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Get your printer working |
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General Tips |
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1) Make sure the printer icon is in the chooser under the Apple Menu. If not, download and install the most current software for your printer. 2) Click on the printer icon in the chooser one time. On the right hand side of the window either the name of the printer will show up or the words "USB port" will appear. 3) Click ONE TIME on the name in the right hand side of the chooser. You are done and ready to print. 4) Remember - the next time you open the chooser, NOTHING will be selected. The Mac will automatically remember the last selection you made. |
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Specific Tips |
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Inkjet/bubblejet printers |
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Epson: |
The most common cause of an Epson printer to "not work" is because it is out of ink. Almost all Epson printers will not print if either of the ink cartridges is empty. The printer will not even show up on the right hand side of the chooser if the cartridges are out. Check the front of the printer to see if any of the ink cartridge lights are on. If so then replace that cartridge. If the ink heads are dirty, it will cause the printer to not print correctly - however you will still be able to select it in the chooser. Try to clean the print heads and see if the print quality improves. It may take several (3-4) cleanings to get the heads working correctly. Using third part refill kits will often cause problems like this as well. |
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Make sure that you always have the most common printer drivers for your printer. These are available at no charge from www.epson.com. |
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HP: |
If the ink heads are dirty, it will cause the printer to not print correctly - however you will still be able to select it in the chooser. Try to clean the print heads and see if the print quality improves. It may take several (3-4) cleanings to get the heads working correctly. Using third party refill kits will often cause problems like this as well. |
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Make sure that you always have the most common printer drivers for your printer. These are available at www.hp.com. |
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Lexmark: |
There is a known issue with some lexmark inkjet printers such as the z23 and z53. It is a minor issue that is easily corrected through software.
If it did not give you an option for doing an alignment:
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