Drivers
How I Fixed a Printer Printing Garbled Text
My friend's printer spat out pages of random symbols. Here is the calm, step-by-step way I traced the cause and…
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printer troubleshooting
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How to Share a Printer Between Computers
Share one printer with every computer in the house. A clear, tested walkthrough for network and USB sharing on Windows…
Jams
6 Mistakes People Make Clearing Paper Jams
The six common mistakes people make clearing paper jams, why each one damages your printer, and the calm, simple move…
Drivers
What Is a Universal Print Driver?
A universal print driver runs many printers from one install instead of a separate download for each machine. Here is…
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Why Won’t My Printer Show on the Network?
When your printer will not show on the network, it is almost always a discovery problem. Here is how to…
Jams
7 Fixes for Cardstock That Keeps Jamming
Cardstock jamming your printer? These seven fixes, from weight checks to roller cleaning, get heavy stock feeding clean on inkjet…
Drivers
Why Windows Says Printer in Error State
Windows calls your printer in error state and stops printing. Here is what that message really means and the calm,…
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Printer Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz vs 5GHz Explained
Confused by 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi at printer setup? Learn which band your printer needs, why most use 2.4GHz, and…
Jams
How to Fix Document Feeder Jams
A document feeder jam is quick to fix once you know where to look. Here is how to clear stuck…
Drivers
How to Install a Printer Driver on Linux
Learn every reliable way to install a printer driver on Linux, from automatic detection and CUPS to distro packages and…
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How to Print From a Chromebook
A clear, tested walkthrough for printing from a Chromebook over Wi-Fi or USB, plus how to add a printer and…
Jams
Why Does My Printer Grab Multiple Sheets?
Is your printer grabbing two or three pages at a time? Here are the real causes of multi-feeds and the…