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.