How to Troubleshoot Computer to Printer Connections

Walk over to the printer and print a test page directly. The procedure for printing a test page will vary from model to model, so you may need to consult the user guide that came with your printer. For most network printers, you can print a test page by navigating the 'Information' menu on the control panel and choosing 'Print Configuration' from the menu. For many desktop printers, you can print a test page by holding the power button until the page begins to print. If you can print a test page from the printer, but not from the computer, you know there is a communication problem between the printer and the PC.
Remove the printer cable from the back of your printer and the back of your computer. After the cable has been removed, carefully put the cable back into place, making sure that the printer cable is tight. If your printer uses a parallel cable, be sure that it is fully seated on the back of the printer and on the computer. If you are using a USB cable for your printer, be sure that the tab is fully seated in the computer, and that the square end of the cable is firmly connected to the printer.
Power down the printer, the restart your computer. Click on the 'Start' button and choose 'Control Panel' from the menu. Double-click the 'Printers and Faxes' icon, locate your printer, right-click on it and choose 'Properties' from the menu. Click on the 'Print Test Page' button to send a test page to your printer.
Look at the network card on your network printer to see if there is good communication between the printer and the network. You should see a flashing green light on the network card. If there is no light--or if the light is amber or red--the communication is not happening. To test the network communication, remove the network cable from both the network cable and the network port on the wall, then reseat the cable and check the communication again. If the problem remains, you will need to remove and replace the printer's network card.

How to Load Envelopes into a Canon PIXMA PM970 Series Printer

Insure the envelopes are prepared for printing by pressing down on all four corners and along the edges to flatten them down. Flatten the leading edge of any envelope that is curled or puffed up by pressing down on it with a pen until its crease is sharp and defined.
Load up to 10 envelopes into the upper paper tray, print side up and flap side down. Align the envelopes with the bottom of the envelope against the right side of the Paper Support Guide. Pinch the Guide and slide it to the left until it is snug against the envelopes.
Press the 'Paper Feed Switch' located below the 'ON/OFF' switch on the operations panel to select the rear paper feed. The light above the Paper Feed Switch should indicate the Rear Paper Tray has been selected.
Open the print application on your computer. Select the 'Media Type' option. Select 'Envelope,' and under the Page Size option select either 'Comm. Env. #10' or '#10 Envelope.' Under Orientation select 'Landscape' and hit 'Print.'

How to Reset HP 74 Ink Cartridges

Disconnect any USB cables and remove any memory cards from the printer.
Restart the computer.
Open up the printer, unlock the ink cartridge locking clips and remove the cartridges.
Re-lock the empty ink cartridge locking clips and close the printer.
Turn off the printer with the 'Power' button and wait for the printer to shut down completely before proceeding to the next step.
Disconnect the printer's AC adapter from the printer and from the wall outlet or power bar. Wait 40 seconds before proceeding to next step.
Reconnect the AC adapter into the wall outlet and into the printer and wait for the missing ink cartridge error to verify that the printer recognizes that the cartridge is missing.
Re-insert one ink cartridge only and print a test page.
If no errors are found, insert the other ink cartridge and ensure that it is working by printing another test page. If an error occurs due to a defective cartridge, perform the appropriate steps for print cartridge errors listed in the Resources.
Reconnect the USB cable to the computer and to the printer. Test for printer functionality.

How to Resolve Paper Jams in an Oki B4600 Printer

Pull the paper tray out of the printer.
Take any wrinkled or crumpled paper out of the paper tray.
Check the feed area on the bottom of the printer and pull out any paper caught in the feed area.
Place the paper tray back in the printer.
Open the top cover of the printer and pull the image drum out of the printer. The toner cartridge is removed when you lift the image drum out.
Pull out any jammed pieces of paper, taking care to remove all of the paper. If any of the paper is left in the printer, it may cause another jam.
Slide the image drum back into the printer, taking care to slide the tabs into the printer slots.
Close the top cover to resume printing.

How Do I Print Black and White Copies From a Color Printer?

Click on print in your software. The print dialog box should appear.
Choose your printer from the drop-down box at the top of the print dialog. Click on 'Properties'.
Check the gray scale or black and white box. Click 'OK'.
Click 'Print'.

How to Reset a Canon Pixma MP750 Printer

Press the 'On/Off' button on the front of the Canon printer.
Disconnect the AC plug in the back from the Canon printer. Wait 3 to 5 minutes.
Reconnect the AC cable to the printer, then press the 'ON' button again.

How to Connect an HP LaserJet 1020 in a Network

Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the network port or Ethernet hub for the network. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port in the back of the printer.
Wait for one of the two network lights to illuminate on the back of the printer. If after 5 minutes neither light comes on, replace the Ethernet cable or consult with your network administrator.
Hold the printer's 'Go' button for 5 seconds to generate a configuration page. Retrieve the page from the printer's output tray.
Close all open programs on each computer you wish to use with the printer. Insert the printer's installation CD in the optical drive.
Follow the instructions in the installation software window, which will vary depending on your computer's operating system and the network's configuration.

How to Cancel Automatic Cleaning of a Brother MFC

Turn on your printer and leave it on for as long as you want to prevent the automatic cleaning feature from activating. Whenever you turn off your printer and turn it back on, the automatic cleaning feature activates.
Print something every day to prevent the automatic cleaning feature from being activated due to inactivity. If you do not have anything that needs printing, print a test page. To print a test page, press the 'Ink' button, use the arrow buttons to scroll down to the 'Test Print' option and press the 'OK' button. Scroll down to the 'Print Quality' option, press the 'OK' button and press the 'Color Start' button to print the test page.
Clean the printer head manually from time to time. If you notice that your pages are not printing properly, you can clean your head manually. Doing so will also prevent the machine from cleaning itself automatically. To clean the print heads manually, press the 'Ink' button, use the arrow buttons to scroll down to the 'Cleaning' option and press the 'OK' button. Scroll down to the 'All' option and press the 'OK' button. The printer will now clean itself.

How to Change the Printer in Tally

Press the print icon button from the screen in the Tally program that you wish to print.
In the pop up print box that appears, identify the number of copies you want to print. The default setting is one. If you wish to increase the number, you can highlight the '1' and type in the number of copies you want to print. You can also use the up and down arrows beside the number box to adjust the number of copies you want to print.
In the same pop up box, press the 'Select Printer' button. Locate the printer you want to print to and click on the printer in the list of available printers. Press the Ok button and printing begins. If you want to change the default printer, click on the printer in the printer list and then right click on your mouse. Choose the 'Set as Default' setting in the drop down box.

How to Print Labels From Word to a Zebra Printer

Open the door to the Zebra printer and carefully put the roll of labels into place. For best results you should use Zebra brand labels, but if none are available you may be able to substitute Avery labels or another brand.
Turn the Zebra printer on and print a test page to the printer. This will ensure that the printer and the computer are communicating properly.
Measure the labels that are installed in the Zebra printer. You will need this measurement in order to set up the labels in Word.
Open Microsoft Word, click the 'Tools' menu and choose 'Letters and Mailings' from the menu. Choose 'Envelopes and Labels' and click the 'Labels' tab.
Click on 'Options' and choose the label the same size as the labels loaded in your Zebra printer. You will see the size listed in the description of each label as you highlight each available choice. Once you have found the right size label, type your information, click 'Print' and choose your Zebra printer from the list of available printers.

How to Reset the Samsung CLP

Push the power button to turn off the power to your Samsung CLP-300 printer.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then from the back of the printer. Wait 10 minutes, then attach the power cord to the back of the printer followed by the wall outlet.
Press and hold “Stop” until the printer starts printing a test page. This will complete the reset process.

How to Create a Virtual USB Printer Port (10 Steps)

Click the 'Start' button and select 'Printers and faxes.' If you don't see this option, type 'Printer' in the Windows Search bar and press 'Enter.'
Right-click on a network printer and select 'Sharing.'
Check the box next to 'Share this printer.'
Enter the name of the printer you wish to use under 'Share Name.'
Move to the second computer and select the 'Start' button, then click the 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Printer' option (if using Vista or above, it will be listed under 'Hardware and Sound.')
Select 'Add Printer.'
Choose to add a printer from the Network and let it search for a list of available printers. If it doesn't find the printer, select 'The printer I want isn't listed.'
Select 'Browse for Printer' and click 'Next.' You can choose the printer from pop-up list.
Press 'OK' to save the printer. A virtual printer port will now be added. You can view the port by right-clicking on the printer icon, selecting 'properties' and then clicking on the 'port' tab.

How to Clean HP Photosmart C4280 Inkjet Printer Nozzles

Turn on your HP Photosmart C4280 and the attached computer. Wait for the printer to finish its warm-up procedures.
Click on 'Start' on the computer's screen, then 'All Programs.' Find the folder labeled 'HP' and click on 'HP Solution Center.'
Select the 'Settings' tab in the Solution Center software. Hover the mouse over 'Printer Settings' so a drop-down menu appears, then click on 'Printer Toolbox' in the list.
Select the 'Device Services' tab and click on the button labeled 'Clean the Print Cartridges.' If after one cleaning you are not satisfied with the print quality, click on 'Clean Again' until you are pleased with the test page.

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 Change the Font for a Dot Matrix Printer

Check your printer for a “Quality” or “Speed” button. You can find this on your printer’s control panel, usually on the top or front of the printer.
Choose a different quality or speed. When you choose a different quality or speed on a dot matrix printer, the printer will change to a different font to accommodate your request.
Use the “Quality” or “Speed” button to change the font for an entire document, before you begin printing. Each keypress will cycle you through the available fonts.



Consult your printer manual to determine if it will respond to invisible “printer codes” which you can embed in your document. A printer code will not print a character, but will change the font for subsequent characters. If you do not have the manual, check the manufacturer’s website. If the manufacturer's website cannot be found, or if they do not list their dot matrix printers, perform an Internet search for the exact make and model; some websites have posted manuals for older printers which are no longer being made.
Write these codes into your document to change fonts on the fly in the middle of your document. If your word processor will not let you embed printer codes, use a programmer’s text editor, which will allow inclusion of invisible characters.
Print the document to confirm that your printer codes are working properly.

