Canon is a world leader in the production of equipment for working with documents, images and for their printing. At home, printers are useful for printing papers, reports, and even taking photographs. This technology at home will be useful for those who are still studying or working in the office to quickly and accurately print the necessary information from a computer or flash drive. Modern models printers are distinguished by their organic design and versatility, they have dozens of useful functions.
Manual
Before you start using the equipment, you should familiarize yourself with the safety precautions and basic functions. It is important to know how to use a Canon printer correctly so that the equipment works smoothly. The printer may print images and information solely for personal use without infringing the publisher's copyright.
Proper handling of the machine and following safety precautions will help prevent damage to the printer and harm to the health of others. It is recommended to use only the specified power sources to connect the printer and do not unplug the machine while printing. If this happens, restart the printer and wait until the paper comes out. You should not remove sheets of paper by force, as this may damage the internal structure of the equipment. Some tips on how to use a Canon printer:
- To avoid injury, do not place your hands inside the printer, especially while it is in operation.
- It is not recommended to install equipment in direct sunlight, in a room with a temperature of more than 40 degrees, with high levels of humidity or dust.
- Do not touch the printer with wet hands.
- Before removing dust from the cabinet, unplug the power cord from the outlet.
If paint has leaked from a cartridge, it is strictly forbidden to use alcohol or any other paint solvent to remove it.
Preparing the printer for use
Canon equipment works with several paper formats. As a rule, a set of paper and ink cartridges are purchased separately. Next, let's look at how to prepare a Canon printer for use.
Ink cassette. Carefully take the cassette so as not to touch the sheet of ink with your fingers, and insert it into the corresponding slot on the printer. The sheet must be taut, otherwise it will tear during operation. You can adjust the tension of the ink sheet by slightly twisting the lock on the outside of the cassette. A fastener that is too tight will cause your Canon printer to run out of ink very quickly. Protect the cartridge from dust and dirt, this will affect the print quality.
Paper cassette. The paper and cartridge sizes must be the same. Open the paper cassette cover, hold the sheets with two fingers, and place them with the glossy side up. This is a special paper for photo printing. Regular A4 sheets are installed in the appropriate slot. Close the lid until it clicks.
Connecting a printer
After preparing the ink and paper, insert the cassettes into the holes installed for them until they stop. Leave the outer cover on the paper cassette open. Let's look at how to connect a Canon printer.
We install the equipment in its designated place: on a flat table or any other stable surface. It is recommended to leave at least 10 centimeters around the printer free space. We connect the plug of the power supply to the corresponding socket and only then plug the cable into the network. Press and hold the Start button until the screen lights up.
Language and Print Settings
The LCD screen can be raised at an angle of 45 degrees. Using the buttons indicated by the arrows, select the settings menu and click “OK”. We also use the arrows to select the input language we need from the list provided and confirm by clicking on the “OK” button. If you don't know how to use a Canon printer, you can look at the description of the buttons in the instructions that came with it. Well, or ask someone to set up the printer for you.
Printers support almost all formats of memory cards and flash drives. For some memory cards you will have to buy a special adapter. In this case, insert the card into the adapter and only then connect it to the printer in the appropriate slot.
So, how to set up a Canon printer to print information. First we connect the information source to the printer. Select an image or text on the screen. For each file we set the number of copies to be printed. Check if the ink and paper in the printer are OK. To start printing, press the button in the form of a piece of paper. If there are many copies, remove them from the output area in time. You can cancel printing by pressing the return button.
Caring for your printer
Here are some tips on how to use and care for your Canon printer.
To clean the dirty body of the device, first turn it off from the network. Wipe the surface of the case with a clean, water-dampened and well-wrung soft cloth. You can use weak cleaning agents diluted in water. When the case is completely dry, you can connect the printer to the mains.
If toner stains remain on the documents, clean the exposure glass. We also wipe the surface with a clean damp cloth soaked in water. Then wipe the glass with a dry cloth. Depending on the model, there is a white plastic plate on one side of the glass. It should also be wiped down.
Ease of use and capabilities
Modern printer models are very easy to use, have various configuration functions and great capabilities for working on the Internet.
How to use your Canon printer and its features:
- The printer connects to other devices via a wireless network.
- You can connect not only a computer, but also a phone, tablet, and display the necessary information on paper.
- The paper presence sensor greatly facilitates the work, thereby speeding up the printing process.
- Using a printer, you can now not only print information, but also scan documents and send them via the Internet.
A versatile printer that can easily imprint your memories or documents on paper. An excellent tool for realizing your creative ideas.
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the modern range of printers, learn how to properly connect the printer for the first time, install or update the printer driver, print the first document, and learn several simple rules for trouble-free operation of the printer at home and in the office. But first things first.
Print a scanned document or photograph, a printed essay or document, a note you liked on a social network, or a train ticket ordered online - all these and many other tasks can be easily performed by the printer. What is a printer? A printer is a computer printing peripheral device for transferring information from digital form to paper using ink. Printers have long ceased to be a luxury item, so where there is a computer, there is a high probability that you will find a printer nearby.
What types of printers are there?
According to the principle of operation:
- Matrix. The oldest type of printer, invented by Epson about 50 years ago. The image is applied to the paper using needles striking the paper through an ink ribbon. Most often found in banking institutions and train station ticket offices.
