Everyone has been there. You have written what you consider the best paper ever; you proofread, save your file, hit the print button… and nothing happens. printers in NYC, just like in every other state in America, are one of the most aggravating appliances on the planet. Below you will find some of the most common printer problems, and a little bit on how to fix them, before you toss the printer out of the nearest window.
Printing is Slow
Everyone has sat twiddling their thumbs while it takes 10 minutes to print out two pages of print. Short of breaking the printer, there doesn’t seem to be too much that can be done. You can, however rev up the speed of your printer. Not only will this increase your printing speed, but it will save your ink as well. The way to speed up your printer’s performance varies by model, so you will need to check your manual for instructions.
High Prices for Ink and Toner
There isn’t a computer user out there that hasn’t complained about the high cost of ink and toners. It seems like you buy some, and two weeks later you are out and having to buy more. It is rumored to be better to buy a higher quality printer, because inexpensive printers use up ink faster, leaving you penniless because you have to buy so much ink, so often.
Prints to Light, Horizontal, or Spotty
There is nothing more aggravating than having a printer that prints, but then you can’t read it. It is possible that you have a clogged print head. This problem occurs if the printer isn’t used on a regular basis. You can go through a step by step process to clean out the ink head; this can be found in your manual that came with the printer as well.
These are just a few of the most common problems you will find with your printer, whether it is wireless or wired. If none of the solutions for these few problems work, it’s best to call in a printing repairman to take care of the problem for you.