How to Get My Printer Back on My Browser (11 Steps)

Open Firefox, click 'View' in the top menu, then select 'Toolbars' and 'Customize' to open the 'Customize Toolbar' dialog box. Alternatively, right-click the navigation bar in the browser and select 'Customize' to open the 'Customize Toolbar' dialog box. (The navigation bar is the area below the top menu that contains the back, forward, home, history, refresh and stop buttons.)
Find the printer icon in the 'Customize Toolbar' dialog box. Without releasing the mouse button, click on the 'Print' icon and drag it to the navigation bar.
Release the mouse button once you have positioned the icon where you want it. The black vertical line that appears as you move the icon over the navigation bar shows where it will be placed once you release the mouse button.
Click the 'Done' button in the 'Customize Toolbar' dialog box.



Open Internet Explorer, right-click on the menu bar, select 'Customize' and 'Add or Remove Commands' from the submenu. The 'Customize Toolbar' dialog box opens.
Scroll through the 'Available toolbar buttons' list on the left side and find the 'Print' icon.
Select the 'Print' icon and click 'Add' in the middle of the dialog box to add it to the 'Current toolbar buttons' list on the right side.
Select the 'Print' icon in the 'Current toolbar buttons' and click the 'Move Up' or 'Move Down' button on the right side of the 'Customize Toolbar' dialog box to position the 'Print' icon where you want it on the toolbar. Click 'Close' when you are done.



Open Google Chrome, right-click on the 'Bookmarks' toolbar and select 'Add Page' to open the 'Edit Bookmark' dialog box.
Type 'Print' in the 'Name' text box. Type 'javascript:window.print()' (without the quotation marks) in the 'URL' text box. Click the 'OK' button to close the 'Edit Bookmark' dialog box and return to the browser.
Click and drag the 'Print' icon on the 'Bookmarks' toolbar to position it.

How to Install the Canon PIXMA MP270 (4 Steps)

Plug the provided power cord into the slot on the left of the printer. Connect the other end of the power cord into a nearby outlet. Press the Power button to turn the machine on.
Lift the printer cover and secure it in place with the provided support. The cover should be elevated in place, with the scanner showing. Lift the scanner as well to expose the ink cartridge holder. Remove the black (B) and color (C) cartridges from their packages, as well as the orange protective tape.
Insert the black cartridge into the cartridge holder labeled 'B.' Insert the color cartridge into the 'C' cartridge holder. Gently close the scanner and printer cover.
Insert the provided setup CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The setup will begin automatically. Select 'Easy Install' from the new screen. When prompted, click 'Install' again to finalize the installation process.

How to Make Enlarged Copies With an HP C3100 Printer

Verify that your HP C3100 printer is on and has paper in the input tray.
Open the top of the HP C3100. Place the document you want to copy face down on the glass so that the edge lines up with the front right corner.
Press the 'Size' button to change the size of the copy output. Select a size larger than 100 percent to enlarge the copy.
Press the 'Start Copy Black' button for a black and white copy. Press the 'Start Copy Color' button for a color copy. Retrieve your enlarged copy from the output tray when the C3100 ejects it.

How to Clear a Paper Jam in a HP Printer

Open up all the doors on your printer to try to find the jam. Take note of where the jam is found, as it will tell you a lot about which part of the printer is malfunctioning. For instance if your paper jams as soon as it comes out of the paper tray, the tray rollers may need to be replaced. If the paper gets stuck under the toner cartridge, that cartridge may not be seated correctly.
Pull out all of the paper trays and then push them in one at a time and send a test page to the printer. Use this method to determine which paper tray is causing the problem. Once you determine which tray is causing the issue pull that tray out of the printer then lift it up to remove it. Locate the rollers on the inside of the printer and carefully remove the rollers from their holders. Replace those rollers, pushing them onto the holders until they lock into place. Then slide the tray back into the printer until it catches.
Open the left door of the printer and locate the fuser cartridge. Flip the blue tabs down to release the fuser, then carefully slide it out of the printer. Look for any jammed paper that may be stuck in the fuser. If the paper continues to jam at the right-hand side of the printer the fuser probably needs to be replaced. Slide the replacement fuser into the printer, then flip the blue tabs down to lock it into place.
Keep an eye on the level of the paper trays. HP printer trays will have a line indicating the maximum amount of paper that the tray can hold, but filling the tray all the way up to the line could cause paper to jam as it exits the tray. Try removing a few sheets of paper so that the tray is not overfilled.

How to Unlock the Scanner on a Dell Printer (6 Steps)

Turn off your Dell printer, if it is on.
Lift the scanner unit on the front of the printer until you hear the scanner's support click and lock. Use both hands to lift the scanner unit.
Locate the scanner's lock switch on the left side of the raised scanner beside the scanner support and pull the lock toward you.
Lift the scanner unit. Push and hold the scanner support back to release the scanner unit from its raised position.
Lower the scanner unit slowly until it is completely closed.
Turn on the printer.

How to Print Remotely From a MacBook Air

Connect your Wi-Fi printer to the network by entering your network name and password through the printer's menu. To use printer sharing, connect a printer without Wi-Fi to another Mac. You will need to enable sharing before the printer can be discovered by the MacBook Air.
Enable sharing of the networked printer on the computer it is connected to by clicking the Apple menu, then 'System Preferences' then 'Printer & Fax.' Click on the printer from the list and select 'Share this printer.'
Navigate to the 'Printer & Fax' menu on your MacBook Air. Click 'Add' to set up a printer. Click 'Default' to search for the Wi-Fi or shared printer. Select the printer and click 'Add.' Now when you print something, you can choose the printer from the drop-down menu of the prompt.

How to Get an IP Address on an HP 4050N Printer

Turn on the printer. Allow the printer to warm up.
Press the “Menu” button on the printer’s control pad until “Information Menu” shows up on the printer’s display screen.
Press the “Item” button on the control panel until the display screen shows “Print Configuration.” Press the “Select” button on the control panel to print the configuration page.
Find the printer’s IP address on the printed configuration page. The IP address will be under section 1, labeled “Printer Information.”

How to Add a Printer to a Mac (10 Steps)

Start up your Macintosh and insert the CD that came with your printer if it has one. This will contain the drivers for your printer, which tell the Macintosh how to communicate with it. You can also download drivers from the manufacturer's website.
Connect the printer to your Macintosh, following the manufacturer's directions; check for a 'Quick Start' guide in the box with illustrations to guide you.
Turn the printer on by pressing the power switch after it is connected.
Locate the printer drivers CD icon on your Macintosh desktop and double-click to open it and view the contents. An installer icon should be clearly visible.
Double-click the installer application (or the downloaded file if you got the drivers file from the manufacturer's website instead of a CD) and follow the screen prompts to complete the installation.



Open your System Preferences program, located in the Applications folder on your Macintosh.
Click the 'Printer & Fax' icon.
Click the plus sign (+) in the left column to add a new printer to your list of available printers. Make sure the printer is connected to your Macintosh and turned on before you do this.
Click the name of your printer in the list of available drivers that appear in the dialog box, and click the 'Add' button. You will return to the previous screen, and your printer will now be listed as an available device.
Close the 'Print & Fax' dialog box. You are now ready to print.

How to Change the Letter Size in a Printer

Click on 'Start' and then 'Control Panel'. Select 'Printers and Faxes'. If you're already using an application, you can access the printer settings by going to 'File' then 'Print.'
Right click your printer and choose 'Printing Preferences'. If you're accessing this through an application, click the 'Properties' button.
Choose 'Letter Size' from the Paper Size drop down menu and change the 'Height' and 'Width' sizes to create a custom size.
Choose a different paper size from the Paper Size drop down menu to create different project letter sizes. You can customize the size for each paper size type.
Click 'Apply' when finished. Click 'OK' to close the printer properties and continue printing your document or project.

How to Cold Reset a M3035 Printer

Turn off the printer from the printer console, then turn it on.
Press and hold the '6' button when the printer LCD indicates it's checking the memory. Release the button once all LEDs on the printer are lit.
Press the '3' and '9' keys to scroll through the menu that appears on the printer's LCD screen. Highlight the option that says 'Cold Reset.'
Press '6' to restore the printer's factory defaults.

How to Connect a Fax Printer With DSL (6 Steps)

Remove the phone cables connecting the DSL modem and telephone from the telephone jack.
Connect the three-line splitter to the phone jack.
Reconnect the cables connecting the modem and phone to the three-line splitter.
Connect a telephone cable to the back of the Fax printer.
Connect the DSL filter to the other end of the printer's telephone cable.
Connect the other end of the DSL filter to the three-line splitter.

How to Install a Wireless Printer Scanner

Connect your Mac to your printer & scanner with the USB cable to use the setup assistant. Install the software to configure the printer and scanner for your wireless network and make sure that your wireless Internet is configured.
Open the setup-assistant software and choose your wireless network. If your wireless network is password protected, you will be prompted to enter the password.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer & scanner and the Mac. Click on 'System Preferences' to view 'Personal,' 'Hardware,' 'Internet & Wireless' and 'System.'
Click on 'Print & Fax' under the 'Hardware' to populate your printer settings. Make sure that you are connected to the wireless network and the printer and scanner is turned on.
Click the '+' to add your printer and scanner and check the box 'Share this printer on the network.'



Install the software to configure the printer and scanner to your wireless network. If the computer does not recognize the software, connect the printer and scanner to the computer with the USB cable temporarily to assist with the installation.
Click 'Start.' If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, click on The Windows flag and select 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Hardware and Sound,' and under 'Printers' select 'Add a Printer.' This will allow you to add your printer and scanner to your wireless network.
Select the option 'Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.' This will scan for your wireless printer and scanner. Make sure that you are connected to the wireless network and that the printer and scanner is turned on.
Select your printer and scanner you would like to install once the option populates on the screen and click 'Next' to complete the installation.

