Unknown Printer
How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?
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Dust, dirt, or debris: Not cleaning the HP Printer can also result in a paper jam error. So, if you find that no paper is stuck but a paper jam error showing, you must check for the dirt or dust on the device.
If the LabelWriter appears as Unspecified or Unknown in Devices and Printers on Windows, it usually means that the computer has not identified that device as a printer yet.
Open the start menu and select Control Panel > Administrative Tools > and choose the Services icon. Locate the Print Spooler service and right-click. Then select the option to “Stop” the service.
Error 0x0000011B is a common issue on Windows systems and can have various causes. Here are the most common causes and how to resolve them: Driver conflict: This happens when two drivers access the same resources at the same time. To resolve this issue, check for any conflicting drivers and update or disable them.
Error 0x0000011b usually occurs when trying to print something using a network-shared printer. According to user reports, error 0x0000011b started occurring on Windows 10 after installing security updates KB5005568, KB5005566, and KB5005565, which are aimed at protecting from Windows Print Spooler Spoofing.
Causes of the 0x0000011b error code
The security patches Microsoft released to protect Windows 10 and 11 from Windows Print Spooler Spoofing caused vulnerability in remote code. And the involved patches are KB5005565 and KB5005568.
Paper jams
A piece of paper stuck in the paper tray or inside the printer can create a paper jam. Paper jams can occur for a variety of reasons, such as overloading the paper tray, loading different thicknesses of paper in the tray, or using paper that isn`t appropriate for your particular printer.
Improperly Loading Paper into the Device Loading paper that is stuck together, frayed, curled or bent can cause a jam. Overloading the paper tray, loading different thicknesses of paper in the tray or using paper that isn`t appropriate for your particular printer can all result in a jammed printer.
Your printer`s driver is corrupted. Your printer`s driver isn`t compatible with your system. Your printer`s driver is not up-to-date. A new Windows Update needs to be installed.
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newly installed printer…can scan but cant be set as a default printer???
ANSWER : ITS AN EPSON L210…
P2055dn Duplex Jam – Jam in Output Bin
ANSWER : I have same problem on duplex of 2nd page. Paper stops just behind Tray 1 pickup roller. Noted there is a small black 1/2″ lever tab behind the lower rear jam door. Noting that when printer jams trying to finish 2nd side, the lever is down ??? No answer, I know, just observation & looking for mention of this by someone. Going to try and find a black or white sensor which may be out of position.
PRINTER MX 320 CANON ALL IN ONE PRINTER
ANSWER : Probably a worn feed roller. You can try cleaning it with a damp rag as it might just be covered with paper dust.
Printer jammed, after jam clearance there is an error message
ANSWER : I am looking for steps to isolate this issue. I don’t suspect the formatter.
Difference Between Laser Printer and InkJet Printer
ANSWER : Laser uses toner which is a powder that gets melted onto the page. Inkjet uses ink that gets squirted onto the page.
After Win got installed my printer prints off the page
ANSWER : Seems the problem only occurs when I tell the printer to print portrait
Paper Jam and carriage jam code when nothing is jammed
ANSWER : Did you try cleaning the encoder strip that runs through the cartridge assy.? Use Window Cleaner on a paper towel. Also, check inside on the right. I’ve seen a lot of times where there is a folded up scrap of paper that stops the carriage from going all the way to the right.
epson printer problems
ANSWER : My Printer Has A Internal Erro