- Laser. Once upon a time, a laser printer was a luxury, but today the low cost and high quality of the print, combined with ease of maintenance, provide the laser printer with a presence both in offices and in personal home use. Printing is based on the xerographic method, and printing is carried out using a special powder (toner).
- Jet. As with a dot matrix printer, the image is formed from dots. But the color source is liquid ink (pigment or water-soluble), and instead of needles, a matrix with small holes (nozzles) through which ink is supplied is used.
- Solid ink. Briquettes (stickers) of ink of a certain color are used as ink, which melt during printing and are transferred to paper. Printers of this type have a number of advantages over laser and inkjet, and with long-term use, the cost of color printing is compared to black and white. To purchase a solid ink printer, contact Xerox.
- Sublimation. The principle of sublimation printing is based on the transition of solid-state dye to a gaseous state. The heating element evaporates the dye and transfers it to special thermal photo paper. Thanks to the absence of pixels, it is possible to achieve highest quality printing and color rendering. Used for printing on plastic cards, CDs/DVDs.
According to color rendering:
Colored. Printers for printing documents and color images. The main ink (toner) colors used are cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K). Less common are orange and green color. Printers for printing on colored paper additionally use white dye.
If laser color printers are for home use turn out to be expensive, then inkjet color printers have a low cost.
Monochrome (one color). Matrix, laser and inkjet monochrome printers are the cheapest and most practical option for large print volumes text documents. Most dot matrix and laser printers print in black.
Printers with CISS
CISS or “continuous ink supply system” is designed to save us from constantly refilling inkjet ink cartridges and reduce the cost of the printing process. This system is so in demand that manufacturers, despite their reluctance, produce models with already built-in CISS.
When choosing an inkjet printer for home or office use with a large print volume, first of all pay attention to models with built-in CISS.
Additional printer capabilities.
- Wireless printing. A printer with a built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module will reduce the number of wires in the office and make it possible to print documents from personal mobile devices.
- Autonomous operation (no PC). Some printer models can read flash drives and memory cards, printing photos directly from them.
Popular printer models
Among those who annually persistently and successfully fight for the palm in the “Best Printer” nomination are such manufacturers as Hewlett Packard, Canon, Epson, Xerox, Samsung, Lexmark and others.
Everyone has their own sphere of influence. If, for example, Xerox, OKI, Kyocera, Samsung, Brother specialize in the production of laser printers and MFPs and you cannot find inkjet models, then Lexmark, Canon, Epson, HP have inkjet and laser models both for the office and budget ones for home use.
Based on the price/quality ratio and taking into account functionality, we will select the 10 most popular models of laser and inkjet printers for home and office use today.
Popular Inkjet Printers
Epson L800
Model of a color inkjet printer with a built-in CISS. The printer's capabilities will ensure uninterrupted operation not only at home, but also in a small office.
Thanks to CISS and a large cartridge resource (more than 10,000 pages), printer maintenance is kept to a minimum. High resolution and the use of 6 cartridges of different colors allows you to cope not only with office printing, but also with printing photographs, printing on plastic cards, DVDs, glossy paper and other materials. The black-and-white printing speed of 34 pages per minute will not keep you waiting long, even with a large document volume.
Epson WorkForce WF-7015
A large-format office solution from Epson is a 4-color A3 inkjet printer with two paper feed trays for 500 pages. High printing speed (34 ppm), a high resolution color printing and possibility wireless connection to the printer via Wi-Fi, the ability to print A3 size photographs without borders - with such an arsenal, the printer will take root in any office and become a mini darkroom.
The disadvantage of the printer is the lack of a pre-installed CISS, which for large volumes of printing will lead to high maintenance costs.
Canon Pixma IP2700
The simplest 4-color inkjet printer for home use. The speed characteristics are not impressive, however, taking into account the price and capabilities of the printer (color printing of documents and borderless A4 photos), this printer is a budget solution for regular use at home. Cartridge life is short, so to reduce the cost of printing you should think about installing a CISS.
Canon Pixma iP7240
In addition to the ability to connect wirelessly to a computer via Wi-Fi, the printer has excellent capabilities. Among them:
— 5-color printing of A4 format images with a maximum resolution of 9600*2400 dpi.
— A minimum drop volume of 1 pl paired with capacious cartridges, separate for each color, will ensure high-quality printing large quantity documents.
— Automatic two-sided printing and printing on CDs.
— Built-in paper feed trays.
— Possibility of direct printing from a tablet or smartphone.
HP DeskJet 1000
Another model of an ultra-budget A4 inkjet printer for home use. Despite its low cost, the printer is capable of printing color photos and documents at speeds of up to 12 ppm, supports printing on photo paper, and connects to a computer via USB.
Popular laser printers
Xerox Phaser 3010
HP LaserJetPro P1102w
Samsung ML-2165w
Canon i-SENSYS LBP6020B
Brother HL-2132R
Laser monochrome printers are the most optimal and popular option for office printing a large number of documents. High quality and speed of printing at low cost per print and minimal maintenance – distinctive features laser printers. The characteristics of most models are identical and differ only in printing speed and additional features.
Let's look at the typical capabilities of laser printers using the example of the most functional and relevant this moment Samsung ML-2165w.