How to Clean Waste Ink on an iP1500

Unplug the printer from its power source.
Lower the front cover on the Canon iP1500 by pulling on the top of the front lid of the unit. Pinch the hinges in toward one another to release the front cover from the printer and remove it entirely.
Near the hinges of the front cover of the unit, you will see two screws. Use the screwdriver to remove these and place them in a safe location.
Turn the printer upside down. At the back of the printer, you will see a tab on each side. Press down on these tabs to begin to release the base from the upper portion of the printer.
Turn the printer right side-up again and locate the pair of tabs at the back of the printer where the paper feeds into the unit. Pry these out with your finger to release the top of the printer cover from the base. Lift the cover off the printer and set it aside.
Turn the printer so that its front side is facing you. On the left hand side of the unit, you will notice two prominent silver screws. Behind these on the inside of the panel they attach to, is a single black wire. Carefully pry this wire out of its channel, but be careful to avoid breaking the solder joint between the wire and the motor it is attached to. Unscrew the two silver screws.
Turn the printer so that the opposite side faces you. When facing the front of the printer, this would have been the right hand side. You will notice a plastic grid with a single silver screw slightly above and to the left of this grid. Remove this screw.
Face the front of the printer again. Slide the printer ink carriage to the left so that it is positioned in the middle of the printer. There is a metal track just below the carriage that extends for the length of the printer. Remove the screws holding the track in place.
Look at the top of the unit. You will see the circuit board attached to the front of the unit. There is a series of three blue cylinders on the circuit board and a white wire near it. Gently pull this wire out of the circuit board harness. Directly below the blue cylinders you will see another screw. Remove this screw.
Pull upward on the unit to loosen it from the printer, but do not pull it all the way off the printer. Remove the paper support tray at the back of the unit by pressing the tabs you find at the base of the tray. There is a spring attached to the back of the tray, so use care when removing it, as it will have to go back together again.
Look at the top of the unit. At the rear of the printer under the paper tray you just removed, you will see a silver screw. Remove this screw. Look down and to the right of this screw in what would be the four o'clock position and you will see two semi-transparent tubes running parallel to one another. There is one additional screw here. Remove this screw.
Look directly to the left of the semi-transparent tubes. Here you will notice two more silver screws. Remove these screws. The assembly connected to the semi-transparent tubes can now be lifted gently out of place. Beneath this is located the waste ink absorber sponges. Do not completely remove the assembly or move it any further than is necessary to pull the sponges out of the bottom of the printer.
Rinse the sponges with warm water to remove excess ink, wringing them out several times but being careful to avoid tearing. Allow the sponge to dry on a towel after it has been rinsed. You can use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process. After the sponges are completely dry, reinstall them into the printer and reassemble it in the reverse order from which you disassembled it.

How to Troubleshoot a Dell V305

Open the Windows 7 'Start' menu and click the 'Devices and Printers' button. Click the Dell V305 icon and select the 'See What's Printing' option. Right-click the document waiting to be printed and choose 'Resume.' If the 'Resume' option is not present and the option instead reads 'Pause,' do not select any of the options -- just close the window.
Unplug the USB cable and power cable attached to the back side of the printer. Grab the bottom edge of the lid at the front side of the printer. Lift the lid so the interior area of the printer is visible.
Look to see if any sheets of paper are jammed inside the V305. Hold the edge of the jammed sheet and firmly pull it toward you until it comes out of the printer. Repeat the process with any additional jammed paper.
Locate the ink cartridge carrier inside the printer. Press down the plastic lever above the first ink cartridge and repeat the process with the second cartridge. Pull both cartridges out, and then set them back into the carrier. Ensure each cartridge snaps firmly into place, with the gold-colored strip on the cartridge facing down and away from you.
Set the plastic levers above the cartridges back into place. Close the printer's lid and plug the USB and power cable back into the ports on the back of the V305.
Locate the right arrow key on the panel at the right side of the printer. Tap the key until the printer's display reads 'Maintenance.' Press the 'Select' button. Use the right arrow key to scroll to the 'Align Cartridges' entry. Tap 'Select' again to perform an alignment and print off an alignment test page.
Open your computer's 'Start' menu and click 'Restart.' Wait for the operating system to finish restarting and attempt to print your document or image again.

How to Print Labels With a Epson Printer (10 Steps)

Click “Start,” point to “All Programs,” click “Epson” and then click “Epson PrintCD.”
Click the “Inner/Outer Diameter Size” icon on toolbar of the Epson PrintCD window that opens. If you do not know which icon on the toolbar is for Inner/Outer Diameter Size, point and hold the mouse pointer on toolbar icons one by one to see the tool tip indicating the name of the icon.
Choose the diameter of the CD/DVD label that you want to print by selecting the appropriate radio button on the Inner/Outer Diameter Settings dialog box that opens (for example, 12cm CD/DVD) and then click “OK.”
Click the “Background” icon on the toolbar to select a background for the CD/DVD label.
Click the “Set Color” radio button on the Background Options dialog box that opens to select a single color as the background color for the CD/DVD label, select the color of your choice by clicking the color button and then click “OK.”
Click the “Gradation” radio button on the Background Options dialog box if you want a different shade of a particular color, click the “Start Color” button and then select the color of your choice. Click the “End Color” button and then choose the color of your choice. Then click “OK.”
Select the “Image” radio button on the Background Options dialog box to select an image as the background for the CD/DVD label. Click the “Select Image” button, choose an image on the Select Image dialog box that opens, and then click “OK.” To select to an image stored on your computer, click the “File” tab on the Select Image dialog box, click “Browse,” select the image, and then click “OK.” Click the “Image Adjustment” button, click the “Template” tab on the Image Adjustment dialog box that opens, click and drag the image you selected over the CD shape shown (part of the image on top of the CD shape will be printed), and then click “OK” twice.
Click the “Text” icon on the toolbar to add text to the CD label. Click the “Text” tab on the Text Settings dialog box that opens and then type the text that you want on the CD label in the Text box. Click the “Text Settings” tab and then select the font style and size of your choice for the text. Similarly, click the “Text Color” tab and then select a color for the text. Click “OK” when you are done making changes to the text.
Insert a printable CD/DVD on which you want to print the label in CD/DVD printing slot of your Epson printer.
Click the “Print” icon on the toolbar and then click “Print” on the Print dialog box that opens.

How to Scan a Document Into Word (8 Steps)

Make sure your computer and your scanner are on and in proper working order. Your scanner should have the latest drivers installed. This will help it to best handle the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) program, which translates images to text. Your computer should be free of viruses and spyware.
Most computer scanners come with an OCR application. In the unlikely event that you don't have one, download and install an OCR program. SimpleOCR (simpleocr.com) is free to download and it can handle virtually any simple scanner to Word transfers.
Now that you are prepared to work with the actual document, place it into your scanner. If you have a document feeder your material needs to be face up, and the top of the pages should face the feeder. If not, or if your material is not in a single page form then place it under the lid on the scanner glass, in the upper right-hand corner. Scan and save the file.
Open the image. Save the image in the TIFF format by selecting 'Save as' from the 'File' menu and name it with a 'TIFF' format.
Navigate to the 'Start' menu and select 'Programs,' 'Microsoft Office Tools' and 'Microsoft Office Document Imaging.'
From the 'File' menu, select 'Open' to open your scanned document that has been saved in the *.TIFF format.
From the 'Tools' menu, select 'Send Text to Word.' A prompt will indicate that this process will take time. Click 'OK' to confirm. Depending on your computer's speed, the process will take anywhere from a few moments to a minute or two.
When the process is done, Microsoft Word will automatically load your document, which you can edit and format as you please.

How to Troubleshoot Wi

Disconnect your computer from any VPN (virtual private network) that may be in use in your work environment before accessing the printer.
Make sure the wireless on your computer is enabled if you want to use Wi-Fi to connect to the printer. Often there's a hardware switch on a laptop case. It's the same switch you would use to turn the radio off while in flight. Switch it on and allow a minute or so for the laptop to find the network.
Move your HP printer closer to the router if it won't connect. There is a limit to Wi-Fi's range; concrete walls and other radio signals can cause interference. Try unplugging older portable phones--they're on the same 2.4 GHz frequency.
Check that the router is powered on if you continue to have problems. The printer will keep looking until it finds the router. Look for the detected network names on the HP's display.
Select 'Enable Wireless' on your HP printer if the wireless radio light in the 'Wireless Settings' menu on the display is off. If you continue to have problems, selecting 'Enable Wireless' will tell the HP printer that it needs to look for the Wi-Fi signal.

How to Scan Photos With the Canon MP520 Printer

Lift the top cover to expose the scanner component of the Canon PIXMA MP520.
Turn the photo face-down and place it on the glass panel. Use the plastic guides on the sides of the panel to align the photo with the left-rear corner of the panel.
Lower the top cover of the PIXMA MP520.
Push the arrow buttons on the PIXMA MP520 control panel to highlight 'Scan' on the left side of the display, and then push 'OK.'
Push the arrow buttons to select 'Color Photo' or 'Black and White Photo,' then push 'OK.'
Push the arrow buttons to select the size of the photo and desired scanning resolution, and then push 'OK.'
Push 'Color' or 'Black' to scan the photo in color or black and white, respectively. After a moment the scanned photo appears in the MP Navigator utility on your computer.
Click the 'Save' button to save the image as a file on your computer.

How to Clean a Samsung Laser Printer (5 Steps)

Unplug your Samsung printer from the computer and from the electrical outlet.
Take all of the paper out of the paper tray and wipe the tray clean of dust with a clean cloth. You can put some cold water on the cloth to help you grab the dirt.
Open the printer door and clean the inside thoroughly. Use laser printer cleaning cloths to get rid of loose toner and other dirt inside the printer.
Douse a cotton swab in acetone and rub the feed rollers until they are clean. The feed rollers are where the printed pages are fed out of the printer.
Rub the entire exterior of the printer with a damp cloth. This will remove any dust or toner that may have settled on the cover.

