when i click the "print" option, there is a icon at the right bottom of the screen which reads"one document is being waited to print, the reason is administrator". if i restart my machine, the printer will work, but only once. what's the matter? can some experts help me?
2006-08-07 04:21:13 · 7 answers · asked by samurai 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
my machine is windows xp.
2006-08-10 15:00:12 · update #1
What printer do you have ? (model, is network or local)
What Operating System do you have ? ((XP or 2000/NT)
How is connected your printer ? (LPT, USB, Network)
Your user has administrator rights/permissions ? - that error sounds like you don't have enough right to print (to use the printer).
anyway...if is just a simple local printer and you are not within a network envrinoment try this when is not printing:
1.Double click on that small printer icon from task bar.
Click on Printer menu and you should see a check mark ONLY at "Set as Default Printer" and NOTHING (no check mark) at: "Pause Printer" or "Use Printer Offline". If still not working go ahead with step 2.
2. click on Cancel all Documents - to purge all documents from printer queue and go to Printers and Faxes from Control Panel. Delete all unnecesary print drivers and the current print driver.
3. Reboot your computer (even if you are under XP).
4. Reinstall the print driver. - is good to check if you have the latest print driver version. See the manufacturer website for it.
5. Reboot your computer and test the printer.
good luck !
2006-08-09 16:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by dand370 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try clearing the print queue. If this doesn't work, then turn your printer off for a minute, then turn it back on and see if it is now working. If it isn't, then reinstall it onto your PC. If this still doesn't work, then you'll need to remove the hardware & reinstall it. Good luck.
2006-08-07 11:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open the printer properties then cancell all documents
reinstall the printer
that should sort it
if not then update the driver and try again
2006-08-09 02:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try clearing the printer queue.
2006-08-07 11:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happened to me and it was quicker to uninstall then reinstall software it happens sometimes when its not compatible with another programme you are running Hope this helps
2006-08-08 20:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by Geordiegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try and reinstall the printer and try it again
2006-08-10 12:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nor does mine buy a new one!
2006-08-07 11:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by tissy69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