Printer Problems - Need help - QUICK!

Rajiv · Post by **Rajiv** » 27 Apr 2011, 11:24

I have another problem to deal with before the 16 May 2011...
To get my printer working.
Whenever my printer is plugged in to my PC and whenever I try and print something - all that comes out is reusable blank paper... Even when I want to make a photocopy of something - the result is the same.

I've tried some nozzle tests and that somehow works just fine - it prints out lines of each colour.

If that can work, than I don't understand why I have the other problems.
Please Help!!!
Thanks.

(If this is the wrong forum for this - I'm sorry!!!)

Screeper · Post by **Screeper** » 27 Apr 2011, 11:31

What operating system are you using? Is the printer compatible with the OS?
Have you completely uninstalled the printer and re-installed with the latest drivers?
Have you tried installing the printer on another pc?

Rajiv · Post by **Rajiv** » 27 Apr 2011, 11:46

I've used this printer before on the same PC a lot of times and it is compatible with the OS.
I'll try uninstalling and then re-installing.

Post by **Monty** » 27 Apr 2011, 12:48

How about telling us some information.
Like what Brand and model of printer is it?
What is the Computer you running it on?
Have you done anything to the computer recently, after which the printer stopped working?

Rajiv · Post by **Rajiv** » 27 Apr 2011, 21:14

I think the problem lies with the nozzle head.

Post by **GDI_Lord** » 27 Apr 2011, 22:57

What printer is it? Make and model please.

Prime · Post by **Prime** » 28 Apr 2011, 00:46

Monty wrote:How about telling us some information.
Like what Brand and model of printer is it?
What is the Computer you running it on?
Have you done anything to the computer recently, after which the printer stopped working?

+1 it would be a lot quicker.

Rajiv · Post by **Rajiv** » 28 Apr 2011, 10:04

It's a Canon MP540, using Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
AMD Phenom 8450, Triple core processor
4GB RAM
POV 9800GT graphics card
I've had no problems before with this PC.
And it has worked on my father's laptop before!!!

Post by **Stuart** » 28 Apr 2011, 10:19

Rajiv wrote:It's a Canon MP540, using Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
AMD Phenom 8450, Triple core processor
4GB RAM
POV 9800GT graphics card
I've had no problems before with this PC.
And it has worked on my father's laptop before!!!

It's your graphics card in my point of view.

I thought you said nozzle tests work.

Synthesis · Post by **Synthesis** » 28 Apr 2011, 10:40

The reason people buy these printers is because the cartridges are cheaper. Why? Because it's a plastic container with ink. As opposed to HP or Lexmark where the cartridge has the nozzle instead of the printer. So when it dries up, you just replace the cartridge. You see the problem with yours?

So chances are you haven't used the printer in a while 2 weeks of no use will already give problems. A month and you can be sure the nozzles are blocked with dry ink.

Solution: Syringe with spirits. Squirt it slowly into the nozzles on the cartridge assembly. If you're lucky this is enough.
Otherwise, you got to strip the printer, get that assembly out and soak the assembly in warm water for a few hours. Repeat if necessary.

Nozzle tests may appear to be okay. Depending which nozzles are blocked. Also remember for these cleans and tests it puts out A LOT more ink than with printing so there's a better chance of seeing a "result"

Next time, get an HP

Post by **Stuart** » 28 Apr 2011, 10:44

Synthesis wrote:The reason people buy these printers is because the cartridges are cheaper. Why? Because it's a plastic container with ink. As opposed to HP or Lexmark where the cartridge has the nozzle instead of the printer. So when it dries up, you just replace the cartridge. You see the problem with yours?

So chances are you haven't used the printer in a while 2 weeks of no use will already give problems. A month and you can be sure the nozzles are blocked with dry ink.

Solution: Syringe with spirits. Squirt it slowly into the nozzles on the cartridge assembly. If you're lucky this is enough.
Otherwise, you got to strip the printer, get that assembly out and soak the assembly in warm water for a few hours. Repeat if necessary.

Nozzle tests may appear to be okay. Depending which nozzles are blocked. Also remember for these cleans and tests it puts out A LOT more ink than with printing so there's a better chance of seeing a "result"

Next time, get an HP

Stop being so irritatingly intelligent and blame it on something completely inane.

Synthesis · Post by **Synthesis** » 28 Apr 2011, 10:47

Stop scaring people away from PCF, lowering sales and screwing up our economy, making cars so bloody expensive!

Rajiv · Post by **Rajiv** » 29 Apr 2011, 15:14

Wow you know a lot... Will try it out!
Thanks!

Website · Post by **hamin_aus** » 29 Apr 2011, 15:27

Hahaha, this intelligent young man is about to play with a syringe full of paint thinners.
This will end well.

Post by **GDI_Lord** » 29 Apr 2011, 20:08

Bahahahahaha!!!

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