When I send a document to print (from any program) the status monitor appears and then nothing happens. Sometimes a message box appears saying 'Alloc size= (random number)' if I click 'okay' it disappears but nothing happens. What is 'Alloc'? What's wrong with the printer? The computer says it's ready to print and the printer's status says 'ready'. The computer's troubleshooter and the manufacturer's troubleshooter can't work it out. The printer is an Epson C86 and was working fine until today. I can't get to the shop to buy a new one until Saturday and am very annoyed. PLEASE HELP!
2007-03-01 04:15:58 · 1 answers · asked by Cpt. Willard 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
Ignore the second question mark in the headline, it's a typo. : )
2007-03-01 04:20:41 · update #1
First of all open the queue by double clicking the printer icon. Make sure there are no jobs stuck in the queue.
If not, uplug the printer power cable and usb or parallel cable. Shut down your computer. Plug the printer cables back in and turn on the computer. Try printing.
If it still doesn't work, uninstall and reinstall the printer. You shouldn't have to buy another printer. It's most likely a driver issue. It's common and reinstalling usually fixes it.
2007-03-01 04:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Misty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