Power problem

Ensure that the power cord is correctly plugged into the printer and the electrical outlet. If the power cord is damaged, replace it with a new one. Try to plug the printer into a different outlet to rule out any issues with the outlet. If the power cord and outlet are okay, the next step is to check the power button.

If you have an Ecotank printer, another possible cause of power issues is a faulty motherboard. The motherboard controls the printer`s various functions and may be the reason why the printer won`t turn on. In this case, you may need to replace the motherboard to get your printer working again.

Faulty power cords and connections are an uncommon but possible cause of a printer not turning on. Before suspecting a cord failure, ensure that there is power to the wall outlet and there are no conditions preventing the printer from turning on. Testing by substitution can confirm if a cord connection is the problem.

The product is busy. Wait for the power light to stop flashing before turning off the product. If you just replaced an ink cartridge and the power light is still flashing after 3 minutes, the cartridge may be installed incorrectly.

A component found in electrostatic printers, laser printers, and xerographic printers and photocopiers. The fuser unit is used to permanently bond toner to a substrate by applying heat and pressure. A fuser unit is made up of two rollers; one to apply heat and one to apply pressure.

The fuse protects your printer from short circuits and power overload. It is placed between the power outlet and the switch on the left side of the printer. If your machine does not start after pressing the power switch, at first you should check if the power cable is connected to a power source.

Some of the most common printer problems that most of us have experienced include paper jamming, slow printing, uneven printing, and wrong colour output. If you use your printer frequently, we know how annoying it can be to have persisting problems with the printer.

Select On to wake the printer from sleep mode by tapping the LCD touchscreen or by pressing a button on the control panel. Select Off to wake the printer from sleep mode by only pressing a button on the control panel. This prevents unintentional operations due to objects bumping the LCD touchscreen.

Printer sleep mode

Check that the printer does not have sleep mode enabled: Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers. Right-click the printer in question, then select Printer Preferences. Look for an option to disable sleep or time-out mode.