Samsung ML-2165w: main features and characteristics:
— Monochrome printing speed: up to 20 ppm.
— Possibility of wireless connection and printing from mobile devices using the MobilePrint function.
— Connecting the printer to a wireless Wi-Fi networks at the touch of a button thanks to the function One Touch Wi-Fi.
— Paper tray for 150 sheets.
— Warm-up time before printing the first page is only 9 seconds.
— Capacious cartridge with a toner resource of 1500 pages.
How to connect a printer to a computer
Let's assume that you just got a new printing assistant. Let's take a step-by-step look at a typical action plan for installing and setting up a new printer. The whole process can be divided into three stages: installing and connecting the printer, installing the driver and setting up the printer, checking the printer.
Installation and connection
At the very beginning, you need to choose a flat, flat horizontal surface - the location of the printer. We install the printer there and begin to study the operating instructions. Before starting work, you must be aware of all precautions and restrictions.
- Select the site on which the printer will be located, based on the dimensions of the printer and the required margin of 10-15 cm in depth, height and width. During operation, the printer should not be pinched on all sides; all necessary printer covers should open freely.
- Open the output tray cover.
- Pull the shipping paper towards you.
- Open the top cover of the printer using the special opening.
- Pull the shipping paper away from you.
- Locate and remove the packing material inside the top cover.
- Pull towards you to remove the toner cartridge.
- Shake the cartridge several times.
- Remove the cartridge packaging material.
- Unscrew the tab and remove the cartridge protective tape. The tape should be pulled out strictly horizontally, with the cartridge best placed on a flat surface.
- Remove the packing material and paper inside the top cover.
- Reinstall the toner cartridge into the printer. The cartridge should go in until it stops and clicks; when installing the cartridge, follow the marks on both sides of the cartridge with the corresponding grooves.
- Close the top cover and open the lower multi-purpose tray.
- Remove the tape attached to the multi-purpose tray.
- Place the printer on a previously prepared surface. When carrying the printer, hold it facing you.
- Connect the power cord to the printer and plug it into a power outlet.
- Load paper into the multi-purpose tray.
- Install the printer driver from the included disc.
- Print a test page.
A similar procedure must be followed for inkjet printer models. Let's look at it using the Canon Pixma iP7240 as an example.
After removing the printer from its container and placing it on a flat surface, press the release button. The paper output tray will open automatically.
- Open the top cover and remove the orange tape and protective material.
- Close the top cover.
- Connect the printer to a 220 V network using a power cord.
- Turn on the printer by pressing the button on the printer control panel.
- Check that the power indicator is white. If the light is blinking orange, turn the printer off and then on again.
- Open the top cover.
- Remove any protective film from all printer print cartridges.
- Remove the protective orange caps from each cartridge.
- Insert the cartridges one by one into the slot of the corresponding color, and at the end of installation, press the cartridge. The ink tank indicator should light up.
- After installing all the ink tanks, check again to see if all the lights are on.
- Close the inner and outer covers of the printer, but do not close the paper output tray.
- Wait for 3-4 minutes until the indicator stops flashing and turns white.
- Close the paper output tray.
- Remove the print head alignment cassette.
- Set the guides to A4 size.
- Insert a sheet of MP-101 paper (supplied) into the cassette and push the cassette back to its original position.
- Press the opening button. Pull out the paper exit stop until it stops.
- Press the Resume/Cancel button on the printer control panel. After 5-6 minutes, the printer will print a test black and blue sample, after which the printer is ready for further use.
A USB cable is not usually supplied with the printer, so you should consider purchasing one in advance. You should also remember that the USB cable from older printers may not fit new models. Please consult the seller in advance.
Installing the Printer Driver
There are three possible options for this procedure:
— After turning on the printer operating system will automatically detect the printer and offer to install (find) drivers for it (undesirable option);
— Drivers and extras software install from the disk that comes with the printer ( best option). Follow the installation wizard's prompts. If the disc does not start automatically, go to “My Computer” and right-click on the CD/DVD disc icon. Select “Startup” from the drop-down menu.
— Install the latest current version printer driver, taken from the manufacturer’s official website (we resort to this option if the driver disk is lost).
Let's look at a typical procedure for installing a printer driver from a disk using the example of the above-mentioned Canon i-SENSYS LBP6020B printer model.
- Connect the printer to the network and to your computer using a USB cable, but do not turn it on. If the printer is already turned on and a window opens automatic installation driver – click “Cancel”.
- Load the printer driver disc into the drive.
- In the window that opens, select “Easy installation”.
- In the window that opens, be sure to select “Printer Driver” and install the remaining suggested components as needed. As a rule, they will not be superfluous.
- Read the license agreement.
- In the installation wizard window, click “Next”.
- Selecting the printer installation method " Installed USB compound".
- According to the instructions on the screen, connect the USB cable to the printer and computer, and turn on the printer.
- Wait for the driver and additional software to install.
- Restart your computer if necessary.
Checking the printer
We check whether our printer is set as the default printer and print a test page. To do this, find the “Devices and Printers” menu in the “Start” menu. In the window that opens, we look to see if there is a recently installed model in the list of printers. If the printer is in the list, right-click on its icon and in the context menu that pops up, check whether the checkbox next to “Use as default” is checked. If not, set it so that all documents and images are printed on this particular printer. To print a test page, right-click on the printer icon again and select “Printer Properties” from the drop-down menu. In the properties window that opens, in the “General” tab, click “Test Print”. 
