Why does this happen? Is there something wrong with my printer? How can I fix it?
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what type of printer do you have ? we need more information.  you may need updated print dirvers. or some printers are just not able to print these characters.
519128
there might be a problem with the drivers, try to reinstal the printer...
189123
Clean the print heads as suggested above.\n(But if they're really clogged bad, you might have to do this up to 10 times in a row though?).
296427
Try the "Print as Image" option in the print dialog.  It's slower than the default, but it might work for you.\n\nAlso, make sure you have the latest drivers for your printer and operating system.
278255
I've had this happen with my HP InkJet printer. If these other ideas don't work try uninstalling the printer and adding it back again. I've never had to change drivers.
640062
Take the cartridges out, unplug the printer and leave it that way for a few minutes.  Then plug it back it and reinstall the cartridges.  See if you can run the cleaning utilities that point.  Basically, just try fooling around with it a little.  \n\nNot that it's much comfort, but four years is a long time to have that printer.  It's possible it got messed up or tweaked in a way that really can't be fixed by anyone.
110255
Maybe the circuitry is fried.  Reinstall the printer driver, make sure none of the plastic strips are still in the printer cartridge and then reboot your computer.
527897
Either your printer is switched off or your printers driver is not installed. You must install your printer bu going to START -> PRINTERS AND FAXES-> ADD A PRINTER
548311
you have it set to do that.  go into the printer properties and select to turn that part off
16353
This is a skewed paper feed issue. These kind of issues don't get resolved easily. You have mentioned that this the printer is not even an year old. Then I would say, call up DELL and they might arrange for a replacement for you.\n\nDELL tollfree number : 1-800-6249896
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try printing text not images making sure the paper size is set ok and and try printing the printer test page - if it is still playing up then try reinstalling or updating the drivers, other than that it may well have died - the firmware within n the machine that translates the computer stuff to printer head location and ink squirt is not doing it's job
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It's not caused by your ink cartridge, try to uninstall the printer driver and reinstalling them, other possibilities are virus or your software has a wrong setting or something else, better check it. I'm pretty sure it's not your printer's fault.
65884
Have you got the latest drivers installed for your printer ? Also when you go to print are you selecting your printer or is it set by default and it just selects it anyway ? Just a few thoughts is all :)
551987
Sounds like a faulty driver giving your computer incorrect instructions.  First, try uninstalling and then reinstalling your printer drivers.  Next, run the printer utilities (found by going  Contro Panel>Printers and Faxes and right clicking on the troubled printer and clicking properties.  Then click the "utilities" tab and use all of them to make sure it's not a simple quick fix you need.).  That should do it.
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check your printer settings.  MS Word did this to me as well and I had to restart the computer and reset all of the printers settings to default.\n\nGood Luck.\n\nTom
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It sounds like the images exceed the memory size of the printer.  Your printer seems to load print file into its memory till full and pauses before print, but somehow loses connection with the file once it starts and the remaining can not load.  You might want to try connecting printer using differrent type of cable and re-loading printer software.  Sometimes old and low quality cables are known to interfer with printing.\n\nAs for the mark running down your paper it sounds like dirt somewhere in the printer on the paper path or in fuser.   If you are running paper thicker than the machine can handle it will rub its ways through on printing and pickup excessive dirt/toner.  Also if the paper is to thick for the printer you can get feed roller marks.\n\nMost importantly make sure your printer can handle the papers your using.  If your questions title is correct your using a B/W laser printer which might not be really made to use card stock paper.
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YOU ARE HAVING "SPOOL" PROBLEMS.\n\nMost of the time, you can reinstall the Drivers. ( The Disk) that came with it.\n\nYou might do a uninstall first, just to avoid any other issues. \n If you have only 1 printer, delete anyother printer programs you have, they may be conflicting.\n\n\nGood Luck.