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Printer says status unknown

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#1 ·
Hi Again

I printed a PDF yesterday and then it would not print any others??
They are all the same pdf

When I look up my printer it says Status Unknown?

It says on the PDF when I try to print that printer can not read its code..
 
#3 ·
No.. I just tried to and it would not print:(

There are so many apps to clean up but when I pick one out.. Windows pops up and says I have to get out of S mode to use them..
What is S mode and do I have to be in S mode ??

Maybe I could get a cleaner ???
I don't know anything about computers as you can see.. I am just so frustrated..
Why does it say Status Unknown for my printer ??
 
#7 ·
Time to get computer smart will explain S mode latter.
You can do this.
Just follow step by step. If in doubt about a step ask.
Clear Print Queue

Method 1​

1) Look for a printer icon in the bottom right hand corner near the clock. You may have to press the UP arrow

2) Double click on the icon. Do you see a document stuck in the queue?

If yes Click on printer > Cancel all documents. Also make sure there is not a tick

next to use printer offline.

If no document is in the queue try Method 2

Method 2​

1) Hold down the Windows Key and press R to bring up the Run dialog.

2) Type services.msc then press Enter.

3) Find the Print Spooler service in the list. Right-click it, then select Stop.

4) Minimize the Services window. Hold down the Windows Key and press R to bring up the Run dialog.

5) Type or copy and paste: %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\ then press Enter

6) Click on 1 file then select all of the files by holding CTRL and pressing A

7) Press the Delete key to delete all of the files.

8) Go back to the Services window right-click Print Spooler then select Start.
 
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#11 ·
You don't have to click on reply and include my message.
Just type in the box below and click on post reply - Do not stress EVERYONE does it.
Ok so spooler should be restarted.
Try and print a text file NOT a pdf
 
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#30 ·
Step 1)
1) Look for a printer icon in the bottom right hand corner near the clock. You may have to press the UP arrow

2) Double click on the icon. Do you see a document stuck in the queue?

If yes Click on printer > Cancel all documents

Step 2)
Click on start
Type in control panel
Double click on control panel to open
if it is showing category view change to small icons (pic attached)
Double Click on devices and printers
Right click on the printer
Click on Printer properties
On the general tab
click on test print
 

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