Printer Not Printing? 8 Common Fixes

Printer Not Printing? 8 Common Fixes Photo by ron dyar on Unsplash

When you click Print and nothing happens, work through these checks.

1. Check paper and ink

Load paper properly and check ink or toner levels.

2. Look for error lights

Check the printer’s display for jams or errors.

3. Clear paper jams

Gently remove jammed paper following the manual.

4. Clear the print queue

Cancel stuck jobs.

5. Restart the Print Spooler (Windows)

In services.msc, restart Print Spooler.

6. Update drivers

Download drivers from the manufacturer’s site.

7. Run a test page

Print a test page from the printer settings.

8. Clean print heads

Use the printer’s maintenance tool if prints are faded or streaky.

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