How to Troubleshoot an Inkjet Printer

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If your inkjet printer is not printing, there are plenty of things you can try at home to fix the problem. Follow these steps to troubleshoot your inkjet printer.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Owner's manual
Inkjet printer

Step 1

Double check the power supply. Cords can get loose and cause the printer to stop working.
Step 2

Make sure the printer is turned on. Turn the printer off and then on again.
Step 3

Confirm that there is paper loaded in the printer.
Step 4

Examine the ink cartdges. Your printer could be out of ink.
Step 5

Make sure you are selecting the correct printer from your print dialog box. Make sure that your printer is hooked up to your computer.
Step 6

Consult your owner’s manual.