Default Printer Issue
The wrong printer is set as the default. See the image below for an illustration.
What to do
Open the Printers or Printer and Faxes folder and locate the correct printer icon. To do this:
-In Windows Vista, click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
Topic 3: Printer is "Offline"
The printer is set to Offline and the printer icon appears washed-out. See the image below for an illustration.
What to do
Open the Printers or Printer and Faxes folder and locate the correct printer icon. To do this:
-In Windows Vista, click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
Topic 4: Printer is not Ready
The
printer is in an "Intervention Requested" state (e.g. paper jam, paper
out) but no Windows print error notification message is displayed.
Explanation
The
print job cleared the print queue. This means the print queue icon has
disappeared from the notification area ('systray') of the task bar. The
printer is holding the job, however, until the the printer is returned
to a ready state.
What to do
Check the printer LCD, or operator panel menu, to verify that the printer is in a ready state. If not, return it to the required status.
Topic 5: Printer is Paused
The printer or print queue is paused and the print queue icon remains in the notification area ('systray') of the task bar.
Explanation
This is typically an end user error. Dragging the mouse cursor over the print queue icon in the notification area will reveal (1,2,3) document(s) pending for (User name).
What to do
-If yes, click on Pause Printing to turn off this Windows feature.
-If no, confirm that there is a check mark next to Set As Default Printer and make sure Use Printer Offline is not selected.
Topic 10: Windows Print Spooler Issue
A problem with the Windows print spooler is preventing successful printing.
What to try
Stop and start the Windows print spooler. To do this:
Remove the first print job from the print queue. To do this:
Click here for illustration.
Topic 11: Other Issues
Other possible causes of a print job not printing include:
Topic 12: Last Resort
If you have tried all of the above suggestions to no avail, try the following:
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