in the program you created it in. Make sure to save any changes made.
Select 'file' from the top menu. Now drag down and select 'print.'
Look under the appropriate tab in the print dialog box. Usually the double-sided printing option is under 'properties.'
Select 'finishing.' You should have the option 'print on both sides,' 'duplex printing,' or 'double sided printing.' Select this option. Make sure other important options are correct such as color, orientation and amount of pages to print.
Select 'okay' to return to the main print box. Select 'print.'