tech sectiontech sectionThe HP Photosmart Plus B209a relies on Wi-Fi Protected Setup to locate and connect to a network. WPS enables users to set up wireless networks and hardware with ease; depending on your model of router, you can connect the printer to the network with just the push of a button, or using PIN verification. Before reconfiguring the wireless settings on the HP Photosmart Plus, reset the network configuration on the device.
The Epson Stylus 1160 ink jet printer produces resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dots per inch and outputs approximately nine black and white or seven color pages per minute. This desktop device features Epson's proprietary Micro Piezo four-color printing technology. Although Epson does not officially endorse any brands of third-party ink, numerous professional tech reviewers chime in on the subject. Epson also states clearly that damage caused by any non-Epson brand ink used in the Stylus 1160 printer voids the manufacturer warranty.
The Canon i960 printer is a bubble-jet photo printer targeted at home users. Offering a low entry price, it generates photo prints at resolutions as high as 4800 dots-per-inch with excellent speed. Given its low cost, Canon designed it for light use, and its waste-ink storage pad can easily fill up, requiring an expensive repair. You can clean out your own ink pad by following an exacting, but manageable, procedure.
The Kodak Professional 1400 digital photo printer uses a ribbon-based dye sublimation process to transfer ink to paper. This process is similar to the one professional garment printers use to transfer images to cotton and polyester garments. Kodak's printer, however, is designed to output digital photos onto paper. It requires special treatment to print a thermal transfer and might produce inconsistent or very poor results.
Photo printers such as Canon's i9900 require a little more attention to detail than the typical click-and-print printer. Among its numerous customizable settings, the i9900 offers printer profiles -- templates that determine the ideal distribution of color ink for different types of paper when printing from photo-editing software. Selecting the correct profile makes a big difference for photos printed from the i9900, as its ChromaPlus ink system displays even subtle color differences.
The HP Photosmart R725 is a 6.2 megapixel camera that can produce poster-size prints. The camera has tremendous storage capacity. Not only are 32 gigabytes of memory built in but there's also a card reader to further expand storage. The camera also comes with HP software to edit, organize, print and share pictures from your PC. To transfer your pictures from the camera to the PC, you need the model HPM 700 USBM-3 cable from HP.
Lexmark's discontinued model X75 PrinTrio printer offers color copying, printing and scanning functions. This thermal-inject printer features print resolutions of up to 2400 by 1200 dots per inch and print speeds of up to 11 pages per minute. The Lexmark X75 comes ready to go out of the box, though you'll have to add some included hardware—and eventually consumable hardware—for standard operation.
The HP Deskjet D1460 is a USB printer, designed to work seamlessly with major operating systems. In support forums for HP and Firefox, users have reported problems printing from the browser to the D1460. Most problems are due to simple settings or software errors and are easy to fix without the assistance of technical support.
The Drucker Canon iP500 printer requires some user assembly and installation. The installation process includes manually installing the included printer head and two ink tanks. The iP500 also includes a setup CD that contains all of the drivers, software and configuration tools necessary to install the printer on your computer. Install the hardware components and software to begin using your new printer.
The Lexmark X5470 is an all-in-one printer, scanner and fax machine that can detect a variety of problems and display an error message on the screen that points you to the specific problem. Commonly displayed error messages include issues with the printer cartridges, the connection to the computer, problems with unreadable memory cards and problems with unsupported files on portable storage devices.
The Kodak ESP 7 features a printhead that enables the all-in-one printer to function properly. The printhead contains several nozzles that distribute ink when printing and copying. Occasionally, the nozzles on the printhead may become severely clogged with ink, affecting the way the printer works. Whether the Kodak ESP 7 is printing blank, incomplete or streaked pages, clean the printhead or run a printhead nozzle correction to fix the nozzles and improve print quality.
The Canon PIXMA iP6700D offers six-color inkjet printing with print resolutions up to 9600 by 2400 dots per inch (dpi), as well as wired or wireless connectivity through USB 2.0, IrDA or Bluetooth. It prints on paper sizes from credit card dimensions up to Legal, or 8.5 by 14 inches, and accommodates #10 envelopes. When your Canon PIXMA iP6700D displays an ink error while it's connected to your PC, solving the problem requires replacing an ink tank.