How to Reboot an HP PSC 2355 Printer (3 Steps)

Press the 'Power' button and wait for the printer to shut down completely if it has not done so already. Wait 60 seconds for the memory to reset. Try to reboot the printer by simply pressing the 'Power' button again.
Unplug the USB and power cables from the back of your HP 2355 printer if it still will not respond. Wait 60 seconds and plug the cords back into your device.
Press the 'Power' button to reboot the printer. The printer will run a quick self-diagnostic test and the lights will flash. All memory will be cleared, and interrupted print jobs should restart.

How to Reset the Drum Counter in a Brother Hl

Open the front cover of your Brother HI-1470N printer. Grasp the drum unit and pull it straight out of the printer. The drum unit is the entire unit that holds the toner cartridge.
Set the drum unit on a table or similar area. Press the lock lever with your right hand while pulling the toner cartridge out of the drum unit with your left.
Push the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until it clicks to signal that it is in place. The lock lever automatically lifts up when the toner cartridge locks in position.
Insert the drum unit into the printer. Push the “Control Panel” button until all of the LED lights on the printer illuminate. Close the front cover and confirm that all of the LEDs are off, including the drum alert light.

How to Set a Printer to a Static IP Address (12 Steps)

Click 'Start' and select 'Control Panel' on any computer connected to the same network as the printer.
Double-click 'Printers and Faxes,' and then locate the printer that you want to set a static IP address for in the list of printers.
Right-click the printer from the list and select 'Properties.'
Click on the 'Ports' tab and locate the printer you want to set a static IP address for in the list in the middle of the window. Click the printer to highlight it.
Expand the Port column by clicking on the vertical bar between Port and Description and slide it to the right. Locate the the IP address of the printer under the Port column; the IP address is a series of numbers separated by periods and resembles 192.168.1.2.



Open your preferred Web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the printer you want to set a static IP address for.
Input the IP address of the printer (that you found in the above section) into the address bar of the browser. Press 'Enter.'
Input the printer user name and password. If the network printer is not password-protected, input 'admin' into the 'Username' field and leave the password field blank. Click 'OK' to log into your printer network settings page.
Click the 'IP Configuration' button or tab on the printer network settings page.
Locate the 'TCP/IP' or 'IP Address Configuration' section and change the value from 'Auto' to 'Static' or 'Manual.'
Enter the static IP address that you want to assign to the network printer into the fields provided. This forces the network to assign the designated IP address to the printer each time it attempts to connect to the device.
Click 'Save' or 'Apply' to save the settings, and exit the browser.

How to Fix Leaking Printer Cartridges

Remove the cartridge from your printer and wipe both the housing and the cartridge with an alcohol-based wipe. Do not use a water-based solution for this as it may damage electrical components.
Clean the printer head where it touches the cartridge. Sometimes dust or debris at the connection point can cause leakage that is not due to a faulty cartridge.
Rub a white cloth or tissue over the cartridge until you have identified the leaking area. If it is only colored at the outlet, this means the cartridge is fine.
Inspect the cartridge once you have determined the location of the leak. You should see a crack or fault. If not, squeeze the cartridge until you can see the damaged area.
Wipe the cartridge once more after you have identified the location and cut a piece of tape large enough to cover the affected area.
Place the tape over the affected area and smooth as much as possible. You can then replace the cartridge in the machine and test to ensure the area is firmly protected against future leakage.

How to Configure an LPD Printer With Dell

Go to the printer manufacturer's website to download and install the most recent drivers for your printer.
Connect your printer to your computer and power it on when you are instructed to do so during installation. If you are not instructed to do so, turn it on after you install the software.
Click 'Start,' 'Control Panel,' 'Programs' and 'Turn Windows features on or off.'
Click the '+' to the left of 'Print and Document Services.' Click 'LPD Print Service' and 'OK.'
Click the back button in the top left of the Control Panel window. Click 'View devices and printers' under the 'Hardware and Sound' heading.
Right-click the name of your printer and click 'Printer properties.' Click the 'Sharing' tab.
Click 'Share this printer' and 'OK.' Close the Control Panel window. Your printer is now configured as an LPD printer.

How to Override a Toner Cartridge Chip in an HP Color LaserJet 1600 Printer

Go to the 1600 printer's control panel and press the right direction button in the main menu for the System Setup option, then press 'Select' to go to the System Setup.
Push the right arrow button again in the System Setup menu to go to the 'Print Quality' option and press select.
Go to the 'Replace supplies' command by pressing right and then 'Select' once more. The next screen that you go to should be at the printer's default setting of 'Stop at out.'
Press the right arrow button one last time to go to the setting 'Override out' and press 'Select' to change the setting from 'Stop at out' to 'Override out.'
Push the 'Select' button a final time to end the process and return to the main menu. The printer is now set to override the cartridge chip's program to stop printing.

How to Scan Pictures With a Canon MP210 (3 Steps)

Turn on the scanner. Place the picture face-down on the scanner glass. Close the lid.
Press the 'Scan' button on the scanner. The scanner's software will automatically launch on your computer. Press the 'Scan/Import' button in the software menu. Choose 'Photos/Documents,' then click 'Color Photo' under 'Document Type' in the left column.
Click the green 'Scan' button in the left column. The photo will be scanned to your computer.

How to Print to a PDF Printer

Download and install a demo version of Universal Document Converter. When you print a file such as a PowerPoint presentation or AutoCAD design, the converter will appear in your list of printers in the 'Print' dialog box. Select the converter from the list. Universal Document Converter has many features. You can choose what format to print a file to (such as PDF and various image formats), adjust page size and resolution, add a password, crop borders and more. If you tweak with the settings a lot, the program can save your modifications as templates for later use. The demo has no limits except for a large watermark on the lower-right corner of each page. (Editor, see: http://download.cnet.com/Universal-Document-Converter/3000-10743_4-10063306.html?tag=mncol and http://www.print-driver.com/overview/)
Get the Bullzip Free PDF Printer. This PDF printer has many customizable options which appear when you print a file. You can convert to different formats, add watermarks and passwords, and insert document information such as title and author. Bullzip also lets you merge PDF files and use another PDF file as a background. This application is free for personal, non-commercial use and has no advertisements. (Editor, see: http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#Features and http://download.cnet.com/BullZip-PDF-Printer/3000-13455_4-85827.html?tag=mncol)
Download and install CutePDF Writer for free. CutePDF Writer is straightforward to use. When you open a file for printing and click 'OK' in the print dialog box, it will output the document or image to PDF without any fanfare. Use this tool if you do not want a virtual PDF printer with a host of bells and whistles to go with it. GPL Ghostsript is required prior to installation. (Editor, see: http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp)

How to Print to the Edge of the Paper (4 Steps)

Open the document you want to print, and click the 'Page Layout' tab on the ribbon bar.
Click the 'Margins' drop-down menu button in the 'Page Setup' group. Select 'Custom Margins' from the menu of available paper margin settings to open 'Page Setup.'
Click the down arrow in the 'Top,' 'Bottom,' 'Left,' 'Right' and 'Gutter' option boxes to set their values to '0.' Click 'OK' to close the 'Page Setup' window.
Print your document as you normally would.

How to Install a Canon Printer Cartridge (4 Steps)

With the printer in the 'on' position, open the top cover of the Canon printer by lifting the cover straight up. The print cartridge heads will now move to center of the printer for installation.
Remove the empty ink cartridge from the packaging and discard. Remove the tape and protective film from the new cartridge. Hold the ink cartridge horizontally and remove the orange protective cap by twisting it 90 degrees.
Tilt the ink cartridge toward the ink cartridge holder and align the cartridge under the correct holder based on the color of ink you are installing. For instance, place the black ink cartridge under the black ink cartridge holder.
Insert the ink cartridge against the back end of the ink cartridge holder. Press down on the 'push' label until it clicks into place. The ink cartridge is labeled where you need to push to install it properly. Close the cover of the printer and allow the ink cartridge to be recognized by the printer. The power light may blink for several seconds. When the light stops blinking and is steady, the printer is ready for use.

How to Print With Only One Ink Cartridge (7 Steps)

Click on the 'Start' menu and then select the option for the 'Control Panel.'
Double-click on the icon for 'Printer and Faxes.'
Right-click on your default printer and select 'Printing Preferences' from the context menu.
Select the 'Color' tab from the 'Printing Preferences' window.
Choose the option that will work the best, depending on your model of printer. You may have the option to use the black cartridge only or use the color cartridge only. You can also change the color option used with the printer.
Change the color option to 'Grayscale,' 'Print in Color' or 'Composite,' depending on the cartridge that is out of ink. Using a composite option will combine the color ink to print an almost black color.
Change the font for the text to a brown or a dark blue if you are out of black ink. You can typically change the font when printing most types of text documents from a word processing program.

How to Share a Printer Through WiFi

Install the printer on one of the computers on the network according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Open the 'Printers and Faxes' folder by clicking on 'Start,' 'Control Panel' and 'Printers and Faxes.'
Right-click on the appropriate printer in the 'Printers and Faxes' folder and select 'Sharing.'
Click the 'Sharing' tab in the dialog box that comes up.
Click on 'Share this Printer.' Enter a name for the printer in the space provided. Click on 'Apply' and then click 'OK.'
Go to another computer on the network and open the 'Printers and Faxes' folder. Double-click on 'Add Printer' and click 'Next.'
In the'Add Printer' wizard select 'A network printer' and then click 'Next.'
In the 'Add Printer' wizard dialog select 'Browse for Printer' and then click 'Next.' This will bring up a list of shared printers on the network.
Select the printer that was just installed and click 'Next.' When asked if you would like to make this the default printer, select 'Yes' if this is the only printer on the network or if it is the printer you will use most often, then click 'Next.' If you do not have the driver for the printer on your computer and both computers have the same operating system, then the driver will be automatically installed on the new computer. If not, then follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the driver.
Click on 'Next.' When asked if a test page is wanted, click 'Yes' and let the printer print a test page to ensure that all is working properly.

