Technology is an inevitable factor in the present day commercial field. Any error in the software or hardware system that you employ may result in a heavy loss in case of time, energy, and money. Needless to mention, printers are important tools that are extremely important to meet the business goals of almost every entrepreneur. However, printers may often test your patience with maddening quirks. Before you plan to toss you inkjet printers out of the windows, let me remind you that you can easily fix almost every printing snag. To give you a better idea regarding the same, below is a list of three common printing errors and the ways to resolve them.

Slow Printing

This is one of the common printing issues that most people face. Slow printing can get extremely frustrating if you are working on a big project. After doing all the hard work, hitting the wall at the time of printing will be unbearable. Plus, it will consume a good amount of your time and may negatively affect the quality of your work. Note that some of the potential factors that contribute to slow printing include high-resolution setting, wrong choice of drivers, and memory issues.

Solution

Of course, your PC and printer will have to process more data when it comes to high-resolution images and this may lead to slow printing. If you are not printing the files for formal presentations, it is better to change the quality of the images to normal. In case processing high-resolution images or data is a part of your workflow, you may expand the memory of your printer and PC to avoid slow printing time issue. Besides, two-sided printers require more time to print data and hence, it is better to switch to a simplex mode for fast printing. Another factor that decides the printing speed is the drivers. You can find many high-end laser printers and some inkjet printers with a variety of drivers such as PCL, PostScript, or any other host-based drivers of the manufacturer. Note that if you are looking for office printing the best option will be PCL. On the other hand, PostScript will be the ideal choice for complex graphics applications and industries.

The Workflow Logjam

The workflow logjams can be defined as the high-end version of all printing nightmares. Of course, a single piece of wrinkled paper can easily instantly grind even the best and advanced printer to halt. Needless to say, it will be extremely annoying and require patience to take the paper back. Usually, paper jams occur as a result of mechanical issues.

Solution

In most cases, you may solve the paper jam issues by going through the user’s guide or the control panel instructions. In fact, some Xerox printers even provide the provision of lighted interior and video assistance to tackle this issue effortlessly. Once your paper got stuck in the printer, check its path properly at first and remove the blocking materials, if any. Most importantly, be careful while taking the paper out. On a related note, if your tear the stuck paper or if it is trapped between the printer rollers, it will consume more amount of time to clear it. In such cases, refer to your guide in order to get an idea regarding how to release the pressure between the rollers.

Sometimes, the jam can be a result of misaligned papers. To tackle this, simply remove the paper tray, align the paper correctly, and reset the tray. If you found no misfed paper, it is recommended to remove the printer’s paper stack, analyze its position, and reset it properly. If your printer still won’t function properly, it is better to consult your tech support team or a repairman. Besides, make sure that the paper you use is compatible with your printer. Take care to store the printing papers in a dry place as well since moisture content in papers can pose difficulties while printing.

Poor Quality Prints

Sometimes, the issue you may face will be the poor print quality despite a perfectly functioning printer. Obviously, a smudged or faded image may make even your best project look terrible, sloppy, and unprofessional. A number of factors may lead to poor print quality such as a poor quality cartridge, usage of incompatible paper, depleted amount of cartridge, etc.

Solution

Below are some of the potential solutions for fixing poor print quality issues. In case the problem persists even after trying out these fixes, the issue is likely to be the result of supplies or hardware malfunction.

• Check whether the paper and media that you choose is compatible with your printer driver
• Some laser printers come with fusers that can be adjusted according to paper type. If your printer does not have this provision, check whether the fuser is set properly. Note that fusers tend to heat up real fast and hence, it is recommended to exercise caution before setting it.
• Check out the imaging units and toner cartridges in your printer for damages. It is better to refer to your user’s manual for this since these options tend to vary according to the model and manufacturer.
• For tackling smudge marks, print several blank paper sheets and the issue will fade away eventually.