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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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error codes that indicate the problem. Use the manual or the manufacturer’s

Web site to translate the error code into meaningful information.

Tools of the Trade

Before you jump in and start to work on a printer that’s giving you fits, you’ll

need some tools. You can use the standard computer tech tools in your

toolkit, plus a couple of printer-specific devices. Here are some that will

come in handy:

• A multimeter for troubleshooting electrical problems such as faulty

wall outlets

• Various cleaning solutions, such as denatured alcohol

• An extension magnet for grabbing loose screws in tight spaces and

cleaning up iron-based toner

• An optical disc or USB thumb drive with test patterns for checking

print quality

• Your trusty screwdrivers—both a Phillips-head and flat-head, because

if you bring just one kind, it’s a sure bet that you’ll need the other

Print Job Never Prints

If you click Print but the printer will not print, first check all the obvious

explanations. Is the printer on? Is it connected? Is it online? Is there an error

message on its display? Does it have paper? Is your computer online?

If the printer is on, the display might have a useful message. It’ll usually

let you know if the printer is out of paper, has a paper jam that needs to be

resolved, or has had a memory full/low memory error. If so, refill the paper,

resolve the jam, or try reprinting the job at a lower quality, accordingly.

If you can’t connect to the printer, check all cables, ports, and power

involved. If everything is plugged in and ready to go, check the printer’s

display for any indication that it has no connectivity (you may need to

navigate its menu system to view its connectivity status). If the printer was

previously connected, turn it off for a moment, and then turn it back on and

see if it successfully connects. If it doesn’t, the menu system will typically

have an option to manually configure network settings. Try resetting or

manually configuring them.

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