How to Print a Self Test on a HP 1320 Laser Printer

Turn the printer on and wait for the power cycle to run.
Watch for the 'Ready/Go' light to illuminate steady. The light is on the second button from the bottom on the control panel.
Press and release the 'Go' button. The 'Go' button is the one with the 'Ready/Go' light. Wait for the test page to appear in the output tray.

How to Use a Dot Matrix Printer With MS Word (4 Steps)

Make sure your dot matrix printer is properly set up with your computer. The unit should be plugged into a wall outlet and connected to your computer's case via a serial cable. The driver for the dot matrix printer (which came on a CD-ROM or floppy disk with the printer itself) must be installed on your computer. Once these are done, continue to Step 2.
Double-click on your document to open it in Microsoft Word.
Click 'Office,' then click 'Print.'
Select your dot matrix printer from the 'Printer' drop-down menu and click 'Print.' Your dot matrix printer will now recreate your Word document on paper.

How to Fix a Full Reservoir on a Canon Inkjet Printer

Make sure that all printer doors are closed and the printer is off and disconnected from the computer.
Unplug the printer.
Hold the 'Power' button and plug in the printer. Count to 10.
Release the power button.
Turn the printer off, turn it back on and try printing again. Have the printer serviced as soon as possible.



Make sure that all printer doors are closed and the printer is off and disconnected from the computer.
Hold 'Resume' and press 'Power.' Hold both buttons until you see a green light.
Release 'Resume,' but keep holding the 'Power' button.
Press 'Resume' twice, still holding the 'Power' button, and then release both.
Press 'Resume' four times.
Press 'Power.' The printer will reset.
Turn the printer off, turn it back on and try printing again. Have the printer serviced as soon as possible.



Make sure that all printer doors are closed and the printer is off and disconnected from the computer.
Hold 'Resume/Cancel' and press 'Power.' Hold both buttons until you see a green light.
Release 'Resume/Cancel,' but keep holding the 'Power' button.
Press 'Resume/Cancel' three times, while still holding the 'Power' button.
Press 'Resume/Cancel' four times.
Press 'Power.' The printer will reset.
Turn the printer off, turn it back on and try printing again. Have the printer serviced as soon as possible.

How to Troubleshoot Canon Printers

See if your Canon printer has its indicator lights flashing in a specific pattern and then consult your manual to see if there is a corresponding error code. Follow the instructions in the manual for how to fix the associated problem, or continue on with more troubleshooting if it isn't displaying a specific error code.
Make sure the power cord is plugged into your wall outlet and the USB cable is firmly connected to your computer. Open the top of the printer and do a quick visual inspection to see if there is a piece of paper stuck in the paper feed.
Restart your computer and attempt to print off something new in case the computer has stopped recognizing your printer or the print queue has stopped responding due to a software error.
Navigate to your computer's 'Control Panel' and click on the 'Printers and Faxes' option. Click on the 'Add A Printer' button if your Canon printer isn't showing up in the list. Follow the on-screen instructions so that your computer will run a test to try to detect the printer.
Try uninstalling and re-installing the Canon software that came with your printer and then navigate your Web browser to their official Web page and download the most recent version of the software driver.
Open the Canon printer software and choose the 'Properties' or 'Options' tab. Click on the option to 'Test Alignment' or 'Clean Print Heads,' depending on which version of the software you are using. Wait for the printer to finish its alignment and then print off a test page. Check to see if the test page printed properly and then contact Canon for repair or replacement options if it still isn't working properly.

How to Find a Driver for a Printer (4 Steps)

Use the Dell website to download printer drivers. Click the link for Dell in the Reference section, which takes you to the drivers and download page. Select 'Choose a Model' to continue. Click 'Printers' and select 'Printer.' Use the sidebar to arrow up or down to find the printer model that you need a driver for to continue. After confirming the printer model, select your computer's operating system. On the next page, you will see a display of the available drivers, firmware and available software. Click 'Download' to begin the download and installation. Follow the prompts to install the driver.
Download the driver for the Hewlett-Packard (HP) at its website. Click the link for HP in the Reference section. On the landing page, enter the model of the printer and check 'Download drivers and software (and firmware).' For instance, enter Deskjet 6122 and click 'Search.' Click 'Software and Driver Downloads.' Enter your computer's operating system and click 'Next.' Click on the 'Drive' plus sign to display the available drivers. Click 'Download' to start the download and installation process. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Locate the driver needed for a Lexmark printer at the Lexmark website found in the Reference section. Under 'Support by Product' enter the model number of the printer. For example, enter Lexmark P4350 and click 'Select.' On the next page, click the tab that says 'Downloads' to show the available drivers. Click on 'Download Now' to start the download and installation of the driver needed for the printer. Follow the prompts.
Download the printer driver for Canon printers at the Canon website found in the Reference section. On the landing page, click 'Printers and Multifunction.' Choose the printer series (example: Pixma, ImageClass). Select the model from the next window. On the next page, click 'Drivers and Software.' Select your computer's operating system to open a list of available drivers. Click on the driver, which will open a window where you need to click 'I Agree-Begin Download' after reading the disclaimer. The download will begin. Follow the prompts to complete installation.

How to Connect to HP Officejet J6450 Wirelessly

Turn the HP Officejet J6450 printer on and make sure the wireless router for the network is connected to the Internet. To do so, simply connect to a web browser using a computer that is currently connected to the network.
Press the 'Setup' button by using the arrows on the face of the machine to select it from the available options. Press the 'OK' button to select it. Scroll down and select 'Wireless Setup Wizard,' and press 'OK.' The printer will search for all available networks.
Select your wireless network from the list of available options. Allow the printer to automatically connect to the network. Once a connection has been established, press the 'OK' button to signal the end of the connection process.

How to Set Page Length in a Dot Matrix Printer

Click on 'Start' in Windows and select 'Control Panel.' Click on 'View devices and printers.'
Right-click on your dot matrix printer and click on 'Setup.' Click on 'User Defined Size' in the 'Paper size' section.
Navigate in the paper size area of the 'User Defined Size' dialog box to select the paper length. Click 'OK' twice. Click 'Close' to exit the Setup box for the dot matrix printer.

How to Install a Printer to a Wireless D

Connect the printer to a USB port on the Windows computer.
Download and install the driver for the printer from the device's manufacturer.
Print a test page to ensure the printer is working properly.
Unplug the printer's USB cable from the computer.



Download the SharePort utility installer from D-Link's website (see References for the link).
Click on the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. This should put a SharePort icon in the computer's 'System Tray.'
Connect the printer's USB cable to the USB port on the D-Link wireless router.
Open the SharePort utility from the 'System Tray.' The USB printer connected to the D-Link wireless router should appear. Click the mouse pointer on the printer name and select the 'Connect' command in the menu that opens. The printer should now be available for use.
Print a page to the printer to test the setup.

How to Repair a Canon i80 Printer

Ensure that the paper is of an appropriate thickness. Paper used in the Canon i80 should be no less than 64 gsm and no more than 105 gsm. The thickness of the paper should be labeled on the packaging it came in.
Ensure that the paper is not wrinkled or folded. If it is, replace it with smooth, flat paper and try printing again.
Clean the paper feed roller if Steps 1 and 2 don't solve the problem. Turn the printer off and remove paper from the paper loading tray.
Press and hold down the 'Resume/Cancel' button. Release the button after the 'Power' light flashes three times. The paper feed roller will begin to rotate and clean itself.
Load a stack of plain white paper into the printer and repeat Step 4. The loaded paper will feed through the printer and eject, which will complete the cleaning process of the paper feed roller.



Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. Do this either through the paper output slot, the place where the printed document comes out, or the paper feed. Make sure to do this carefully to prevent damaging the printer.
Open the cover of the printer and remove any remaining pieces of paper that may be jammed in the device's printhead.
Close the printer cover, reload the paper tray if necessary and press the 'Resume/Cancel' button to resume the print job.

How to Reset the Ink Level in a Dell Printer

Turn your Dell printer off, if it is on. Wait five seconds.
Turn on your Dell printer. A dialog box with the heading “Dell XXX Printer XXX” will appear on your computer screen. The Xs represent the type and model number of your Dell printer. If you don't receive this dialog box, click on the Dell printer control program's icon located on your computer's “Desktop” or select it from the “All Programs” menu, if using a Windows system, or from the “Finder,” if using a Mac system.
Locate on the dialog box the wording “Complete-A-Print.” If there is a check mark in the box next to the wording, click on the check mark to remove it. If there is not a check mark in the box, do nothing.
Click “OK” to close the dialog box. You have now reset the ink level in your Dell printer and disabled additional warnings about installing a non-Dell ink cartridge.



Turn your Dell printer off, if it is on. Wait five seconds.
Turn on your Dell printer. A dialog box with the heading “Dell XXX Printer XXX” will appear on your computer screen. The Xs represent the type and model number of your Dell printer. If you don't receive this dialog box, click on the Dell printer control program's icon located on your computer's “Desktop” or select it from the “All Programs” menu, if using a Windows system, or from the “Finder,” if using a Mac system.
Locate on the dialog box the wording “Complete-A-Print.” If there is a check mark in the box next to the wording, click on the check mark to remove it. If there is not a check mark in the box, do nothing.
Click the box next to the wording “Don't display this dialog again.”
Click “Continue Printing' to close the dialog box. You have now reset the ink level in your Dell printer.

How to Override Low Toner in an HP 2600N Printer

Press the right arrow key on the printer’s keypad until “System Setup” appears. Press the check mark button to select the setup menu.
Press the right arrow key until “Print Quality” displays. Press the check mark button to select it. Press the right arrow key to navigate to “Replace Supplies” and press the check mark button to select it.
Press the right arrow key until you see “Override Out” on the display panel. Press the check mark button to activate the override. Press the check mark button again to clear the menu.

