I can not get this printer to print text. help
1437772
Up to date drivers is a good idea. Also, when you click on "print", a square menu comes up. Make sure the right printer is identified and then click on "Properties". then on the tab titled "Main" if you are not already there. You should see a line of pictures suggesting draft, text, etc. Click on "Text and Image". That should work. I had to specify with each printing for a while, then it got the hint that I wanted text and image.Good Luck!
197534
I too thought it would be as simple as plugging it in. After trying on my own without success, I called a neighbor who was able to get the new printer working in no time. He said to click on the computer control panel and where it says devices or printers right click on printer change to "default printer." I hope this works for you. Good Luck.
667365
The answer I received from dell was to uninstall and then add the printer back. A colossal pain in the butt.
2232654
I had the same problem, and ended up sending the printer back. Is it possible to make it work? Maybe. But it is certainly not worth the time it would take to get there. The documentation is pitiful. Very frustrating. But you know that already...
210976
I'm assuming that the interface between your computer and printer is failing. Make sure the your PC has the correct printer as default. Also, make sure that the line between the printer and PC is properly connected and not crimped
60401
I had the same issue. I took the ink out, shook it and unplugged the printer and replugged it. Good to go. Hope it works for you.
541418
Try holding the off button several seconds to turn it completely off. Then restart your computer and then turn the printer back on. Hope this works for you. I can't wait til I can afford to buy a new one.
1137888
no it is not working on my printer, i think there are some things i have to adjust on the so called chips or something.i will fug er out soon and let you know.
1916761
If you already have the printer I would suggest contacting HP tech support. If you haven't bought this printer and are looking to future parts replacement, I would suggest buying a printer with better reviews.
268225
my printer never could either. I was told to turn the printer off, remove the cartridges, add the cartridges back, and turn the printer on. it never helped me.
819426
I am sorry you are having this problem. They are very handy little machines; the one I had before this one lasted almost 15 years. It sounds to me as though your machine is broken. As long as you are pressing the button marked Print, you seem to be doing everything correctly. You need to return the machine. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
912544
You did not provide the printer model.Now, did you try to replace the cartridges with ORIGINAL ones? Even empty ones will do, just to test if they are recognized by the printer.(ONE cartridge will suffice for this test.)If the printer will recognize such a cartridge (even an error msg. will serve as 'Recognize'), you know what I already know: never look at this vendor and his products again...
1795844
You can try taking the print head out and cleaning it, but I have not had good luck with it fixing it. Sometimes it helps and then the next time I use it, it won't print black again. Basically, these are useless printers. The print head is about $50 to buy a new one and they don't last very long. I'm limping along with this and then I will buy a different brand. Sorry. Maybe cleaning it will get you a little more use.
1781965
You may have an older printer that has a larger "PCI" port that won't work with this machine. Newer printers (and maybe yours) have an addtional USB port. Good luck.
1766382
Maybe you can find an answer from the manual you can download. I bought one of these printers and had to return it and purchase another one that works properly. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
2183612
I suppose you have to buy new cartridges. I hope you like your printer better than I like mine. Mine sounds like a truck starting up when I use it.
1359443
Are you printing through an Internet browser? Some browsers don't like printing to printers directly. Try a different one and see if that helps. Otherwise if it's not through a browser... I have no idea.