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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..
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
Hi Knitcrazy
Can you print a text document ? If yes
PDF file could be corrupt
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 ??
 
Discussion starter · #10 ·
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.
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.
Some pics to help
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.
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.
OK did all the spoo;er stuff
 
Discussion starter · #38 ·
Thanks

I did change ports before but that did not help :(

You have put hours into this for me and I really appreciate .. You had me using my few brains for a 74 year old
LOL

Now I am drained and I bet you are too

Thanks so much

If I ever find out what it is or if I get a new printer I;ll let you know

Thank You so Much for your Time and Help
 
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