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[JohnMaclane]

Corporations and home owners alike use printers and a very popular type of printer used almost everywhere, is a laser printer. The print quality and speed of such printers is prized. But printers, like all devices, can face problems and errors, which is also highly frustrating for the user. So if your laser printer is acting up and you are tempted to tear all your hair out or tear your printer apart, stop, take a deep breath and read the laser printer troubleshooting tips given below.

Top 4 Troubleshooting Tips for Laser Printers

Tip 1 : Check the Connections
More often than not, the printer's connections have come loose or not fitted in the right place.

☛ First check the power supply. The cable between the power outlet and the printer should be plugged in firmly at both ends. Put the supply on and see if the light comes on. Check the online/offline LED or light on the front panel of the printer. The power can be on but if the offline LED is lit, then the offline control of the printer has been pressed.

☛ With USB port connection printers, you will need to check the printer's connection, physically and through the computer itself. Open the Device Manager on the computer and under USB Serial Bus Controllers heading, check the devices connected to the computer. If you see a red X (X) or a yellow exclamation or even a question mark (! or ?), this is the indicator that the printer is malfunctioning.

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Also make sure amber lights are not lit.

Make sure there is paper in the printer.

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If that doesn't work, check the manual, you can find them online, for ways to run self tests.