How many times have you freaked out because of malfunctioning printers?
20.9.2016
Translation: machine translated
Printers can cause an incredible number of problems: they are too slow, the print quality is too poor, they waste too much ink, they cause paper jams and so on and so forth... To help you get by without any problems, we have compiled a list of the most common problems with printers/MFPs and the corresponding solutions!
My printer shows that there is no ink left but I can still continue printing. Should I?
You don't have to replace the cartridges every time you receive a warning that the ink level is low. The accuracy of these warnings varies greatly depending on the manufacturer and model. You will often receive warnings even though you could continue printing for half an eternity. The only way to determine if this is the case is to keep printing until the print quality starts to deteriorate. This will give you a better idea of how accurate your printer's display really is. It's best to order the ink cartridges you need from this site as soon as the indicator lights up and use the used ones until they no longer produce satisfactory quality.
The printer simply won't print
This problem is as simple as it is frustrating, as it can be very difficult to determine the cause. If no error message appears, you should check the connections between the printer and your PC. For wireless devices, it often helps to reconnect the device, if possible instead of using the automatic connection, you could enter the direct IP address of the router or change DNS auto-settings on a trial basis. If that doesn't help either, reinstalling the driver software could help.
The WiFi printing responds too slowly
. Here you can try moving your printer as close as possible to your router to get faster speeds.
The printer is too slow
Print speeds vary greatly from model to model. But it is still possible to get more speed out of a slow printer: If you don't have the highest demands on print quality, you can lower the quality or even print in draft mode. You should also switch off duplex printing if you don't need it, as the printer takes a considerable amount of time to turn the paper.
The print quality decreases more and more
. It can happen that the printer nozzles become dirty. By simply cleaning these nozzles, you can restore the original print quality. However, you should always consult the user manual first so that you don't make the problem worse.
Error message "missing driver"
The driver is the software that enables communication between your printer and your MFP. Sometimes these drivers are not available for certain operating systems (e.g. Mac OS). If this is the case for you, you will need to contact the manufacturer.
My printer is constantly jamming and/or feeding multiple pages
Luckily, paper jams are no longer as common as they were a few years ago. Nevertheless, they still happen and lead to a lot of frustration and maltreated printers. By far the most common cause of paper jams is incorrectly loaded paper. When feeding your printer with paper, make sure that it lies flush in the tray. Furthermore, the paper must not be crumpled, creased, torn or damaged in any other way. If this does happen, you should take a close look at the printer's paper feed: Smaller, torn pieces of paper are often the reason why the paper is not being pulled through the tray. Using the wrong paper could also be a possible reason! You can find high-quality printer paper for various types of printing here.
Windows always sends my print jobs to the wrong printer
Windows may delete your default settings after an upgrade. To do this, you would have to set your default printer settings to the desired printer again. You can usually find these under System settings -> Hardware -> Show devices and printers.
The ink always dries out
. It could be that your printer is in the wrong place, i.e. too close to the heater or near a window with direct sunlight and therefore a higher temperature. You should also always shut down the printer correctly, as this parks the print head on the seal and prevents the ink from drying out.
If, despite all these tips, you still can't make friends with your printer, you've come to the right place! A huge selection of devices that are easy on your nerves and your wallet are waiting for you. As their reviews show, the following devices have caused the fewest headaches.
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Anadi Singh
Category Buying Manager
anadi.singh@digitecgalaxus.chWhether I’m introducing rapidly developing technologies to customers, travelling countries far and wide, snowboarding into trees, creating a new kind of smoking oven, defending my karaoke championship title or jumping out of a gondola – if it’s fun, I’m in (or at least attempt to be in).
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