Yesterday, my printer was spitting out print jobs. Today it seems to be possessed by a sloth! What’s up with this? Sluggish print jobs can happen for a few different reasons. One simple fix may be to try clearing out the print queue. Sometimes, dozens of print jobs get backed up, or one print job […]
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No Chips Available for the Compatible HP...
Solution: Reuse the Old Chips on the New M507, M428, and M404 Compatible HP Toners Presently, the compatible HP M507, M428, and M404 toner cartridges (CF258A, CF258X, CF289A or CF289X) do not come with chips. These compatible toners will not automatically work when installed in a printer unless you remove the chip from the previously-used […]
8 Easy Tips for Maintaining Your Printer
The most important thing to remember when attempting maintenance on your printer is to be safe. Turn off the power and keep your hands away from fusers, sharp edges, and moving parts. Take precautions to keep yourself and your printer damage-free. 1. Dust and Vacuum When dust, hair, […]
My Printer Won’t Print
“I’ve clicked on the print icon a dozen times and still my printer won’t print!” It happens. There are a number of possible reasons why. To troubleshoot the issue, inspect the following: 1. Check the obvious first; these things are often overlooked. • See if the printer is plugged in and turned on. Make sure […]
What to do for Paper Jams
“A paper jam in my printer? Ugh! Not now!” As if there is ever an opportune time to have your daily grind interrupted. With documents in queue and people waiting, the impulsive response might be to simply yank that darn piece of paper out of the machine, hopeful no damage is done in the process. […]