The Canon S900 is a bubble jet printer that prints in black and white and color. The S900 features an ink waste tank that gathers ink from the print heads when you run the printer’s cleaning process through its software program interface. If you are experiencing problems with the ink waste tank, there are a few steps you can try to remedy the issue before seeking the help of a qualified repair technician.
If you have your computer in a location with limited space, it is not always easy to connect your computer to a printer. Fortunately, if you own a USB printer like the HP Deskjet F4180, this space problem can be solved through the use of a USB-based Bluetooth wireless printer adapter. You can set up your printer up to 100 feet away from your computer and even share it among multiple computers. Not all Bluetooth printer adapters support all the functions for All-in-One printers like the Deskjet F4180, so for optimal compatibility, HP offers their own USB-based Bluetooth wireless printer…
The Lexmark C522 is a laser printer that uses four separate toner cartridges, three in colors and one in black. Each toner unit has the same design and structure as the rest, so a problem with the black toner could potentially manifest the same way with the others as well. The issues that affect these cartridges create symptoms that will help you diagnose their problems.
A fatal error message during driver installation for the Photosmart C4480 indicates an error with Microsoft Installer. Troubleshooting this issue can be cumbersome, so if you simply want access to the printer and don't care to use the extra features of the software, you have the option to install a basic printer driver. Otherwise, you'll need to find out more information about the type of error to find the correct approach to resolve it, which is available from HP.
Software and hardware problems can prevent your HP C4280 printer/scanner from being recognized by the Windows Vista operating system and vice versa. These problems can stem from which USB ports you're using on a connected computer, what kind of cable you're using, how many USB devices are connected to your computer, whether your comupter's USB ports are enabled and whether the drivers for your device are out of date. Use troubleshooting to pin down your specific problem so you can take the appropriate action to get your Windows Vista computer and the HP C4280 to recognize each other.
The HP Photosmart C4280 is an all-in-one printer, copy machine and scanner developed by Hewlett Packard. Though Windows has a built-in scanning program that allows you to import images from your Photosmart scanner, you can also import an image directly into the Photoshop digital imaging program. To do this, you can use the TWAIN import option within Photoshop.
Computer manufacturers preload printer drivers on their systems to help users streamline the process of getting a new system ready. Your computer may include drivers for models of the HP Deskjet, a series of Hewlett Packard inkjet printers. If you don't own or use an HP Deskjet, you may want to reclaim the space these files occupy. Likewise, if you need to install an updated version of the HP Deskjet drivers that shipped with your system, you may need to delete the outdated version first. Whatever your motivation, you can delete preloaded HP Deskjet printer drivers.
Your HP Deskjet D2600 printer won't do you any good if your computer doesn't recognize it. Your computer may not recognize the printer because of problems with the cable, problems with the USB port the cable is connected to or problems with the USB port settings on your computer. Use troubleshooting to hone in on your specific USB-related problem so you can determine how to best fix your problem.
Like all inkjet printers, the Canon Pixma MX700 relies on the print head to function properly. Canon print heads contain a series of nozzles that spray small drops of ink onto the paper. Over time the print head nozzles become clogged, causing the printer to print streaked or blank pages. When this happens, clean the print head nozzles to repair the Canon Pixma MX700 print head.
Multifunctioning capabilities allow the HP Officejet 5610 to handle tasks that include text and photo printing, copying, scanning and faxing. Software options that either come with your printer -- or are available from the HP website -- ensure that your printer stays up-to-date and increase its functionality even further. Bookmark the HP website and visit it often to check for additional software options the company may add to its lineup.
Released in 2008, the HP F4280 is one of the entries of U.S. computer technology company Hewlett-Packard's DeskJet brand of inkjet printers. The F4280, however, can be referred to as a multifunction or all-in-one printer because it provides more than just printing. One of the other functions that the F4280 offers is scanning. It also serves as a copier. To help you with problems that may arise with the scanning function of the device, HP provides a Solve a Problem troubleshooting section.
Geared towards small business use, the HP Officejet 5610 is a device from U.S. computer technology company Hewlett-Packard that can print, scan and copy documents. One of the common problems of the HP 5610 multifunction printer is going offline, or being missing from a wireless computer network. Recognizing the problem, HP includes a troubleshooting update at the printer's general information page to resolve this issue.
