Print Quality
Printer Printing Faded or Too Light: Causes and Fixes
Faded printouts are usually caused by draft mode settings, clogged inkjet printheads, low or unevenly distributed toner, or mismatched…
21 Aug 2026 · 2 minRead guide
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Find clear solutions for printer errors, offline issues, paper jams, WiFi problems, print quality issues and more.
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- Error CodesLook up a code by number
- 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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Scanner Problems
Printer Scanner Not Working: Causes and Fixes
A printer that prints but will not scan usually lacks the correct scanner driver or has incoming scan data blocked by a firewall. Change…
21 Aug 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Paper Jams
Printer Says Paper Jam But There Is No Paper: Causes and Fixes
A false paper jam is usually caused by a tiny torn scrap of paper blocking an optical sensor, a stuck mechanical sensor flag, or dirty…
21 Aug 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Mobile Printing
iPhone Not Printing: AirPrint Troubleshooting and Fixes
To fix an iPhone that is not printing, ensure both your iPhone and printer are connected to the exact same Wi-Fi network and turn off any…
20 Aug 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Ink & Toner
How to Fix a Printer Not Recognizing an Ink Cartridge
Clean the gold electrical contacts on the cartridge and inside the carriage using a lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. If…
20 Aug 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Printer Not Printing
How to Fix a Printer That Is Not Printing
To resolve a printer that is not printing, clear any stuck print jobs in the Windows Print Spooler and ensure the printer is set as your…
20 Aug 2026 · 2 minRead guide
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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.