How to Turn a Non

Purchase a Bluetooth adapter. Ensure the adapter has connectors compatible with the printer. Most printers will connect to an adapter with a female USB connection.
Connect the adapter to the printer and turn it on if necessary. Ensure the printer and connecting devices are within the stated connection range for the adapter.
Turn on Bluetooth for the connecting computers and devices. On a Windows computer, open the 'Control Panel' and select 'Bluetooth Devices.' Ensure the 'Turn discovery on' and 'Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer' options are enabled. In OSX, open the 'System Preferences' window and select 'Bluetooth.' Press the 'Turn Bluetooth On' button.
Locate the printer in the list of available Bluetooth devices. Access this list by clicking 'Add' in the Windows Bluetooth settings panel, or by clicking the 'Set up new device' button in OSX. Depending on the device, you may need to enter a passkey before creating a connection.
Access the printer from a program with printing capabilities or from the system's list of connected devices.

How to Figure Out Why a Windows Printer Won't Print

Make sure your printer cable is securely connected between the PC and printer. The cable should be less than 10 feet (3 m) long.
Check for any bent pins on the printer cable. If you find any, straighten them with needle-nose pliers.
If you aren't sure about your cable, try swapping it with one from another printer. If the printer suddenly starts working, you know that your original cable is defective.
If you're replacing a parallel cable, be sure to get an IEEE 1284 (look at the packaging label or ask a salesperson). Older cables often won't work in newer printers, even though they might look like they should.



Check the Web site for your printer's manufacturer and download the latest version of the driver software for your printer.
Open the Printers folder through the Start, Settings menus.
Right-click on the icon for your printer.
Choose Delete.
Double-click on the Add Printer icon in the Printers folder.
Follow the Add Printer wizard directions to reinstall the driver software.



Open the Printers folder through the Start, Settings menus.
Right-click on the icon for your printer, then select Properties.
Verify that all of your printer's properties are configured as recommended by your printer's manufacturer. You can look up these guidelines in the documentation that came with your printer or, if you've misplaced it, on the manufacturer's Web site.



Right-click on My Computer and select Properties (in Windows 2000, you'll need to then click on the Hardware tab).
Go to Device Manager.
Double-click on Ports (COM and LPT).
Double-click on Printer Port (LPT1) and select the Resources tab.
Check the 'Conflicting device list' box for an interrupt request line (IRQ) conflict. No other device should be using the same IRQ as the printer port.
If you find a conflict, disable the offending device or assign it a new IRQ. To disable a device, find it in Device Manager, open its Properties dialog box, select the General tab and check 'Disable in this hardware profile.'



Windows must be off, so restart your computer to a DOS command prompt. In Windows 95, press F8 when you see the words 'Starting Windows 95' appear, then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only from the Startup menu.
In Windows 98, restart your computer, press and hold down the Control key after your computer completes the Power-On Self- Test, then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only from the Startup menu.
At the command prompt, type the word 'set,' then press Enter.
Write down the location (the DOS file path) of the TEMP variable.
Change your directory to the folder you noted in step 4. For example, if TEMP is set to C:WindowsTemp, you'll type 'cd windowstemp' and then press Enter.
Once you're in the Temp folder, you can delete any temporary files that might be there, by typing 'del *.tmp' and then pressing Enter. Don't delete these files while Windows is running, because Windows 95/98 or a Windows-based program might be using one of them.
Type 'cd windowsspoolprinters' and then press Enter to switch to the spool folder.
Delete any spool files you find here by typing 'del *.spl' and then pressing Enter.

How to Troubleshoot a Brother DCP Printer (5 Steps)

Plug the Brother DCP into the household power outlet if the printer won't print. Your computer doesn't need to be connected. Load a new stack of paper into the paper tray if the display panel shows the message 'No Paper Fed.' Make sure the paper is straight in the tray and that you're using good stock---it can't be curled up. Try removing the paper that's there, fanning it and reversing it.
Check the display panel for any error messages. Brother DCP printer error messages are self-explanatory and will usually tell you exactly what error is being reported in clear English, for example, 'Cooling Down Wait a While.'
Remove jammed paper. Documents jammed in the top of the Brother DCP can be pulled out to the left after opening the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) cover. Documents jammed under the document cover can be pulled out to the right after opening the document cover.
Pull the paper tray completely out of the DCP to remove paper jams inside the DCP. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the paper tray opening.
Open the front cover and pull the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly out if paper's jammed inside the drum. The toner cartridge comes out of the drum unit by holding down the lock lever on the left. Remove any jammed paper from inside the drum unit.

How to Disable Color Printing

Open the document you want to print.
Select 'File' and 'Print' from the menu or press 'Ctrl'+'P' to load the Print dialog box.
Highlight the printer you want to modify from the 'Name' drop-down list.
Click the 'Properties' button to open its dialog box.
Select the 'Color' tab, check 'Print in Grayscale' and click 'OK.'



Click the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Devices and Printers' to open the Control Panel.
Go to the Printer and Faxes option and right-click the printer you want to modify. Select 'Printing Preferences' from the pop-up list. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.
Select the 'Paper/Quality' tab, choose 'Black & White' and click 'OK.'

How to Upload a Dell Printer to my Mac Computer

Connect your Dell printer to your Mac computer. The printer will have a USB cable coming out of the back of it (or included in the box). Connect that cable to an available USB port on your computer.
Open a document, picture, or Web page that could potentially be printed on your Mac and then select 'File' from the top menu bar, followed by 'Print.' This will open a printer dialogue box.
Check to see if your printer automatically shows up in the drop-down menu on the screen marked 'Printer.' If so, then your printer does not need to be installed further, and you are ready to print. If not, select 'Add a Printer' from the drop-down menu.
Select your printer from the additional pop-up window that appears and click 'Add.' If you do not see your printer in the list, insert the CD that came included with your printer, install the software, then check to make sure your printer shows up in the drop-down menu.
Attempt to print another page. This time your Dell printer should be in the top drop-down 'Printer' menu.

How to Replace Epson Print Heads

Open the cover of your Epson printer so that you will see the ink cartridges. Unplug the printer so that it will not move automatically as it normally does when the printer heads are being tweaked.
Locate the clip that is locking the printer heads in place. Some Epson printers have buttons instead of a clip. Unlock it, and pull the printer heads out one by one. Set them aside.
Shake the new print heads so that the ink inside will be mixed.
Place the new print heads one by one according to the color. There will be a color guide located on the printer head carrier. Do not remove any sticker that is in the printer head so that Epson will be able to distinguish it in case you need to replace it.
Push each printer head slowly until you hear a click. The clicking sound means that it is already secured.
Close the cover of the printer, and wipe your fingers using the wet rag to remove the ink stains.
Plug in the printer and turn it on. Normally the cartridge will move to adjust itself, but if it did not, push the refresh button so that it will adjust. The refresh button is located next to the power button. It usually has the water drop drawing on the side. The power button will also blink to indicate that the printer is still loading and adjusting. Wait for the blinking of the power button to stop before using it.

How to Connect a Printer to a D

Plug the D-Link router's power supply into a standard electrical outlet to turn the router on and create a wireless network.
Connect your printer to the USB port on the back of the D-Link router using a standard USB cable.
Turn on the USB printer.
Go to any PC computer connected to the local wireless network, open the Start menu and click on 'Printers and Faxes.'
Click on the 'Add a printer' option on the left side of the window and then hit 'Next.'
Select the 'Network printer' option and hit 'Next' again.
Choose to browse for network printers. Windows will now scan for nearby printers and display a list of found devices.
Highlight the printer with 'DLINK' in the name and click 'Next.'
Press 'Yes' to confirm your decision to install the network printer.

How to Use a Dell Printer With OS X

Go to the printer database on the Open Printing website (see Resources for link), and select 'Dell' from the drop-down menu on the left. Choose your printer model from the menu that appears and click 'Show This Printer.'
Click on the 'Directly Download' link next to the recommended driver for your printer.
Click the file icon when the driver has finished downloading. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver.
Connect your printer to your power strip and then hook it to your computer via the USB port.
Launch the program that you want to print from.
Click on 'File' and then 'Print.' Your Dell printer should now be listed as an option on the printer drop-down menu. Select it and hit 'Print.'

How to Know If a Printer Is Compatible With a Laptop

Check to see what platform the printer supports. More than likely it is either Windows or Mac (some do support both). You need a printer that supports your particular computer platform. This information is printed on the side of the printer's box, or you can open your Internet browser, navigate to the printer's manufacturing site and select the particular printer in question to see its specifications.
Find out what operating system the printer supports. Newer printers (such as those that are compatible with Windows 7) typically support older versions of the operating system also.
Check the cable connection. Most new printers can connect to your computer through either a USB or wireless connection. If you are using an older computer with only serial connection ports you must purchase a USB-to-serial adapter in order to use the computer with the laptop. Similarly, you may need an adapter to connect an older printer with a newer computer.
Look up the printer on its manufacturer's site and search for available drivers. If you are using a newer laptop with an older printer you'll need the upgraded driver. If no drivers are available for the new operating system, then your laptop is not compatible with the printer.
Alternatively, check your computer for available printer drivers. For example, if you'd like to use a non-USB or wireless printer with a Windows 7 computer, search for the driver by navigating through 'Control Panel > View Devices and Printers > Add a Printer > Add a Local Printer.' Choose a printer port and click 'Next.' In the 'Install a Printer Driver' screen, select the printer's manufacturer in the left-side menu, then search for the specific printer in the right-side menu.

How to Make a Canon Mp210 Print Wirelessly (5 Steps)

Turn off your router.
Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the rear of the printer and insert the other end into the USB port on your router or access point.
Turn on your router to establish a connection to the printer.
Click the 'Start' button and click the 'Devices and Printers' option. Click 'Add A Printer' and click 'Add a Network, Wireless or Bluetooth Printer' in the window that appears. Your computer will search for networked devices.
Click the 'Canon MP210' option and click 'Next.' Click the 'Install Driver' option in the prompt that appears to install the necessary software to send commands to the printer. Open a word document, image or data sheet, and click 'Print.' Click the 'Canon MP210' option in the list of printers and click 'Print' to print wirelessly with the Canon MP210.

