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.