1. Turn off the printer, turn it back on
As simple as it seems, this is one of the most effective ways to get a printer back on track and functioning normally.
2. Turn off the computer, turn it back on
Sometimes the issue isn’t just the printer.
3. Check the connections
Sometimes the most frustrating problems are caused by the smallest details. Checking that everything is connected will properly alieve a surprising amount of issues.
4. Check the status
In some instances, the printer will tell you exactly what is wrong with it. Go to the Control Panel and select Devices and Printers. Click on the printer that is having problems. It will usually tell you what is wrong.
-If you have Windows 11, clicking on devices and printers will being you to Bluetooth and devices. From there you can select printers and scanners, and then click into the individual printers. One of the options are to run the troubleshooter. This can resolve 40% of issues.
-In windows 10 you will be brought to a page with all your printers. You can right click and select troubleshoot and let the windows 10 troubleshooter run as well. This can also resolve up to 40% of issues.