Maintenance
Printer Making Clicking Noise: Causes and Fixes
Clicking noises are usually caused by worn gears, foreign objects in the paper path, or unseated ink cartridges. Turn off the printer,…
23 Oct 2026 · 2 minRead guide
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- Printer Not PrintingJob sent, nothing happens15 guides
- Printer OfflineShows offline on your computer11 guides
- WiFi & NetworkWill not connect or keeps dropping16 guides
- Paper JamsPaper stuck or misfeeding12 guides
- Ink & TonerCartridge not recognised, low ink20 guides
- Print QualityStreaks, faded or blank pages15 guides
- Driver IssuesInstall and update problems30 guides
- Mobile PrintingPrinting from phone or tablet13 guides
- Scanner ProblemsScan fails or looks wrong9 guides
- MaintenanceCleaning, alignment, upkeep22 guides
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Maintenance
Cleaning Printer Rollers: How to Restore Grip and Fix Paper Slips
Clean printer rollers by wiping them with a lint-free cloth dampened with water or a mild rubber cleaner to remove paper dust and restore…
23 Oct 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Maintenance
Printer Repair vs Replacement: When It Is Worth Fixing
Consumer inkjet printers are rarely worth repairing because replacement costs often match new ink prices. Commercial laser and high-end…
22 Oct 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Maintenance
Printer Firmware Updates: Risks, Recovery and Best Practices
Only update your printer firmware if you are resolving a specific bug or security vulnerability, as updates can block third-party…
22 Oct 2026 · 2 minRead guide
Maintenance
Printer Won't Turn On: Causes and Troubleshooting Steps
Check that the power cable is firmly seated in both the printer and a known working wall outlet. Bypass any surge protectors and plug the…
21 Oct 2026 · 2 minRead guide
WiFi & Network
Printer Only Connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: Causes and Fixes
Most wireless printers only contain 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi radios and cannot detect 5 GHz networks. To fix this, log into your router and enable a…
21 Oct 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.