Driver Issues
Default Printer Keeps Changing on Windows: How to Stop It
Windows automatically changes your default printer to the most recently used device by default. To stop this behavior, open your printer…
2 Sept 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Fix Your Printer Problem Step by Step
Find clear solutions for printer errors, offline issues, paper jams, WiFi problems, print quality issues and more.
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- Printer Not PrintingJob sent, nothing happens7 guides
- Printer OfflineShows offline on your computer10 guides
- WiFi & NetworkWill not connect or keeps dropping9 guides
- Paper JamsPaper stuck or misfeeding3 guides
- Ink & TonerCartridge not recognised, low ink4 guides
- Print QualityStreaks, faded or blank pages9 guides
- Driver IssuesInstall and update problems16 guides
- Mobile PrintingPrinting from phone or tablet3 guides
- Scanner ProblemsScan fails or looks wrong2 guides
- MaintenanceCleaning, alignment, upkeep3 guides
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Driver Issues
Double-Sided Printing Not Working: How to Fix Duplex Settings
Enable automatic duplexing by installing the manufacturer printer driver instead of a generic driver and verifying that your paper type…
2 Sept 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Driver Issues
How to Add a Printer to a Mac
Open System Settings, go to Printers and Scanners, and click Add Printer or Scanner to connect your device. If your Mac cannot find the…
2 Sept 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Printer Offline
Samsung Printer Offline: Causes and Troubleshooting
To fix a Samsung printer showing offline, clear the print queue and restart the Windows print spooler service. If using a wireless…
1 Sept 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Driver Issues
Printer Printing Gibberish: Causes and How to Fix It
Printer gibberish is caused by driver mismatches, corrupted print queues, or faulty cables that send uninterpretable data to the printer.…
1 Sept 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Driver Issues
How to Add a Printer to Windows 11
Open Windows 11 Settings, navigate to Bluetooth and devices, and select Printers and scanners to add your device automatically. If Windows…
1 Sept 2026 · 2 minRead guide
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Error codes and fixes specific to your manufacturer.
Before you take anything apart
Three things that resolve a surprising share of printer faults.
Power cycle properly
Switch the printer off at the button, unplug it from the wall for sixty seconds, then plug it back in. This clears a genuinely large number of stuck states, including many error codes.
Check what it is connected to
Many offline problems are the printer sitting on a different network from your computer, often a 5 GHz band when the printer only supports 2.4 GHz.
Know when to stop
If a fault involves the power supply, internal electronics or a machine still under warranty, stop and contact the manufacturer. Opening it can cost you the cover.