Printers come in a variety of sizes and styles, from small desktop personal printers to large warehouse printers. People use printers in offices every day, and photofinishers use printers to fulfill photo orders. Different printers use different methods to print documents or photos, some of which involve chemicals that can be toxic when inhaled.
The Lexmark X8350 all-in-one printer connects to a computer using a USB or Ethernet connection to print, fax, and copy documents. However, communication errors often occur if the USB or Ethernet connection is faulty, or if the printer software isn't performing as expected. If the Lexmark X8350 won't communicate with the computer, Lexmark provides tips to solve connection problems to maximize your printer's features.
Although the HP Photosmart C4180 printer communicates with a laptop via USB connection for high-speed printing, problems with the printer can occur if the laptop is missing required software or doesn't meet the printer's hardware requirements. Use troubleshooting to resolve your printer problems so your all-in-one printer and laptop will talk to each other.
The HP Officejet 4500 all-in-one printer includes an internal adapter that allows the device to send and receive a network signal and communicate with multiple computers. This means that multiple networked computers can send a print job directly to the printer through your network's router. Depending on your network setup, you have several options for connecting the printer to your Local Area Network, or LAN.
The Canon PIXMA iP3500 is a multifunction printer capable of printing at a maximum resolution of 4800 by 1200 dots per inch. Occasionally, you may find that the device prints more slowly than you'd like. Once you understand how the iP3500 prints, you better understand the factors that cause the printer to slow down.
The HP PSC 1200 is an all-in-one printer series from U.S. computer technology company Hewlett-Packard. Making its debut in 2004, the device not only prints, but scans and copies documents as well. When the PSC 1200 displays the "Out of Paper" message on the computer to which it is hooked up, that means that you need to load its tray with paper or other compatible media for it to resume its functions. However, if it has paper and the message won't go away, you can check out the product's home page at the HP website for a variety of solutions.
When you think of Dell, printers probably don't come to mind. Yet, as the third largest personal computer provider in the world, Dell has built on its reputation by adding an extensive line of inkjet and laser printers to its product line. You don't have to be a computer expert to deal with some of the problems caused by Dell printers, such as cutting off half of a page's content. In fact, you can fix this type of printing problem by following a few troubleshooting tips.
The HP Deskjet 3940—a color inkjet printer that U.S. computer technology company Hewlett-Packard released in 2005—may experience the inability to print documents, even though printing jobs are listed in its queue. To resolve the problem, HP provides several options at the troubleshooting section of the product's homepage.
Released in 2009, and a discontinued product at the time of publication, the HP D2660 is a deskjet printer from United States computer technology company Hewlett-Packard. The manufacturer provides a user manual for customers who encounter certain problems with the printer, which involve set-up, performance, printing quality and mechanical issues.
Selecting a brand of ink cartridge can be a confusing process. Many people simply select the product that is least expensive -- assuming that all of the different types are essentially the same -- the most expensive -- under the pretense that they want the best quality -- or the brand name that feels the most familiar and recognizable to them. However, depending on your type of printer and specific printing needs, you may be better off with a specific ink.
The Canon Power Booster E2, also known as the PB-E2, is an accessory developed for use with the company's EOS SLR 35-mm film cameras. The device is L-shaped and is designed as a replacement for the camera's standard hand grip. Shutter buttons mounted at two points on the PB-E2 allow the user to operate the camera in both horizontal and vertical orientations. The PB-E2 allows for continuous shooting, providing a top speed of seven to 10 frames per second.
The HP Deskjet All-in-One printer has a variety of features, including a built-in scanner. You can send a document directly from the scanner to an email address of your choice. Many different models of the All-In-One printer have been produced, and the method for sending an email to AOL or elsewhere is the same on all of these printers. Email will only send if you are using an email client installed on your Windows operating system, such as Outlook, Thunderbird or Entourage. You cannot send email from your Deskjet using Web-based email clients, such as Hotmail, Yahoo and Gmail.