If printing was successful, then the printer is connected correctly and is working properly.
How to print a document on a printer
Unlike a scanner, there is no need to use additional software for a printer. Printing can be done in one of two ways described below.
Microsoft Word (any other text or graphics editor)
In order to print a document or image opened in the corresponding program, go to the main menu of the program (the “File” menu) and select the “Print...” item. In the window that opens, select the connected printer (if it is not selected automatically). Selecting the pages to print and their number; if necessary, set the paper type, print type and quality in the settings, click “OK” twice and wait until printing is completed.
From the context menu
If the printer on your computer is configured correctly, then you do not need to open it to print a document or photo. Just call context menu right-click on the document file (image) and select “Print”. Then Windows itself will do everything - launch the application and send the file for printing. This method is the fastest and does not require any printing settings.
How to change printer settings for printing
Not all documents, drawings, images, photos have to be printed from standard settings. Sometimes you need to change some settings in the print properties. Let's look at the basic print settings using a Canon inkjet printer as an example.
In the main dialog box we have access to the choice of document pages to print and the number of copies to print. By clicking the “Properties” button we get access to advanced settings. In the “Quick Setup” tab, you can change frequently used and most important settings: print type (color/black and white), print quality (from draft to high), paper type (from regular to photo, thermal transfer paper) or select one of standard settings templates (standard, photo printing, document and others). The same settings are duplicated in the “Home” and “Page” tabs. The “Processing” tab contains settings for documents containing images or drawings in their structure. In the “Maintenance” tab, you can clean and configure special printer settings.
How to interact with the printer. Controls and other basics of working with the printer.
First, let's study the main structural elements, controls and connectors of inkjet and laser printers using specific models as examples.
Laser printer (on Samsung example ML-2165w)
- Control panel (LEDs and control buttons).
- Tray handle.
- Paper tray.
- Output tray for printed documents.
- Output tray support for printed documents.
- Printer top cover
- Printer cartridge.
- Connector for connecting the power cable.
- Toner level indicator.
- Printer status indicator (if necessary, indicates malfunctions).
- Functional display for displaying printer settings (can be used to configure wireless printing or quickly print the active computer window).
- Power button.
- On some models, the printer may have a power switch on the rear (side) panel of the printer.
- Some models may have an additional memory card slot.
Inkjet printer (using the example of Epson L800)
- Paper feeder (compartment for installing and maintaining paper for printing).
- Paper feeder extension (stand).
- Side guide-fixer for paper. Prevents possible distortions and incorrect gripping of paper.
- Printer cover. Covers the printer's operating mechanisms.
- Printer front cover.
- Front tray for collecting printed sheets.
- Front tray extension. Holds larger paper sizes.
- CISS. Most models do not have it.
- Connector for connecting a USB cable.
- Printer control panel (items 15-17).
- Printer print head (there may be several depending on the specific model).
- Ink supply cables.
- Ink reservoirs.
- Print head retainer for transporting the printer.
- Printer power button.
- Button for returning the print head to its original position.
- Function button to cancel printing, feeding or ejecting paper.
We will answer frequently asked questions about basic printer operation.
How to prepare the printer for use?
IN general case The procedure for preparing the printer for operation is as follows. Connect the printer to your personal computer using a USB cable, and then to a power outlet using a cord and plug. Open the paper bin. Place the required amount of paper in the paper tray (receiver) and use the clamps to secure the paper so that the printer can grip it without distortion. Open the output tray cover for printed documents.
If you have to do high-volume, critical printing, print a test sample first to make sure the printer is configured correctly and the cartridges are fully refilled with ink.
Where and how to put paper in the printer?
In a laser printer, the paper compartment may be located at the bottom of the printer (in the front or back in a special tray), and in inkjet printers, the paper compartment (feeder) is most often located at the top of the printer. Let's take a step-by-step look at how to put paper into the printer - the main and most popular operation of manipulating the printer.
Laser printer (using the example of the Epson AcuLaser M1400 model).
1. Open the front cover of the printer.
2. Pull out the paper stop until it stops.
3. Pull out the length guide until it stops.
4. Extend the side guides as far as possible.
5. Take the required amount of paper from the pack, check that the sheets are not glued together and align their edges on a flat surface.
6. Load paper into the tray. The upper limiter will not allow you to load more paper than is allowed.
7. Use the side guides to secure the paper in the tray. The guides should not press hard on the paper, but only lightly touch it.
8. Using the length limiter, additionally secure the paper so that it does not “run away” during printing.
9. Before printing, pull out the output tray extension all the way. 
Inkjet printer (using the example of the Epson L800 model).
1. Place the paper support in the working position and pull out its extension.
2. Extend the side paper guides.
3. Take the required amount of paper, shake, check for sticky sheets, align the edges of the stack of paper, and load it into the feeder close to the right guide. The paper is installed with the side to be printed facing up.
4. Slide the left guide flush against the paper, but do not press too hard.
5. Before printing, open the front cover of the printer and pull out the output tray. 
How to remove and replace a printer cartridge?
