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Error: Printer (Not Responding)!!! What do I do?? Feb 17th, 2020 [viewed 428 times] |
Imagine the horror; when you have to catch a flight in an hour and your printer won’t print your ticket! You have no choice, but to leave with the e-ticket on your phone, and hope they let you fly! Are you up to date?Let’s start simple and check if the Windows is updated. Are your connections good?A rookie mistake; ensure all your wires are plugged in correctly. When using a wireless printer, ensure you’re connected to the correct network. How strong is your firewall?Wireless printers can sometimes show not responding errors, due to interference of your Antivirus software. You could either disable the software or uninstall it and look for new and better Antivirus software. Try printing once again, if the problem persists, read on! Are your drivers updated?Right-click on Start button > Device Manager> Printer; from the drop-down menu, right-click on the printer you wish to use and select Update Driver. Don’t worry; if the printer is still not responding, we have more solutions, just keep scrolling, my friend! Where there’s trouble; there’s also troubleshootYour Windows is kind enough to help you solve your troubles; so why not accept them with open arms? Know your default printer!It’s important to check if you have set the printer you wish to use; as your default printer! To ensure this; go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers> right click on the printer you wish to use >Set as Default Printer. Configuration issues? Let’s hope so! It’s all I have got to help! I hope this article helped; if not I am sure you’re already searching the web for other solutions; may the force be with you! |