The printer does not print well.

In modern working conditions, it is often necessary to compile various documents, reports and fill out information. For the convenience of its storage, special archives with printed media are created. For the implementation of such volumes of work are used special devices, called printers. The first models were huge machines, and their performance was low compared with modern versions. However, over time and the development of the technological process, the design and construction have been improved, and the set of functionality has increased.

In our time, technology has spread not only among office workers and large enterprises. It has become an integral part in almost every home. Due to the simple principle of interaction with the computer its operation is not difficult for any user. However, sometimes in the process of work failures occur, which can be caused by different reasons. At home, this will not be a problem, but in the conditions of a large office, this delay may cause all employees to stop working, so it is important to fix the problem in a timely manner.

In our article, we will consider possible sources of malfunctions and ways to eliminate them if the printer is not working properly.

Usually a bad image imprint is obtained in the absence of a cartridge or in the absence of a coloring composition (it differs depending on the type of printer used). In this case, the program automatically issues a warning about low ink levels. Before printing, check the condition of the elements and, if necessary, refill or buy a new cartridge. Some models recognize only the native elements, and refilling cartridges in them is unacceptable.

If there is enough paint, but the equipment produces poor quality during operation, or instead of color printing, color is black, you should identify and correct the problem. To do this, use the following plan:

1. Make sure that the paint you purchased meets the requirements. Read the information on this topic, check with the sellers or on a special website of the manufacturer of equipment about the compatibility of different types of paint. If the reason is this, changing the coloring element will help solve the problem and return a good print quality.
2. Look at the status of the print, make a diagnostic printout of the page. If the ink is smeared or one of the applied colors is missing, it is likely that there is mechanical damage and cracks on the cell body. Carefully inspect the case, repair or replace parts.
3. Look at the state of special printing machines. The ink should flow freely into the nozzle and be sprayed onto the sheet in an even layer. If clogged, clean yourself or contact a service center for help. Usually faced with a similar situation, if the device has not been used for a long time.
4. It is also not recommended to refill the cartridge with ink from different manufacturers. This can lead to a mixture of the composition and clogging of filtering grids, which will lead to malfunction and deterioration.

IMPORTANT: When refueling the warranty becomes invalid, so the help in the service center will not be provided. To save the warranty card, purchase only original cartridges.

More modern models are laser printers. The basis of their work is a laser and a special polymer powder applied to the paper sheet during printing. Many people mistakenly believe that the laser versions work without special coloring compositions and do not need to refuel them. However, their principle of operation is based on the heating of a special polymer due to a laser beam. When the temperature rises, the powder sticks to the sheet, so the image or text specified by the program is applied. But despite the use of advanced developments and ideas in the field of printing work, this equipment also has problems in operation. The most common are:

• The absence or use of non-native toner. Some models allow you to refill the cartridge, but in some cases only original powders can be used (this depends on the versatility of the coloring composition).
• Clogged nozzle to release toner. Poor powder coating.
• Mechanical damage to the printhead or laser beam. Discharge of chips and the creation of an electric field with the opposite charge.
• The composition of toners is divided into two types: magnetic and non-magnetic polymer variants. The principle of operation and the presence of a special carrier (for capturing small granules of non-magnetic powder) in the design depend on this. When using a different composition of the work may not be carried out.
• Paper jams result in poor printout of certain areas of the sheet.

In general, the main problems resemble problems with old models (inkjet version), but due to the peculiarities, specific malfunctions in functioning can occur in their device and design.

IMPORTANT: Do not make independent repairs. The equipment has a complex design and microchips, so it’s best to contact an experienced technician.

Before you begin troubleshooting and troubleshooting, you should understand their cause. There are two main types of getting a bad print on paper: a pale print and the appearance of strips along a sheet. It is worth paying attention to the state of printing in the corresponding dialog box and the main indicators of the settings.

With a faint display of information, the most likely cause is a cartridge, lack of ink. Refuel it, this should fix the problem and return good quality. However, if after refueling the situation has become worse, and there are stripes on the paper, it means that it is necessary to repair and restore the element:

1. Examine the case and appearance, find possible defects (cracks, foreign objects). If possible, remove them by repairing the equipment.
2. If there are defects on the main body of the drum, it is necessary to replace it and change the necessary additional parts. It is more profitable to buy a new cartridge, it will save time and quickly resolve the situation.
3. Each element in the case of equipment has its own power reserve and service life, therefore, periodically it is necessary to completely update the component parts. It is impossible to make a partial replacement many times, this leads to wear and tear of all equipment and disabling it.

IMPORTANT: It may also be caused by poor toner refilling. In this case, you will need to purchase a new cartridge and make a full replacement.

In order to accurately determine the source of the malfunction and further repairs, it is necessary to make a thorough diagnosis on the computer and with the help of a special program to carry out a test printout. To perform the diagnostics, perform the following procedure:

1. Check all wiring and continuity. Connect the equipment to the computer.
2. Log in and make sure you have the software and drivers.
3. Inspect the outer casing and the presence of various damage and defects.
4. Look inside the printer, see all the details, their presence and condition.
5. Check the cartridge, pay special attention to the printheads and the ink compartment.
6. Perform a test by printing a test sheet, see the hardware settings in the computer system.

After opening the program and launching the check, the system itself will point out shortcomings Wait for the results, then eliminate the defects as far as possible.

It is impossible to accurately advise a specific algorithm for all the reasons for poor performance. For a specific problem has its own way of solving. However, the general principles of troubleshooting have already been mentioned earlier, for convenience, we provide a list of necessary measures to restore the work:

1. Eliminate defects in the connection to the power source and when pairing devices. Use quality wires.
2. Install the latest software, update drivers.
3. Refill cartridge or purchase new item.
4. Restart your computer after closing all programs. Long-term operation may fail.
5. Try cleaning the nozzles yourself.
6. In case of serious damage, call the wizard. May have to buy new equipment.