If your laser printer runs out of toner, don’t rush to get a new one. Service and specialized centers are happy to refill laser printer cartridges with toner, and do it in a matter of minutes. All you need to do is remove the cartridge from the printer.
Let's look at the process of replacing a toner cartridge using two examples: popular models printers.
- Laser printer Canon i-SENSYS LBP6020B.
- Open the top cover of the printer. To open, use the special hole on the right side of the cover.
- Using slight force, remove the cartridge from the printer in the direction of the arrow.
- Cut the package containing the new cartridge and remove the cartridge itself.
- Shake the cartridge in a circular motion to distribute the toner evenly.
- Bend the tab and pull out the protective tape. The tape should be pulled strictly horizontally, while the cartridge itself should be placed on a flat horizontal surface.
- Place the cartridge in its original location until you hear a characteristic click and close the lid. Special marks on the side edges of the cartridge must fit exactly into special grooves inside the printer.
HP DeskJet 1000 J110 Series Inkjet Printer
- Turn on the printer and open the printer cover. Wait until the carriage with cartridges moves out and takes a central position.
- Press the cartridge according to the instructions in the printer instructions. At a certain point, stop pressing, the cartridge will disengage, after which it can be removed from the slot.
- Print out the package containing the new cartridge.
- Remove protective film on the cartridge by pulling the edge of the tape.
- Insert the new cartridge into its original place until you hear a characteristic click. Check that the cartridge does not move freely in the slot.
- Close the front cover of the printer and wait until the cartridge carriage returns to its original position.
How do I remove jammed paper from the printer?
This problem often occurs with laser printers, less often with inkjet printers. Let's look at the basic ways to solve the problem when the printer has stopped printing and you see that the paper is stuck halfway. As an example, we will use the manufacturer's recommendations for the HP DeskJet 1000 inkjet printer and the Canon i-SENSYS LBP6020B laser model.
Jet printer.
- Locate the location where the paper jam occurred. If the edge of the sheet is visible in the input tray, try to carefully pull out the entire sheet by the protruding edge.
- If the visible part of the document is visible in the front of the output tray, perform the same manipulations to remove the paper.
- If the jammed sheet is visible, but there is no way to grab it, open the printer carriage access cover. This will give you the opportunity to grab the protruding edge of the sheet.
- If a sheet is jammed inside the printer, open the back cover of the printer. To open the lid there are special protrusions on the sides of the lid.
- Using your fingers or tweezers, remove the jammed sheet and remove any small pieces of paper.
- Close the back cover of the printer and repeat the printing process.
Laser printer.
- Most paper jams are accompanied by a warning pop-up window.
- Open the top cover of the printer by hooking it onto the special hole in the corner.
- Carefully remove the cartridge from the printer.
- Loosen one edge of the jammed sheet and use even force to release it from the printer.
- If most of the sheet remains in the paper tray, you can clear the jam without opening the printer cover. Gently pull the sheet towards you, avoiding sudden movements.
- Place the toner cartridge in its original place until it clicks.
- Strictly follow safety precautions as the printer is energized when removing paper. Do not touch electrical parts of the printer with wet hands or metal objects.
- Avoid touching the feed rollers with your hands to prevent print quality deterioration.
How do I transport the printer to another location?
Let's look at the method of performing this operation using the example of a model laser printer Epson Epson AcuLaser M1400.
- Turn off the printer.
- Disconnect the USB and power cables.
- Remove all sheets from the output tray and close the cover.
- Remove everything blank sheets from the paper tray.
- Move all stops and latches to their original positions.
- Close the paper tray cover.
- Transport the printer horizontally.
- If there is a need to transport the printer over a long distance, manufacturers recommend removing the toner cartridge from the printer and packing the printer in a container.
Typical printer problems. We identify and eliminate faults.
The printer is connected and turned on, but does not print
This problem is the most common and is usually not dangerous. In this case, you need to check several important details and fix the problem:
Check whether the printer is properly connected to the USB connector of the computer. The cord may have been caught and is now being pulled out, or it may be connected to a non-functional USB socket, or you may be using an outdated type of printer cable. Correct me USB cable or try connecting the printer to a different USB port.
Check the printer's power supply. The power cord may have been accidentally unplugged, or the power button on the printer panel may have become stuck and not working.
The document may have been sent to a different printer for printing, or the printer's USB cable may have been disconnected from the computer. To resolve the problem, check in the Start menu, Devices and Printers, which printer is selected as the primary printer for printing. If necessary, set a different printer as the default.
Another one possible reason printer not printing - problems in the print queue. Perhaps too many documents were sent for printing and the problem occurred with one of them. Look at the printer's print queue and delete unnecessary or all documents. Go to the Start menu "Devices and Printers", select the printer used for printing, and click on the menu item "Show print queue". In the window that opens, remove documents from the queue one by one. 
Try using standard remedy Windows to troubleshoot printing problems. To do this, click the “Start” button and enter the phrase “Search for problems” in the search box. In the list provided, select “Search and fix printing problems.” In the window that opens, click “Next” and wait while the problems are searched. We select the one that suits us from the list of detected problems. 
