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My printer won't print!!! HELP!?

I've done all the troubleshooting issues, but nothing is working. The paper will move through the printer and it'll move around, make noises, and take time like it's really printing, but once the page comes out, it's blank! Like I said, I've checked the USB, the port, the cartridges, uninstalled....EVERYTHING! Can someone help, please!

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  • Sagar
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    change the cartridge. maybe the ink is dry. what was the last time that u used the printer?

  • 1 decade ago

    You should include the make/model of printer... If it acts like it's printing, chances are the installation is OK, and the problem is internal in the printer. Most printers have a self-test function, such as hold down some button when you power it on, and it will start printing test patterns. If that doesn't work, don't waste time with the install & drivers, you've got a sick printer.

    Assuming it's an ink-jet, how old is the print cartridge? They will dry out even if they are unopened, but have been on the shelf for a couple of years.

    Some printers have replaceable printheads, but depending on what you have, it may be more cost-effective to replace the printer!

    Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    go and get it checked out u mite need a new printer or u mite not hav somthin pluged in or the cartridge is dry

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    how did you check the cartidge? did you try a NEW one because i'm leaning towards the dry ink in an old cartridge theory already mentioned above

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  • 1 decade ago

    Did you REMOVE the TAPE from the Bottom of the cartridges?

  • 1 decade ago

    get it fixed by a technician

    do other printers work?

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