If all the lights on your Epson Stylus Photo 820 printer begin flashing, the maximum cycle of your waste ink counter has likely been reached. Each time you run a clean cycle on your printer, the waste ink counter increments by one. When the counter reaches the maximum value, the printer flags the waste pad as being full. The printer then locks up and the lights flash until the pad is replaced. To resume printing once the waste pad has been examined and replaced, reset the waste ink counter using SSC Service Utility, a free tool designed for this purpose.
The Brother MFC-5100C Printer is a professional-grade printer that offers color printing, high-resolution scanning and 14.4K faxing. Like any printer, the MFC-5100C experiences problems and errors, the majority of which can be fixed with some minor adjustments. The types of problems you are most likely to encounter include those related to paper jams and not enough fax memory.
When sending a new print job from your word processing program to the HP Photosmart C4380 printer, you may occasionally receive error messages. An error message stating the printer has become disconnected or isn't properly activated occurs when the operating system can't locate the connected device. Resolving the problem requires going through a few simple troubleshooting options.
The Pixma MP 210, the second all-in-one photo printer released in the Pixma MP series, allows you to print, copy and scan several types and sizes of photo cards. This photo printer can also print with or without being attached to a PC. When trying to fix various problems, however, there are few parts in the MP 210 that you can remove without voiding the warranty.
The Brother HL 5150 laser printer is suitable for both home and office use. When you receive your laser printer, you'll want to be sure that you have all the necessary parts. To get your printer up and running, you will need the printer itself, the printer tray, the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, an AC power cord, and a toner cartridge.
When the photos and other documents printed by the Canon PIXMA MX850 appear blank or of poor quality, a print head or ink tank problem may be to blame. These potential problems include dry ink, dirty print heads and incorrect print head and ink tank installation. Taking certain troubleshooting steps allows you to determine the precise cause of the MX850’s print quality decline. Once you know the cause, you can work to resolve the problem.
The Canon Pixma iP4000 printer uses five ink tanks to produce photo-quality printouts using Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Black -- better known as CMYK -- inkjet printing technology. If the printer is not printing yellow, or any other color, a few simple steps will help you fix the problem and produce full-color prints again. Released in 2004, the iP4000 earned a “Very good” rating from PC Magazine.
Considered an all-in-one printer able to print, copy, scan and fax, the HP Officejet 5610, serial number Q7311A, utilizes the HP Image Zone software package included with the printer. This printer also includes photo functionality, which accommodates a higher quality ink as well as a standard tricolor cartridge. Several internal parts for the HP Officejet can only be ordered and replaced by a service representative.
Epson R280 printers have a waste tank that collects printer ink that is discharged when you run the printer's cleaning function. When the waste ink tank is close to full, you are prompted to have the printer serviced. A third-party external waste tank system, which is attached to the outside of the printer, was developed to avoid the time and money it takes to have the printer serviced. Installing the waste tank system does not require professional service.
The Canon PIXMA MP470 All-in-One printer is not officially supported in Linux. However, if you have this printer, you might still be able to get it to work on a Linux computer. You will not receive support for the installation from Canon, but the Linux community might be able to assist you.
In order to successfully print a Microsoft Word document to a Hewlett Packard printer, the printer must not only be powered on, but also be online and not idle. If you receive an error message saying that the HP printer is offline, restore the printer to online status so that you can print the document.
The Brother MFC-845CW all-in-one printer lets you connect a telephone answering device to the printer's extension port. With a TAD connected, the printer can receive and print faxes, but its ability to set an outgoing message depends on the TAD connected to the device. Therefore, if you want to change the outgoing message associated with your Brother MFC-845CW, you must do so directly on the external TAD connected to the printer.
Some digital cameras double as webcams, but the HP Photosmart M447 isn't one of them. It records video, but it lacks the necessary outputs to show live video on your computer screen. However, it allows you to upload recorded video, which you can play for your friends during online chats.
The Epson Stylus 820 photo printer features 720-dpi resolution, print image matching technology and up to twelve pages per minute print speed. As the name implies, the device specializes in producing high-quality photo prints on 4x6 or 8x10 sheets of photo paper. The printer can also produce standard ink documents on computer paper. You can reset the ink waste counter by pressing and holding several menu buttons on the device. Resetting only takes a few minutes to complete.
