my printer says it can't connect to the computer so it won't print. does anyone know how to solve that problem?
2006-09-20 16:52:02 · 7 answers · asked by i_luv_ashley t_miley c_vanessa h 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Make sure cable is plugged in tight at both ends. USB cables may benefit from being moved to a port they were once in before. Has that printer ever worked on that computer before? If not, there could be driver incompatibilities.
Is the computer connected to the printer via a network? Network problems will stop network printers from working.
2006-09-20 17:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to give you the rigth answer I need more information than you have provide. But I will do my best.
Make sure the printer cable is securely plugged into both the printer and the puter.
Try a different cable.
If you are using Windows make sure you have the most current
device driver for your printer installed and that works with your version of Windows. Make sure it is the right device driver.
Can you print a configuration page from the printer?
Try printing the configuration page from the printer definition in Windows.
Is the printer turned on?
That's all I can think of right now. If you give me more detailed info perhaps I can give you a better answer.
You know what they say! Ask the right question and you will get the right answer!
Have fun but be safe!
2006-09-20 23:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First check the cables, make sure every is plugged in right
Then go: Start / control panel / printers and Fax's
make sure your printer is listed
if not, add printer
if it is , make sure it's set to be the default printer
double click on the printer name - you get a new window
go to "Printer" - " set to default"
if you right click the name and go to "Properties"
you'll get to the maintenance for the printer
hope this helps
2006-09-21 00:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by rvsreno 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check your cables. Make sure software is installed. Go to printers and set up a new printer if necessary. Right click on it and set as default.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-21 00:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by srrsmr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your printer was working go to start -control panel -printers and fax .deletes all printers .then add printer the printer wizard will appear .
2006-09-21 02:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if it is working properly.
Start,Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Driver
Right-cl on the item to be checked and select Properties.
You will receive a message that it is, or is not working properly.
2006-09-20 23:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure all cords that connected to the printer and computer are in all the way. DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-20 23:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by DANCER12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