Update your printer driver - the last thing you can do when trying to get your printer to print. Uninstall the existing printer driver and install it again. To do this, go to the “Start” menu “Control Panel”. Select the “Device Manager” section. Find the printer in the list of connected devices, right-click to open the context menu and select “Properties”. In the “Driver” tab, select “Delete”. After removing the printer driver, we reinstall it from the disk or the manufacturer’s official website. 
If none of the above helps, then you should seek advice from a service center or a more experienced user.
The paper jams and does not pass through
Most likely, foreign objects (paper clips, debris, etc.) have entered the paper path and need to be removed. In the worst case, the wear of the mechanical parts of the tract has reached a critical level, and it is time for repairs at a service center.
Additionally, you can clean the print rollers from any remaining stuck paper. To do this, as described earlier, go to the printer settings and in the “Maintenance” tab select the “Cleaning rollers” item.
The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper at once
This problem is caused either by low quality paper (low density), or by sheets of paper stuck together due to exposure to moisture. Before loading paper into the tray, fold it in different directions several times, lightly fan it, and make sure there are no foreign objects in it.
The printer began to print poorly
In the case of laser and inkjet printers, the reasons are similar: insufficient amount of ink (toner) or wear (breakage) of the printing elements. First of all, you need to check the presence of ink (toner) in the printer cartridge or CISS, and only then contact a service center to repair or replace the cartridge.
The printer prints color images with unnatural tones
Most likely, one of the color ink reservoirs needs refilling or cleaning due to ink drying in the nozzles. Deep clean the printer. To do this, in the printer settings, in the “Maintenance” tab, select the “Deep cleaning” item. 
Tips for using the printer
— If the printer is not used for a long time, close the paper tray to prevent dust and small office supplies from getting into it. A paper clip dropped into the work area of a laser printer can permanently damage the printer's print roller.
— Do not install the printer near sources of heat, high humidity, or sunlight.
— Do not install the inkjet printer on a very unstable surface. During operation, the movement of the print head will loosen the base under the printer.
— Don’t overdo it, saving on consumables. Very cheap paper with a low weight rating will result in more wasted time and problems with jams and poorly printed documents, and using cheap ink will result in poor print quality.
— Do not try to test the printer's durability. Even if the manufacturer guarantees continuous printing of 100-200 sheets at a time, let the printer rest for a couple of minutes every 40-50 pages.
— Refill laser printer cartridges yourself only if you have detailed instructions.
— When removing jammed paper from the printer, do not make any sudden movements to avoid damaging the internal paper pick-up and feed mechanisms.
— When performing preventative cleaning of the printer, disconnect the device from the network and PC.
— Save a copy of the printer drivers to your computer's hard drive. Installation disk may get lost, and searching for drivers on the network may be impossible.
— Users and manufacturers of inkjet printers recommend not leaving the printer idle for a long time to avoid ink drying out and clogging the cartridge nozzles. During long periods of downtime, print at least one color document or test page per week.
— When replacing a cartridge or removing jammed paper, do not touch the conductive parts of the printer with wet hands or metal objects, as there is a risk of electric shock.
Let's sum it up
Among peripheral devices personal computer The printer takes pride of place, because it is thanks to it that you can open a mini publishing house or photo laboratory at home. The capabilities of modern inkjet and laser printers will allow you to complete a printing task of any complexity for a reasonable fee.
When choosing an inkjet printer for intensive use at home or in the office, you should pay attention to models with CISS. The continuous ink supply system will significantly reduce your ink costs and printer maintenance time. For office document printing, a laser printer model would be preferable, which will provide fast and high-quality printing at the lowest cost per print and without constant monitoring of ink levels and refills.
When using a printer, remember that the toner or ink cartridge is the most expensive part of the printer. When refueling or refilling, be extremely careful, and when operating the printer, do not allow foreign objects to get inside. During long periods of inactivity, all windows in the printer must be closed. Before you start using the printer, be sure to read the operating instructions, warnings and printer settings so that you can enjoy the quality and speed of printing from the first printed sheet.
After the first acquaintance, experiment with the print settings, print a dozen possible page options and choose the one that suits you in terms of print quality and speed. In the future, this will save time, consumables, and make using the printer more efficient and convenient.
"ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING EPSON PRINTERS"
The print head, operating on the piezoelectric principle, has a large
service life, but also high cost. Therefore, it is installed permanently and
can be dismantled in service centers if necessary. Are replaceable
cartridges, which by design are storage tanks
ink. When installing (replacing) a cartridge, ink fills the channels and is supplied
print head. How to install cartridges correctly is usually described in detail
see the printer manufacturer's instructions.
The instructions also emphasize that only consumables are allowed.
materials from Seiko Epson Corp. If you strictly adhere to these instructions,
That this message not for you. If you buy cheaper ones for work
and, often not inferior in quality to the original ones, compatible cartridges
and/or inks produced by other companies, and have already encountered some
difficulties not described in the printer instructions - we will try to help you.
Piezoelectric head as the embodiment of the results of high technology development
in the field of inkjet printing, has numerous nozzle holes for ejection
ink with a diameter of 10-15 microns. In the latest photo printer models, the size
drops are reduced to 2-3 picoliters, which allows achieving the highest quality
printing with a resolution of up to 5760 (horizontal) and 1440 (vertical) dots
per square inch. The graininess of the inkjet image is
is already a long time ago.
