Can not get my printer to print from the computer

Printing problems can occur due to various reasons, ranging from hardware issues to software configuration problems. Here are some common printing problems and troubleshooting steps to help you resolve them:

1. Printer Not Responding:
   • Check if the printer is powered on and connected to the computer or network.
   • Make sure the printer cables are securely connected.
   • Restart the printer and the computer.
2. Paper Jams:
   • Open the printer's paper tray and carefully remove any jammed paper.
   • Check for and clear any paper jams inside the printer, following the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Low or Empty Toner/Ink:
   • Check the printer's display or status software for low toner/ink warnings.
   • Replace the empty or low cartridge with a new one.
4. Print Jobs Stuck in Queue:
   • Clear the print queue on your computer to remove any stuck print jobs.
   • Restart the printer spooler service on your computer.
5. Incorrect Print Output:
   • Ensure you have selected the correct printer and paper size in the print settings.
   • Check for any color or quality settings that might be affecting the print output.
6. Print Spooler Errors:
   • If you receive print spooler errors, try restarting the print spooler service on your computer.
   • Clear the printer spooler cache.
7. Printer Driver Issues:
   • Update the printer driver to the latest version from the manufacturer's website.
   • If you have recently updated the driver and encountered problems, try rolling back to the previous version.
8. Wireless Printing Issues:
   • Ensure the printer and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
   • Check the wireless connection and reset the printer's network settings if necessary

try turning off both devices - start you computer first, then start your printer and see if that fixes your issue. if not try again this time leaving out the plug that connects the computer to the printer and then when the computer is turned on turn on the printer then plug it into the computer

With the printer power on, unplug and then plug in the printer from/to the computer. This should force the printer to be reinstalled.
Check the printer status.
Click START>Control Panel>Devices and Printers>click on your printer. check the status for any error messages. On the printer status, delete all pending jobs. Once the printer status display shows that all pending jobs have been deleted, retry printing.
Let me know if printing is reestablished. Thanks.

Hello ,

First, please make sure there is no error message displayed on the LCD screen of the printer

Now we will check the status of your printer in the printers menu in the control panel.
The printer’s status should be set to “ready”
If the printer is “paused” simply clear the print queue, right click on the printer and select “resume printing”.

If the printer says “offline”, follow these steps.

1. Clear the printer queue
2. Shut down the computer
3. Unplug the USB cable from your computer and your printer
4. Unplug the power cable from the printer and wait 15 seconds
5. Plug the USB cable back into the printer and the computer.
6. Plug the printer’s power cable back in.
7. Turn your computer back on.

Your printer status should be back to ready now and you are able to print.

Thanks,

Pat

Hi, Billy.

1. Remove your printer from Printers and Faxes
2. Disconnect the printer cable.
3. Restart your computer
4. Reconnect the printer cable.
5. Your computer should see the printer and install the driver.

Hope this helps.

If you look carefully at the printer you'll note that there is no button for "Print" and the reason for this is that all the other functions are for using the printer as if it wasn't connected, nor needed a computer.

All your printing functions that DO use a computer require you to interact with the printer via the computer.

In short, to use the printer from the computer you'll need to make sure you've installed the correct drivers (see your installation CD or the Canon website) and then plug the printer in using a USB cable connection to your computer. If the computer recognises the printer you'll then be able to print.

In a nutshell if your printer is connected and drivers installed properly it doesn't matter what your printer has selected on the printers own control panel, you just print :)

Hope that helps.

I had the same problem and it was print spooler on computer.
Check that.

1. Click on START, CONTROL PANEL, PRINTERS AND FAXES (or PRINTERS AND OTHER HARDWARE).
2. Right click your printer, and select PROPERTIES. (If your printer is not listed, click on VIEW INSTALLED PRINTERS first).
3. Select the ADVANCED tab.
4. Select PRINT DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER.
5. Click on APPLY (if applicable), then OK.
6. Restart your computer.
7. Try printing now.

Try connecting the printer via the USB port on either one of the computers. Then test if the machine prints fine then likely possibility is that the Network interface card is faulty remove the network card and install in a different slot and test. If the same thing happens then reinstall the drivers and test.

Hope this helps
Thanks J

Every printer has a unique print driver on computer, and each and every printer uses a different one, so there goes it cant be my computer. The way to tell if it is a printer or computer problem on your machine is to Turn off, unplug from computer, ensure your printer has paper, power it on, wait for ready/online lamp, then press the "go" button 5 times super FAST. Status page should print if it does, then your problem is in fact the computer or the print driver not installed correctly on your computer, as I suspect may be the case.

Post back once you have verified if you have a printer or a computer problem.