I’m with Opal. I have a printer sitting here with 7 +/- years of dust. It has never worked. Were it new it would have gone back to the manufacturer 7 years ago.
My stupid printer decided to stop printing too. It seems to be a problem with the USB port on the printer because when I plug the printer into the USB port on the computer, I don’t hear the sound it’s supposed to make for a new device or whatever. But if I plug anything else into those USB ports on the computer, it does make that sound. So I’m pretty sure the fault lies with the printer, not the computer. Sometimes “things” are stupid and they drive me crazy.
We used to have a store called “OINK” who would refill cartridges for you for a much lower price. They went out of business, and now I have to pay full price for one of the danged things.
I used to have that problem on my work printer! Usually found a tiny piece of paper hidden in the mechanism. Luckily I’m retired and don’t care anymore! Plus I have a very user friendly home printer.
True, mine does that, but fool it by opening it up, unplug the cartridges and plug them back in, unplug the printer’s power and plug it back in 5.333 times, unplug its cable and reboot your computer twice then plug the cable back in to reinstall printer drivers, and run Windows Update just to be sure. and Voila the printer is reborn!
Best Buy recycles old electronics as well. I have used HP printers for years because they offer their ink online through HP Instant Ink. No refilled sub par ink, the same you buy anywhere for triple the cost. Starts at $2.99 a month depending on how many copies you make. They also recycle the old cartridges for free.
I’m still using some HP printers that are pushing 20 years old. As long as I can get ink for them, I’ll keep using them. The new ones by Canon and HP are crap.
beavislol almost 5 years ago
Ya really. Technology can be stupid.
wiatr almost 5 years ago
I’m with Opal. I have a printer sitting here with 7 +/- years of dust. It has never worked. Were it new it would have gone back to the manufacturer 7 years ago.
BillSlach almost 5 years ago
Take it to Staples; they will recycle it for free. Viola! New flat open space to put something else on it.
laughingkitty almost 5 years ago
My stupid printer decided to stop printing too. It seems to be a problem with the USB port on the printer because when I plug the printer into the USB port on the computer, I don’t hear the sound it’s supposed to make for a new device or whatever. But if I plug anything else into those USB ports on the computer, it does make that sound. So I’m pretty sure the fault lies with the printer, not the computer. Sometimes “things” are stupid and they drive me crazy.
Zykoic almost 5 years ago
HPeee
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
That’s why it’s called Trouble Shooting !
iggyman almost 5 years ago
Technology can be frustrating!
jbrobo Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Sometimes you can buy a new printer cheaper than new ink cartridges.
jagedlo almost 5 years ago
Opal…you asking EARL for help?
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
Don’t get me started on printers. Ugh!
Barnabus Blackoak almost 5 years ago
did you check for a paper jelly ?
Chad Cheetah almost 5 years ago
Well…yesterday I was having smoke alarm issues like they were, today was having printer issues like they are…what’ll it be tomorrow?
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
Printers are POS!
DrDavy2000 almost 5 years ago
It might be an eye dee ten tee error.
david_42 almost 5 years ago
Some day our Brothers HL-1440 will die, but today is not the day. Might actually get retired, because my wife wants a wireless one.
Grace Premium Member almost 5 years ago
When in doubt… ReBoot!
6foot6 almost 5 years ago
I have resolved these issues more than I care to think about it. And no, I didn’t use a 30 lb sledge hammer.
1953Baby almost 5 years ago
Don’t feel bad, Earl . . .I’ve gota scanner just like that. they’re probably cousins. . .
KEA almost 5 years ago
Students always said something was Stupid when They couldn’t do it.
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
I prefer jelly to jam.
magicwalnut Premium Member almost 5 years ago
We used to have a store called “OINK” who would refill cartridges for you for a much lower price. They went out of business, and now I have to pay full price for one of the danged things.
Al Nala almost 5 years ago
Paper jam doesn’t spread on bread. It also tastes bad.
VICTOR PROULX almost 5 years ago
Check Youtube, there will be a vid on how to fix it.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I used to have that problem on my work printer! Usually found a tiny piece of paper hidden in the mechanism. Luckily I’m retired and don’t care anymore! Plus I have a very user friendly home printer.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
True, mine does that, but fool it by opening it up, unplug the cartridges and plug them back in, unplug the printer’s power and plug it back in 5.333 times, unplug its cable and reboot your computer twice then plug the cable back in to reinstall printer drivers, and run Windows Update just to be sure. and Voila the printer is reborn!
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
And, just wait till has MD-ed your cartridges.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 5 years ago
“…and dishonest!!”
BJIllistrated Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Best Buy recycles old electronics as well. I have used HP printers for years because they offer their ink online through HP Instant Ink. No refilled sub par ink, the same you buy anywhere for triple the cost. Starts at $2.99 a month depending on how many copies you make. They also recycle the old cartridges for free.
whenlifewassimpler almost 5 years ago
Unplug it and reset it once it starts and try again.
rick92040 almost 5 years ago
Usually it’s a small bit of paper stuck under a sensor.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
I always wondered about paper jam. I get it about strawberry jam, but I haven’t eaten paper since I was a kid!
(In the background, Harry Belefonte is singing Day-Oh and I’m wondering if anybody has ever made banana jam.)
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 5 years ago
Something is jamming it. You may need a professional to dig into it.
morgankhat almost 5 years ago
I’m still using some HP printers that are pushing 20 years old. As long as I can get ink for them, I’ll keep using them. The new ones by Canon and HP are crap.
CalLadyQED almost 5 years ago
Printers are a nightmare at times