However, the piezo head is very sensitive to the quality of the ink. Application
low-quality ink can result in fuzzy,
faded and/or blurry images, and in the worst case, clogging of the printing
heads, nozzle blocking. In the latter case, the result will be
striped image (some of the nozzles do not eject ink). Consequently -
repair at a service center or purchasing a new print head, which
The cost can be compared to purchasing a new low-end model printer.
It should be emphasized that the picture with horizontal stripes does not always turn out
due to clogged nozzles, and most rarely caused by this. Let us highlight the following main
Causes of striping:
- Air bubbles in the nozzles
- Dried ink in the print head
- Poor quality compatible cartridges or ink.
or careless handling of cartridges/printer, there is a way out
from the situation. A competent user who has repeatedly stumbled due to his mistakes
knows to follow the instructions for using the printer as outlined in
instructions. Long periods of downtime should not be allowed. If not necessary
print something, then at least just turn on the printer once every 1-2 weeks, especially
in summer. When you turn it on, the print media is automatically cleaned every time.
heads.
But, due to the transition to the use of non-original consumables,
There are many unspoken rules for handling the printer. It should be remembered that
Once the cartridges are installed in your printer, from that moment on they should
be there always, until the very end of the print head’s service life. In case of untimely
replacing/refilling cartridges after they are empty, or long periods of downtime
printer, it may happen that the ink dries out in the nozzles. It is known that the formula
ink is such that certain of its components prevent drying, but it is impossible
create such protection forever.
It also happens: you didn’t have time to print anything, you just turned it on periodically and
Turned off the printer and the print head nozzles dried out. Look for the reason in poor quality
it doesn't cost any ink, just remember that every time you clean the heads, you use up
ink (pumped through the nozzles with a miniature pump). For example, ink volume
Epson Stylus Color 440 printer cartridges are enough for 22-25 automatic
cleaning the print head. The moment when at least one of them ran out of ink
The colors need to be fixed in time and the cartridge needs to be replaced. How this is done is indicated
in the instructions, we will not repeat ourselves. Do not forget to give only after installation
cleaning command 1-2 times (no more!) so that the ink fills all the voids
on the way to the print head.
It is more difficult, of course, to refill the cartridge yourself with suitable compatible
ink using a syringe. Be sure to use a sharp, thin needle
and lower it deeper into the foam that fills the cartridge. All the difficulties
refills will be caused by the fact that, unlike the factory filling process
cartridges, carried out under rarefaction (vacuum) conditions, you do it
on air. The cartridge already has an outlet after one-time use
in the lower part, it must be sealed with tape before refueling, otherwise
the ink will flow out in a direct flow during the refilling process. After refueling you need
seal the filling hole on the top plate of the cartridge (do not tape
accidentally ventilation holes!) and only then remove it
tape from the bottom hole. Some users, without removing the latter, install
cartridge into the printer. This makes a hole in the tape. But we don't recommend
do this, because there is a risk of breaking the plastic landing channel (if
the tape will be strong enough to break through). To prevent residues from drying out
ink in the channels for their advancement to the print head for the entire procedure should be
spend no more than a few minutes, so you should prepare everything first.
Now all that remains is to do 1-2 automatic cleanings and leave the printer alone
for 1-2 hours, preferably overnight. If the picture illustrating the operation of the nozzles is
intermittent immediately after refueling or after cleaning, do not let them disturb you
thoughts about questionable ink quality, blocked print head nozzles, repairs
printer, etc. Remember the size of the nozzles - 10-15 microns in diameter! Therefore everything
wines are microscopic air bubbles stuck in the nozzles and, due to retention
capillary forces that do not budge even with the help of pumping ink
through the nozzles. Don't worry, they will disappear, but in a calm environment, without violence.
The main thing is patience, otherwise with numerous cleanings you will achieve devastation
cartridge and refilling will have to be repeated from the beginning.
If you do allow the ink to dry out in the print head (for example,
did not use the printer for a long time or did not replace the empty cartridge with a full one in time),
then you will have to clean the print head. Preliminarily assess whether you can
Remove it yourself and put it back in place. If not, please contact
for help.
For minor drying (several nozzles do not work) it will be very useful for you
Your empty printer cartridge. Regardless of the color of the ink that
were in it, refill the cartridge (as usual) with cleaning fluid for printers
Epson heads (available in the product range of Worldwide Manufacturing, E.D.,
code Cl.08). and print with periodic submission of the command clear to positive
result.
If the contamination is significant, dust has already adhered to the head and
dirt from outside, you will have to remove the print head (in different models printers
this is done in different ways). But remember that with all manipulations with the head c
it should be handled very carefully. If you damage it, you'll have to spend a lot of money
to a new one! Heat the required portion of cleaning liquid Cl.08 to 30-40 °C
and soak the print head in it for a while. The dirt will come off on its own
into the solution, mechanical rubbing is strictly prohibited! Changing periodically
liquid per fresh portion, the head can be easily cleaned. Last time (as
rinse after washing) you should rinse the head with a stream of another cleaning liquid,
code Cl.06, and/or demineralized water (if not, distilled water will do).
Then dry the head with a hairdryer and install it in place. Insert new or freshly refilled
cartridges and print to your health! Never attempt to wash the print media
head with alcohol or other solvents! Unless, of course, you have a goal
disable it completely.