How to Print a PDF File to a Dot Matrix Printer

Turn on the dot matrix printer and load in the paper ream. Check that enough ink is available to print the PDF.
Double-click the PDF icon to open it or browse to its location on the computer.
Click the 'File' menu. Select 'Print.' Choose the printer from the 'Name' drop-down if it is not already showing as the default option.
Click up the 'Copies' box to the number of copies of the PDF to print.
Click the 'OK' button to print the PDF.

How to Enable Duplex Printing on the Konica Minolta DI3510F Printer

Press 'Printer Settings' on the printer's touch panel and select the 'Default Set' option.
Press 'Print Method.'
Select 'Duplex.'
Press 'Enter.'
Press 'Enter' again.
Press 'Exit.' Duplex printing is now enabled.

How to Connect a USB Printer to DIR

Plug the USB printer into any USB port on a computer that is connected to your D-Link DIR-635 router.
Open 'Start,' select 'Control Panel' and click 'Printers.'
Select the option to 'Add Printer' and follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer to that computer.
Open 'Start,' select 'Control Panel' and click 'Printers.'
Right-click on the USB printer and select 'Share.' Click on the option to 'Share this printer' to share it across your D-Link DIR-635 network.

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 Remove a Brother Hl2140 Cartridge

Turn the printer on. The printer must be powered on before proceeding.
Open the front cover by pulling the handle (the cupped depression in the front panel of the printer) downward and toward you.
Grip the toner cartridge and drum unit by inserting your hand into the ribbed depression on the underside of the cartridge.
Pull up and out to release the cartridge and drum unit.
Place the cartridge and drum unit on a piece of newspaper or paper towel to prevent toner from scattering.
Press down on the green lever on the left side of the unit to release the cartridge.
Pull the cartridge out of the cartridge and drum unit and place it in a sealable bag. Handle it carefully to avoid spilling toner.
Dispose of the cartridge (see Resources).

How to Print to a Local Printer From Remote Desktop

Open the 'Remote Desktop Connection' dialogue box on the computer physically connected to the printer (the local computer). In Windows XP, open the 'Start' menu and click the 'Communications' menu located under the 'Accessories' folder. Choose 'Remote Desktop Connection.' In Windows Vista/7, open the 'Start' menu and click 'Remote Desktop Connection' under the 'Accessories' folder.
Click 'Options' in the dialogue box.
Select the 'Local Resources' tab.
Click on the check box next to 'Printers.'
Click the 'Connect' button to connect to the Remote Desktop session.
Open any printable file on the remote computer and press 'Print' to send the file to the printing queue of the local printer.

How to Hook Up a Laptop to a PIXMA Printer (4 Steps)

Insert the driver CD that came with your PIXMA printer into your laptop and run the driver-setup file. Printers may not be recognized or function properly until drivers are installed. You may also be able to download drivers for your PIXMA printer from Canon's website (see Resources).
Set your laptop next to the printer.
Disconnect the printer's USB cable from whatever device it is currently connected to and then plug the USB cable into your laptop.
Turn the printer on and wait a minute or two for the printer to configure itself. The printer will now be ready to use on your laptop.

How to Use Dye Sublimation Inks in Ink Jet Printer

Install the Epson utility software and sublimation ink color management software on your computer.
Plug the USB cable into the appropriate slots on the printer and computer to connect. Plug the printer power cord into an outlet.
Lift the printer lid to open and replace the ink cartridges in the Epson printer with the compatible dye sublimation ink cartridges. Make sure the cartridges click into the slots to lock in place.
Turn the printer on and launch the Epson printer utility, and select the function to clean the printer head, so that the ink is forced through the print heads.
Insert sublimation paper into the paper tray and print a test page, if desired.



Install the Epson utility on your computer.
Connect the USB cord to the appropriate slot in the printer and insert into the appropriate slot on your computer.
Lift the printer lid and replace the ink cartridges in the printer with the ink cartridges in the continuous ink system, making sure each cartridge clicks to lock in place.
Plug the printer into a power outlet and turn the printer on.
Unplug the printer power cord as soon as the printer cartridges move (unlocked).
Hold the connected tubing above the interior of the printer and gently push the bank of cartridges to the left side of the printer.
Attach the plastic holder to the inside center panel and insert the tubing into the clip. Make sure the tubing does not dangle inside the interior of the printer, to avoid entanglement as the print head moves side-to-side.
Gently push the bank of cartridges to the right side of the printer. Adjust the tubing, if needed, to create slack as the printer head moves to each side of the printer.
Place the remaining end of the tubing to the left side of the printer and secure to the printer with the clip.
Remove the plugs from each ink container in the continuous ink system and insert the air filters, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Launch the Epson printer utility and plug the printer's power cord into an outlet. Turn the printer on.
Select the function to clean the printer heads and run the ink through the tubing. Repeat the printer head cleaning function, if desired.
Insert sublimation paper into the paper tray and print a test page, if desired.

How to Change a Printer from Offline to Online

Open the Start menu and click on the 'Devices and Printers' icon. This will open a window with a list of the printers currently set up on your computer.
Double-click on the icon of the printer you want to change to online. The status of the printer will be shown as either 'Printer: Ready' or 'Printer: Offline.'
Click on 'Printer: Offline' and the Printer menu will appear. Click on 'Printer' in the menu bar and uncheck 'Use Printer Offline.' This action will change the printer from offline to online.



Open System Preferences by clicking on the icon in the Dock.
Go to the Print & Fax control panel under the Hardware category.
Select the printer you want to take online from the list on the left side of the screen. Then click on the 'Open Print Queue' button.
Click on the 'Resume Printer' button at the top of the queue window to change the printer from offline to online.

How to Get an HP Printer Offline

Click the Windows logo from the bottom left of your screen.
Select 'Devices and Printers' from the menu.
Right-click the HP printer's icon from the 'Devices and Printers' menu.
Select 'Work Offline' to make the HP printer offline.

How to Fix an Offline HP Printer (5 Steps)

Check the cables connecting the printer to the computer and make sure they are secure.
Turn the printer off and back on.Resetting the printer can sometimes bring it back online.
Check the toner or ink cartridge. If your ink is low or empty, the printer won't function.
Check for torn paper, paper clips, sticky label residue and other items that could be the cause of printer jams. Any of these will stop a printer in its tracks.
Set the printer as your default printer and see if this resets it to online status. From the Start menu, select 'Control Panel,' then 'Printers and other Hardware.' Select the printer that is offline. Select 'Printer' from the pull-down menu. Click on 'Set Printer as Default'.

How to Change the Default Printer

Click on the Start menu and click on Settings, then Printers.
A window will appear showing the icons of all the printers that are installed on your system. Right-click on the icon for the printer you want to use as the default. A menu will appear.
Click on Set as Default.
To make sure the correct printer is now set as the default, right-click on the printer icon again. When the menu opens, a check mark should appear before Set as Default.

How to Install the HP PSC 1401 All

Download the printer driver from HP's website. You can find a link to the download in the 'Resources' section of this article. Select your Windows operating system from the drop-down menu and click 'Next.'
Click the link 'Driver' and then select the option 'Download.' Click 'Save' and select the option to download to your 'Desktop.' Click 'Save' to initiate the download. Make a note of the folder name so you can easily find it on your desktop.
Double-click the folder you downloaded in Step No. 2 on your desktop. Double-click the file in the folder that ends in .exe. Accept the default location to save the files and click 'Next.' Wait for the Install Wizard window to open.
Follow the prompts in the Install Wizard. Select 'Full Installation.' This will install the driver and allow you to use all the features available on the HP PSC 1401 all-in-one printer.

How to Decipher Printer Error Codes

See if your printer has a small digital screen on the front. The error code should be in that screen. Sometimes on smaller printers it's a series of flashing lights.
Copy down what scrolls or flashes across the screen or make note of which lights are flashing.
Consult your printer user guide first. If you cannot find the error code, try online support.



Locate your error code on the list.
Check to see if your printer is out of paper if Code 11 appeared.
Pull out your printer cartridge and reinsert it if a Code 12 is present. This is an indication that something is preventing the printer door from closing completely.
Refer to your user's manual if Code 13 comes up. This is a paper jam and most printers have specific instructions for that model to clear up jams.
Notice if there's a difference of color in your print jobs if Code 16 comes up. This is often a problem with the toner in the print cartridge. Try shaking it, then reinsert it. If the problem persists, replace the cartridge.
Adjust the page margins or font type if you get a Code 20/21. You have a print job that is too large for the memory to accept. If you still have problems, call a local technician to add more memory.

How to Add a Printer (7 Steps)

To add a printer, first follow your printer's instruction manual to assemble your printer and connect it to your computer. When you are ready to install the software, have your printer's CD-ROM or floppy disk handy.
Open the Start menu and choose Settings, then Printers.
Double-click on Add Printers.
Follow the instructions provided by the Print wizard. If you're adding a network printer, be sure to find out its name or network path. To make sure you're using the most recent printer driver, insert your printer CD-ROM or floppy disk when asked. You can also choose a preinstalled driver that matches the printer make and model you're trying to add, but it might be older than a driver that came with the printer. (If you're installing a networked printer, ask your system administrator if there are newer drivers available on the network.)
When prompted, indicate whether you want to use this printer as the default. If you have only one printer, you will say yes. If you have two, you must choose which one is to be the default.
When asked if you want to print a test page, it is a good idea to say yes.
When satisfied, click Finish to complete the installation process.

