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CC Charter Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: not elsewhere Posts: 4,204 "Printer is in an error state" and I can't fix it! This printer (Canon Pixma mx310) was working just fine on my windows 10 printer troubleshooter Win 8 machine until yesterday, when it started telling me the printer was offline. I've uninstalled canon printers error codes the printer and re-installed it and selected it as the default printer, I've downloaded a new driver, I've restarted everything and I can't canon mg3500 series printer is in an error state get the damned thing to print and all the computer can tell me is that "the printer is in an error state." The printer status is "printer is not responding." Duh. Does anyone have an idea what I could http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-hardware/printer-in-error-state-now-that-i-have-downloaded/6edc325b-cc99-4fe3-980b-62edec0330a4 try next? CC View Public Profile Find all posts by CC Advertisements #2 10-16-2013, 10:48 AM AHarris Charter Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 376 Have you checked the printer to see if it is reporting a problem (either by setting it's lights or a message on an LCD if it has one)? Does it work with another computer? Have you rebooted the computer and/or the printer? How are you connecting the printer to the http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=705055 computer (usb or through the network)? AHarris View Public Profile Find all posts by AHarris #3 10-16-2013, 10:51 AM johnpost Guest Join Date: Jul 2009 unplug the cable at both ends and replug or remake the wireless connection. retry. do a self test on the printer (after it is off for a few minutes) with it disconnected from the computer (unplugged or the computer off). what happens? johnpost View Public Profile Find all posts by johnpost #4 10-16-2013, 11:08 AM BrickaBracka BANNED Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mediocreville, USA Posts: 61 Turn off the printer, disconnect it. Uninstall every piece of software you have for it. Reboot your computer. Reinstall drivers and software. Replug printer. If it's still in an error state, hit it with a bat. Last edited by BrickaBracka; 10-16-2013 at 11:08 AM.. BrickaBracka View Public Profile Find all posts by BrickaBracka #5 10-16-2013, 11:25 AM CC Charter Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: not elsewhere Posts: 4,204 Pretty sure I've done all those things. (I don't know of any "self-test" of the printer. The manual doesn't tell me there is one.) The printer itself doesn't appear to know it has a problem. There's no LCD message to that effect. Everything tells me that the computer doesn't know the printer is there. I keep getting suggestions to unplug the USB cord an
stuff for IT folks. Common Printing Issues in Windows 8 - Troubleshooting Tips By guest-author On January 10, 2014 · 5 Comments Windows 8 has undergone https://www.poweradmin.com/blog/common-printing-issues-in-windows-8-troubleshooting-tips/ a lot of change when compared to its predecessor Windows 7. One of the most noticeable changes in the OS is the new interface with tiles, a.k.a the Metro UI, which works on http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/win8/windows8-printer-problems.htm touch screens, as well. With the modern interface, users might sometimes feel like they are using two operating systems at once. For instance, you can use applications like Skype from the modern UI which error state looks completely different when compared to the desktop version. This is the same with a lot of other operations like viewing photos, listening to music, viewing PDF documents, printing, etc. where you will be confronted with two different types of applications. For instance if you want to listen to music, you can you can jump in to Desktop mode and listen to all your favorite tracks using in error state programs like Windows Media Player, iTunes, etc. Or you can use the Music application from the modern UI. Two ways of printing There are two ways one could print in Windows 8. One is using the same old method, like how you use to print from the desktop in Windows 7. And there is now another way to print using a Modern printing app. If you are comfortable with printing right from the desktop like in Windows 7, you don’t really need to learn anything new. Printing from modern applications In modern applications you do not have a “File” menu to find the print option, nor do you have the option to use the classic Ctrl+P to trigger the print option. For instance, if you have opened a photo using the modern “Photos” application in Windows 8 and what to print it. You will have to open the “Charm.” You can either swipe inwards from the right side or use the shortcut Windows+C to open the Charm menu. Now you need to click on “Devices” and then “Print” to choose from the list of printers connected to the computer. Refer to the image at the right. Common printing issue
Windows 8 Printers Here is a collection of ideas for resolving common reasons why Windows 8 is not printing. I start with simple glitches, and then delve into less common, but annoying computer printer problems. Windows 8 Printer Problems Window 8 Automatically Detects Printer Using Windows 8 Printer's Help Hardware or Software Printer Problem? Troubleshoot Your Windows 8 Printer Driver Problem More Techniques to Cure Your Windows 8 Printer Problem ♦ Window 8 Automatically Detects Printer Windows 8 has a new feature whereby it will automatically install any printer that it detects it on the network. The problem with such automatic installation is that Windows 8 may not have the correct printer driver and, consequently the installer makes a wrong guess. The solution is to uninstall; and then to reinstall, but using a Windows 8 driver that you downloaded from the printer manufacturer's site. Using Windows 8 Printer's Help On large complex network, or a miss-configured home system, Windows 8 may not be able to find the network printer without your assistance. From the Devices and Printers folder, click on 'Add a device'. If you cannot see the printer you were expecting then click on the link: 'Not finding what you're looking for?' Check the suggestion to fix the printer problem. (See screenshot above right.) If that does not work, then try the link to: 'The printer that I want isn't listed' Hardware or Software Printer Problem? Troubleshooting Windows 8 printers is a classic case for asking: 'Is this a hardware or a software problem?' Printer Hardware MalfunctionsI have seen this curious effect several times; the greater the geek, the greater the chance they overlook something that is physically obvious, for example: Has a cable disconnected? A 'dead' LED display would show a fault with the power lead, but are you sure the USB printer cable is securely attached at both ends? Is there paper in the tray you are printing from! For a quick check, try the manual paper feed. Print from a different application, or for troubleshooting try, 'Print Test Page', see screenshot to the right. Variation: there is plenty of paper, but a flashing light is telling you the printer is jammed. Printer Software GlitchesNarrow down the cause by printing from a different application. Alternatively, ask a fr