Now let us draw your attention to what the use of low-quality
ink or ink that is not compatible with the remainder of the previous ones in the cartridge. Under low-quality
ink in in this case we don’t mean those that produce low-quality printing
(symbols blur, mix up or do not match the reference colors, etc.),
and those that create problems during the operation of the print head, i.e. containing
insufficiently cleaned components, mechanical impurities, dust. In such
In this case, the nozzles will be blocked so that, unfortunately, no cleaning liquid can be used.
they cannot be washed. Therefore, before refilling the cartridge with ink from an unknown
cleanliness, you should think carefully about the future fate of your printer. At
we hasten to announce this, that ink Worldwide Manufacturing, E.D. for printers
Epson - special purity, subjected to microfiltration at the last stage of production
through membrane filters with a pore diameter of less than 1 micron and mechanical impurities
do not contain.
It may turn out that the ink you purchased does not contain mechanical impurities
(which is easy to check by filtration), but after refilling the cartridge the nozzles turned out to be
blocked. In this case, remember that inkjet ink
seal is a complex composition of a number of chemicals. Each manufacturer
the ink formula is its own (it is, of course, kept secret), but one
a set of substances may be chemically incompatible with another. Then things will happen
chemical reactions between components, which may result in solid precipitation
a residue that permanently blocks the ink channels and nozzles of the print head. The only one
The solution in this case is to purchase a new print head.
It may also happen that contamination by the products of such chemical interactions
minor, the printer prints, but it prints too often or constantly
automatic head cleaning. The reason is that due to contamination the sensor
records the state of the piezocrystal elevated temperature(doesn't have time to cool down
due to slow progress of ink in the print head) and sends a signal
initiate cleaning. It is useless to fight with a smart printer in such a situation.
You can try to remove and wash the head (as indicated above), but hope for success
few.
To prevent this from happening, buy compatible cartridges and ink
only from the same manufacturer. Ink from Worldwide Manufacturing,
E.D. fully compatible with original ones (manufactured by Seiko Epson Corp.)
and you will never be led to such deplorable situations.
Instructions for stores on working with printing equipment.
The accountant operator and store administration have access to printing equipment in stores.
Atproblems with printing equipment, The responsible store employee must perform the following actions:
2. If problems arise between the store and representatives of the service organization, the responsible employee of the store should report the conflict situation to the head of the relevant organization:
3. If a conflict situation arises with your boss service center: Report this to a department employee.
4. If you were unable to reach an employee of the automated control system department at the specified number or the conflict situation was not resolved: report this to the head of the operation sector.
Actions that must be performed by the responsible store employee when refilling cartridges with a service organization:
1. Weigh the empty cartridge before refilling.
2. Weigh the cartridge after refilling.
3. Determine the quality of the filling:
a. The cartridge must be clean and toner must not spill out of it.
b. Determine the amount of toner in the refilled cartridge:
“Weight of refilled cartridge” – “weight of empty cartridge” = “amount of toner”
For CANON printers LBP-810, LBP-1120, LBP-2900, HP1018, HP1020 toner quantity should be: 140 grams.
For CANON LBP-3010 printers, the amount of toner should be: 60 grams.
4. Record information about the amount of refilled toner in the work completion report.
5. If there are no complaints about the work performed, sign the certificate of completion immediately after refilling the cartridges.
6. If there are comments about the quality of the work performed (not enough toner in the cartridge, damage to the cartridge), it is strictly forbidden to sign a certificate of completion of work. The responsible store employee is obliged to report any detected defects to the employee who refilled the cartridge. If a contractor employee refuses to eliminate the store’s comments, act in accordance with these instructions (clause No. 1, Section I).
Prohibited: sign work reports separately from the work performed (retrospectively, in the future, etc.).
When printing documents, you must do the following:
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Remove the paper from the packaging and fluff it up to prevent the sheets from sticking together.
3. If you print on paper with sticky price tags, you need to check the quality of the sheet (no sticky price tags, paper wrinkles). If the paper has been supercooled, you need to wait before printing so that it reaches room temperature.
4. Insert paper into the printer (no more than 50 sheets).
5. Press the paper holder (adjustable plastic clamps located on both sides of the paper in the paper feed tray) so that the paper enters the printer smoothly (a gap of 1 mm is allowed).
6. Send the document for printing.
7. If the main cartridge runs out of toner, you must install a replacement cartridge and immediately notify the service organization about the need to refill the main cartridge.
Prohibited:
a. Insert crumpled paper into the printer, especially crumpled paper with stickers.
b. Insert paper with partially peeled off stickers into the printer.
c. Insert paper with staples into the printer.
d. Insert paper with cut or torn edges into the printer.
e. Insert used paper with line corrector into the printer.
f. Insert paper with staples into the printer.
g. Insert dirty paper into the printer.
h. Insert wet paper into the printer.
i. If paper is jammed in the printer, do not remove it yourself using sharp foreign objects.
j. Insert the cartridge from which the toner spills into the printer.
IN THE EVENT OF THE PRINTER FAILURE FOR THE ABOVE REASONS, REPAIRS WILL BE DONE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE RESPONSIBLE STORE EMPLOYEE.