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Printer says status unknown

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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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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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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?
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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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Hate to ask but check the cable is plugged in on printer and computer . If yes do you have another usb port on the computer you can try.
Step 1) clear the print test page as before ( cancel)
Step 2 ) check print spooler and delete files if needed
Step 3) try and print Test page from control panel
 
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Ok I understand you are tired.
I will leave you for now. Later on please check
1) You are not out of ink.
2) I will see if I can get details on your printer and if it is capable of wifi connection.
If I find info I will post step by step.
Even at 74 you can still do it - just have nana naps in between:giggle:
 
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Also when you checked
) 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?
Did you check that there is not a tick next to Offline
That there is not a tick next to Pause
And Set as default printer HAS a tick.
Always try to test print from the General tab as before
 
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