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Troubleshooting: Printer Does Not Work Why

The problem in the printer occurs because of the issues like black or color ink, not printing, the printer is offline, etc. To resolve the black or color ink not printing issue, reinstall the print driver, use genuine ink cartridges and find out the reason printer does not work why.

Steps To Fix Printer Does Not Work Issue

  1. Open the document, choose File and then select Print in Mac.
  2. Choose the Paper Type/Quality or Media and Quality menu.
  3. Choose Save in the Presets menu and then name the new preset to save the settings for future print jobs.
  4. Choose File in the software application in Windows.
  5. Select Print which opens the printer window.
  6. Open the Properties or Preferences dialog box.
  7. Modify the settings such as paper size, print quality, paper type, etc.
  8. Choose OK and then select Print.
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Detailed Steps To Solve The Printer Troubleshooting

Ensure that you are using the appropriate paper for printing. Check for the estimated ink levels and replace the low or empty ink cartridges with the new one and find Printer Does Not Work Why.

Check for the print settings in Windows by selecting File in the software application and then choose Print. The Print window opens and opens the Properties dialog box. And, depending on the print job, modify the paper type, print quality, paper size, etc.

After selecting the print settings, choose OK to apply the settings and then choose Print.

Clean the area around the ink nozzles by gathering lint-free cloth, dry foam rubber swabs, or any other soft material.

Hold the handle on the sides of the printer. Then, raise the cartridge access door until it locks into place. And, the cartridge moves to the center of the printer.

Wait till the cartridge is idle and silent before you continue. Take off the power cord from the rear of the printer. Lift the lid on the cartridge slot to release the ink cartridge. Then, gently push the lid back till it stops.

Pull up the ink cartridge to remove from the slot. Hold the ink cartridge by its sides. Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth or foam-rubber swab with distilled water.

Then, squeeze any excess water from it. Gently clean the face and edges around the ink nozzle in the swab. Leave the cartridge to sit for 10 minutes to allow the cleaned area to dry or use a new swab to dry it.

Hold the ink cartridge by the sides with the nozzles towards the printer.

Slide the ink cartridge forward in the slot. Then, close the lid on the cartridge to secure the cartridge into its place. And, close the cartridge access door and resolve the issue of Printer Does Not Work Why.

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