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Common Printer Problems                 

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  No Display  
 
  • Check to see if the printer is turned on.
  • Reseat power cables.
 
  Printer is Offline  
 
  • Press the Go or Online button on the Printer.
  • Power the printer off for 1 minute and then turn it back on.
 
  Paper Jam  
 
  • Contact the Help Desk at 412.237.3275 to request that a technician clear the paper jam.   Do not attempt to clear the jam, since sensitive parts may be damaged in the process.
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      Low Toner  
     
    • If the printer is reporting low toner, please try to remove and shake the toner cartridge.  Shaking the toner cartridge will evenly distribute toner and will allow the cartridge to last longer.
    • If you have shaken the toner cartridge multiple times and the display still says low toner, please contact the Help Desk at 412-237-3275. 
     
      Processing Job  
     
    • If the printer displays Processing Job and nothing has printed in over 5minutes, press the Cancel button on the printer.
    • If the job will not cancel, power the printer off for 1 minute and turn it back on.
     
      I/O error  
     
    • Try turning the printer off and on. If that does not work, please contact the Help Desk.
     
      Tray Empty  
     
    • Verify that there is paper in the printer.
    • If the paper is not recognized, try turning the printer off and on.
     
      Deleting Stuck Print Jobs  
     
      • To delete a print job, press the Cancel button on the printer.
      • You can also delete your own jobs by clicking Start Printers, double-click the problem printer and delete the job from the list.
      • If you are having a problem deleting a print job, please contact the Help Desk.
      • The printer may need to be powered off for 1 minute to clear out its internal memory.
     
       

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