How Do You Fix A Printer That Fails Its Self-Test?
If your printer produces nothing but blank pages (or no pages at all) when you run its self-test, then there’s something wrong with the printer rather than your computer. You might need to take it in for professional repairs, but try one of these easy fixes first. Step 1 If you’re setting up the printer or changing the toner or ink cartridge for the first time, double-check the instructions to make sure that you installed the cartridge correctly and, for new printers, that you have removed all the pieces of cardboard or plastic packing material. Step 2 Check to see whether paper is feeding from the paper tray. If it’s not leaving the tray at all, try feeding a page manually (if that’s an option) or using a different paper tray. Sometimes a problem with the tray can be traced to a broken spring or a piece of plastic. Step 3 If paper is feeding from the tray but jamming in the printer, examine where the jam is occurring and then inspect the printer carefully to see if you can find what i
