Troubleshooting
Why your printer keeps jamming — and how to stop it
A recurring jam is almost always one of five causes. Here is how to find and fix the right one.
Read the guide →Field-tested guides our technicians write up from real service calls — troubleshooting, cleaning and upkeep for inkjet, laser and multifunction printers.
A recurring jam is almost always one of five causes. Here is how to find and fix the right one.
Read the guide →Faded lines and missing colours usually mean a partial clog. Clear it without wasting a cartridge.
Read the guide →Streaks, ghosting and toner smears come from parts most people never clean. A 20-minute routine fixes it.
Read the guide →Stop toggling settings at random. Work through these checks in order and it comes back online.
Read the guide →A maintenance plan means these problems get caught on a schedule instead of on a deadline.