Help by printer type
Each kind of printer fails in its own ways. Pick yours to see the fixes, guides and error codes that matter most for it.
- Inkjet printers Cartridge inkjets for home and small office: clogged heads, cartridge errors and color problems. 32 fixes, guides and codes
- Laser printers Mono and color laser printers: toner, drum, fuser, ghosting and paper path problems. 29 fixes, guides and codes
- Ink tank printers Refillable tank printers: refills, air in the tubes, ink pads and long idle periods. 23 fixes, guides and codes
- All-in-one printers Printers that also scan, copy and fax: document feeder, scan to email and fax lines. 21 fixes, guides and codes
Not sure which type you have?
| If your printer… | It’s probably |
|---|---|
| Takes small ink cartridges that clip into a moving carriage | An inkjet printer |
| Takes a toner cartridge, warms up, and pages come out slightly warm | A laser printer |
| Has see-through ink tanks you refill from bottles | An ink tank printer |
| Has a lid with a glass scanner on top, maybe a document feeder or fax | An all-in-one (it’s also one of the types above) |