Basic Printer Troubleshooting

Modified on Mon, 22 Sep at 2:51 PM

If your printer isn’t printing or showing errors, try these steps before contacting support:



Check power and connections


Confirm the printer is turned on (power light should be lit).


Service printer shold be phsically connected via a USB cable rather than using wireless. Check the cable is firmly plugged in to both the printer and computer.



Check paper and toner/ink


Open the paper tray and ensure paper is loaded correctly and not jammed.


Remove and reload the paper if it’s curled, folded, or stuck.


Check toner or ink levels – most printers display this on the screen or computer. Replace cartridges if low or empty.


See these instructions: Ordering new toner cartridges




Look for jams or open covers


Carefully open the main printer door and check for paper jams inside.


Remove any torn paper or stuck sheets gently.


Make sure all covers and trays are properly closed after checking.


See these instructions: Clear paper jams




Clear the print queue


Sometimes a document gets stuck and blocks new jobs.


On your computer, open the print queue, cancel the stuck document(s), and resend your print.


See these instructions: Clear print queue



Restart devices


Turn the printer off, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on.


Restart your computer as well. This refreshes the connection.




Check error messages or lights


If the printer shows an error message or flashing lights, note what it says.


Common errors include “Paper Jam,” “Low Ink/Toner,” or “Offline.”


If your error relates to a drum - see these instructions: 





Update or reinstall printer drivers


If nothing else works, the software (driver) that runs the printer may be out of date or corrupted.


See these instructions: 



Only once the above have been attempted and you still can not get the printer working, can you please reach out for additional support such as requesting a replacement via your Area Manager.

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