Problem: Nothing happens when you try to print. There are several reasons a printer might not work, even if everything’s connected properly. First, you’ll want to make sure you’ve put paper into the correct tray and there’s no paper stuck inside the printer.

Problem: The printer has paper and nothing’s stuck, but it still won’t print. If the solutions above don’t work, try canceling the print job from the computer and trying again. Many printers also have a button you can use to restart the current job. If all else fails, try turning the printer off and on again to see if it fixes the problem.

Problem: The printer works, but the text is very light and difficult to read. If this happens, it probably means your printer requires a new ink cartridge to keep working. The instruction manual included with the printer should note what type of cartridge you’ll need to buy.