How to Troubleshoot Dell Inkjet Printers

This article provides general troubleshooting steps and links to articles specifically designed for your Inkjet printer.

1. Printer Troubleshooting Steps and Procedures
NOTE: The following steps apply to all brands of printers.
1.      When connected by a USB cable, reset both ends of the cable going from the computer to the printer.



2.     Restart the computer.



3.     Turn the printer off.



4.    Unplug the printer power cord from the A/C outlet or surge protector and wait at least 30 seconds.



5.     Plug the printer power cord back into the A/C outlet or surge protector.



6.    Turn the printer back on.



7.     Print a test page.
(For instructions on how to print a test page from Windows, click the link below that corresponds to the Operating System that is installed on the computer.)
        
  1. In the Search box on the taskbar, type Devices, and Printers.
  2. Touch or click Devices and Printers (Control panel).
  3. Touch and hold or right-click your printer.
  4. Touch or click Printer Properties. ...
  5. Under the General tab, Touch or click Print Test Page.
(When the page prints successfully no further actions are required.)
If you are unable to print the test visit dell printer issue technical support



8.    Make sure the desired printer is set as the default printer.
1.      Press and hold the Windows key and then press the r key.
2.     In the Run box type, shell: PrintersFolder and then touch or click OK.
3.     Touch or click to highlight the desired printer.
4.    Touch and hold or right-click the desired 

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