How to Clean Clogged Inkjet Print Heads

Use the printer's utility program to self-clean the printer. This process may need to be repeated as many as 5 to 10 times. Often this will resolve the problem.
Turn the printer off, preferably overnight, if the self-cleaning utility has not worked. The ink may need to soften before the self-cleaning utility will be successful. Turn the printer on and try the self-cleaning utility again several times.
Determine from the owner's manual where the print head is located. Epson printers, for example, are usually in the printer. Many other brands place the print head in the cartridge.
Remove the cartridge. For models where the print head is in the printer, drop seven to 10 drops of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) down the ink receptacle area. This is the hole where the ink flows into the head from the cartridge. Run a few self-cleaning utilities. If necessary, allow to sit a few hours or overnight and repeat the self-cleaning utility.
Soak the cartridge print head in hot water if the print head is in the cartridge. Allow to soak overnight. Dry the print head area with a paper towel. Repeat the self-cleaning utility.
Place the cartridge print head in isopropyl alcohol if the hot water soak did not unclog the print head. Leave the print head covered in alcohol overnight. Use a damp paper towel to wipe off the print head area. Dry carefully. Try the self-cleaning utility again.
Purchase a new cartridge if the alcohol soak did not unclog the print head in the cartridge. This will provide new print heads that won't be clogged. Contact a service technician for repair of print heads in the printer if the alcohol did not unclog the print head.

How to Set the Default to Tray 2 on an HP 5200 Printer

Click 'Configuration' on the printer's keypad.
Click 'Options' on the display.
Click 'DMI Control Poolset A.'
Click 'Feeds.'
Click 'Default Set.'
Choose B. This will set the printer to tray 2.

How to Install Canon Print Cartridges (7 Steps)

Purchase new printer cartridges that match the current printer cartridges in number and model.
Turn on the Canon printer.
Open the top panel of the printer. This will allow the printer cartridges to move to the center for easy access.
Remove the used printer cartridges.
Open the new cartridges and pull off the plastic tab, being careful not to touch the strip under the tab.
Insert the new cartridges in the right location. For instance, the color ink goes on a certain side, and the black ink goes on the other side. Close the front panel.
Print a test page to ensure proper installation.

How to Buy the Correct HP Ink Cartridge for Your Printer

Gather some information about your printer. What type is it? Is it a Deskjet, a Photosmart, an All-in-One printer? You can usually find this information on the front of your printer or when you go into the Printers folder on your computer. For example, you might see the printer named 'HP Photosmart 8100 Series'---this is a Photosmart printer.
Find the number of the printer series. This number should appear right after the printer type---for the 'HP Photosmart 8100 Series' printer, the series number is 8100.
Find the model number. This number should appear on the front of the printer, in the documentation that comes with the printer, or in the printer settings. For our example, the HP Photosmart 8100 Series printer, the model number may be 8150.
Determine what type of ink you want. Some printers can use several types of ink, designed for different uses. Are you printing mostly documents? Are you printing photos? Do you do mostly black-and-white printing? Determine how you're going to use the printer before you look for ink.



Find the right cartridges online. This is recommended even if you're going to buy them from a brick-and-mortar store, because HP has a website where you can find out exactly which cartridges you need before you go.
Select your printer type---for our example, you would select 'Photosmart' under the Home products. If you have a business printer, look for the printer type under Business products. You will be taken to another page where you will enter the rest of the printer info.
Select the printer type in the 'Step 1' drop-down box. Select the printer series in the 'Step 2' drop-down box. Select the printer model in the 'Step 3' drop-down box. Press the 'Shop' button.
You will see a list of compatible cartridges. If you want to buy online, you can purchase them directly from this page.
If you're going to buy in the store or on another site, the information to look for is the two-digit code for the cartridges. This code is printed on the front of the cartridge box. For the 'HP Photosmart 8100 Series' printer in our example, the compatible cartridges are numbers 94, 95, 96, 97 and 99.
There are three basic types of ink: black, tri-color and photo. If you print mostly black-and-white documents or greyscale images, choose a black cartridge to avoid wasting color ink when it's not necessary. If you print documents with color, the tri-color cartridge is the best choice, printing clear color in document quality. If you have a photo printer or print mostly photos, the photo cartridges will give you the best result. So for our example 'HP Photosmart 8100 Series' printer, you might select:
---HP 94 Black for black-and-white documents
---HP 95 Tri-Color for color documents
---HP 95/99 Twinpack for printing a mix of color documents and photos
---HP 99 for photo printing
The cartridge boxes are also color-coded. Blue boxes are the standard cartridges, now lower-yield (meaning fewer pages printed per cartridge) as well as lower in price. Green boxes are for high-yield cartridges. Red boxes are for specialty ink, such as photo cartridges.

How to Connect a Ricoh Copier to a Network

Plug the printer cable that came with your Ricoh printer into both the printer and a computer that is already part of the desired network. If you prefer a wireless connection, attach a wireless LAN card to your printer.
From the 'Start' menu, click the Control Panel option. Select the Printer folder. This may also show as the Printer and Other Hardware folder, depending on which operating system you are using.
Select the task to view installed printers or fax printers, and check for the icon for your Ricoh printer. If no icon is showing, return to the 'Printer' folder and select the task to add a printer. Follow the instructions for the 'Add Printer' wizard.
Right-click the icon for your Ricoh printer. On the menu that pops up, select 'Properties.' Go to the 'Shared' tab and click on the 'Share This Printer' option. If the Shared option is disabled on your computer for security purposes, run the 'Network Setup' wizard that will appear in the menu. Click 'OK' to close the printer options.
Give each user who is allowed access the location of the printer on the network. Choose at least one of the remote printers to run a test print to confirm that the printer's settings are correct.

How to Fix a Cartridge Missing Error on a Lexmark Printer

Turn on your Lexmark printer. Access your printer cartridges inside of your printer; how to do this specifically will vary from model to model.
Pull the cartridges loose from where they are secured and remove them from the printer. Close the area where the cartridges go in the reverse manner of how you opened it.
Turn the printer off and then back on. Access the cartridge area again. Firmly reseat the cartridges in the proper position, ensuring that the electrical connectors on both the printer and the cartridge are making good contact.
Close the cartridge area. Allow the printer to check for cartridges; the error should be gone.

How to Reset Lexmark Ink Cartridge Memory

Place the refilled cartridge or cartridges into your printer. The front casing of Lexmark printers typically lifts up to reveal the cartridge housing.
Launch the 'Printer Solution Center' software that came with your Lexmark printer drivers. If you are unaware of its location, search Windows for 'Printer Solution Center' by clicking the 'Start' menu and typing it into the search field.
Click the 'Maintenance' tab in the Printer Solution Center.
Click on the 'Install a new printer cartridge' option.
Click 'Next' until you see the 'Print the Alignment page' window.
Click the 'Print' button to print an alignment test page.
Repeat this process if the Lexmark printer still does not recognize the ink cartridge or cartridges as refilled. If the cartridge is not recognized, you will be alerted with an error message.

How to Use an HP Scanner F2280

Turn on the HP Deskjet F2280 and open the scanner lid.
Place a picture or document directly on to the scanner glass with the print side faced down. Position in the appropriate place using the paper size guide marks around the edges of the glass.
Click the 'Start' button in the Windows task bar and double-click 'HP Solution Center.'
Press either 'Scan Picture' or 'Scan Document' to begin the scanning process. Once complete, the scan will automatically be saved to the default file location on your computer.



Turn on the HP Deskjet F2280 and open the scanner lid.
Place a picture or document directly on to the scanner glass with the print side faced down. Position in the appropriate place using the paper size guide marks around the edges of the glass.
Click the 'Start' button in the Windows taskbar and select 'All Programs.' Locate the 'Windows' folder and double-click 'Windows Fax and Scan.'
Click the 'New Scan' button in the toolbar. When prompted, confirm the available settings and press the 'Scan' button to begin scanning.

How to Set Up a Network With an HP J6480 Wireless Printer

Prepare to set up a wireless network with your printer by making sure your wireless Internet is set up. Also, make sure you know your Service Set Identifier (SSID), Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) key.
Insert the HP J6480 wireless printer installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Follow the instructions from the installation window that appears.
Click on the “Recommended” option from the Installation Type screen. Select the “Through the network” option and then click on the “Next” button.
Click on the “Next” button again. Click on your wireless network and then click on the “Next” button. Enter the network security key and click on the “Next” button.
Allow for the connection process to complete. Turn your HP J6480 wireless printer on and connect the USB cable to the back of the printer as prompted to in the instructions. Click on the “Finish” button when the process is complete.

How to Configure a Toshiba Estudio Printer for Network Printing

Press the 'User Functions' button on the upper left area of the control panel.
Touch the 'Admin' button on the touch-screen.
Enter the administrator password on the QWERTY keyboard on the touch-screen, then touch 'Enter.'
Touch the 'Network' button on the touch-screen.
Press the 'IPv4' button on the touch-screen. Set the appropriate address mode--Dynamic or Static. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway address, if using Static. Touch the 'Enter' button.
Touch the 'Apply Now' button on the touch-screen. The machine will display 'Network Initializing' while the network interface card initializes.
Press the 'Function Clear' button on the control panel to return to the default display.

How to Find an Inkjet Printer That Prints on CDs

Understand the difference. The main difference between printers that can print on CDs and printers that cannot is the paper carriage. Just like normal printers that have thickness settings to accommodate envelopes and labels, a printer that prints on CDs is designed to handle thick, rigid discs.
Most printers have a special tray that you place the CD into and then run through the printer. Others have a special slot or drawer for CD-Rs. You will need to change the printer settings on your computer to print CDs.
Determine your needs. You'll probably want a printer that you can use for photos and documents, as well as CDs. Dedicated CD printers for bulk labeling exist, but these are usually high-end, high-priced and for professional use.
Go shopping. There are many CD printers on affordable on the market. Simply do an Internet search for 'CD printers.' Look for models in your price range that fit your needs. Go with brands you trust.
Look for the right features. You want an inkjet printer that functions as a normal printer and has the ability to print CDs. Stand-alone, dedicated CD printers are probably not what you want.
Read reviews. The technology is relatively new and a lot of models have some kinks. See how the loading mechanism works. Many users report problems and some minor annoyances, such as having to load and reload and problems with alignment.
Buy a printer. Once your research is finished, go out and buy it.