Friday, July 15, 2011
Fix Set-Up Home Network Printers
Here are some tips for information on setting up the network printer at home:
· Configuring a network printer
· Issues
· Tips to fix
Configuring a network printer
The creation of a network printer to a home network, first you must enable the printer sharing option on your computer. You can turn this "Control Panel" in the Windows operating system. For this, you must right click on "Printer Setup" icon. There are options to select the Sharing window created. You can use a network printer on the local network; you must set the IP address of the printer. You will also need to know the details of the printer before going to the establishment of a network. There are various printer support found in the market so that you can get the problems in your printer be resolved quite easily.
Issues
You may encounter problems while trying to add network printers, if you are not properly connected to your home network, and apart from the Print option. You can also address compatibility issues, if the printer is not compatible with the operating system. Sometimes, your PC does not detect the printer is installed as well.
Tips to fix
To resolve compatibility issues, ensure the compatibility of the printer before installing. You must also ensure that Bluetooth is activated, if your PC does not detect the printer. You should also remove viruses from your PC before installing the printer driver. You must ensure that cables and connectors used to connect the printer on the network.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tips for basic Printer Troubleshooting
Printer is such a device which is used to print the documents and therefore it is a must to all the users. But there are various issues that might come up with the printer. These errors are:
Ø Printer does not have the power indication
Ø Cables not connected properly
Ø Printer error (orange or blinking light)
Ø No paper or paper jam
Ø Inkjet printer ink related issues
There are simple tips for the easy and the simple troubleshooting…
Printer does not have power indication:
First switch on the printer and when it is on, it has a green light which means that it is getting the power supply. If it is not so then check all the cables and press the printer’s power button. But if your printer do not start after this then I would urge you to go for printer support.
Cables not connected properly:
There are two cables connected to your printer. These two cables are power cable and data cable. The power cable must have been checked while connecting the printer and make sure that your USB cable is connected properly.
Printer error (orange or blinking light):
After your printer has gone through the initial start up process, there must be a solid green light. But if the light is blinking or you get an orange light, there must be some errors with your printer.
No paper or paper jam:
Make sure that there is a paper in the paper cartridge so that the printer can print the document. Again also keep an eye at the printer so that there is no paper jam. If it is so, remove the paper from the paper from the printer.
Inkjet printer ink related issues:
If you encounter any issues related to ink, you will find a blinking orange light. If you do not get this problem then your ink replacement is ok and there is no problem with it.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Set-Up Home Network Printers

Here are some tips for information on setting up the network printer at home:
· Configuring a network printer
· Issues
· Tips to fix
Configuring a network printer
The creation of a network printer to a home network, first you must enable the printer sharing option on your computer. You can turn this "Control Panel" in the Windows operating system. For this, you must right click on "Printer Setup" icon. There are options to select the Sharing window created. You can use a network printer on the local network; you must set the IP address of the printer. You will also need to know the details of the printer before going to the establishment of a network.
Issues
You may encounter problems while trying to add network printers, if you are not properly connected to your home network, and apart from the Print option. You can also address compatibility issues, if the printer is not compatible with the operating system. Sometimes, your PC does not detect the printer is installed as well.
Tips to fix
To resolve compatibility issues, ensure the compatibility of the printer before installing. You must also ensure that Bluetooth is activated, if your PC does not detect the printer. You should also remove viruses from your PC before installing the printer driver. You must ensure that cables and connectors used to connect the printer on the network.