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Blank CD label printing vs. CD screen printing

This is the most common problem. Paper fed into the printer gets jammed up somewhere inside the printer and printing comes to a halt. Usually printers have an indicator which lets the user know that there is a paper jam.

The most common reason why paper jams occur is unclean printers. Over time, the print rollers collect dirt and this causes the printer paper to jam. Usually just cleaning the print rollers and feed trays will solve this problem. While printing labels, the paper usually jams near the exit. This may be due to unclean rollers at the exit tray. Try to keep the inside of the printer as clean and dust free as possible. Use a lint free cloth and some alcohol based cleaner to clean the printer. Make sure you are using clean printer paper. Also, we recommend you clean your printer every six months or so. Usually cleaning should be done every time you change cartridges.

Problem: Paper won't feed

The most common reasons for this problem are either unclean rollers or the rubber on the rollers has lost its density. Clean the rollers with an alcohol based solvent or if that's not the problem then you will need to replace the rollers. When the rubber loses its density it loses its ability to grip the paper and therefore the paper wont feed.

Problem: Toner smearing

This is most likely caused by toner cartridge failure. Try replacing the toner cartridge with a new one or one that works to check if that is the problem.

Problem: Random line printed on the page

This could happen if the "cleaner bar" inside the printer is dirty. New toner cartridges usually come with a replacement "cleaner bar". Replace the "cleaner bar" and try printing again.

Problem: Software Problems

Software problems can lead to garbled printing or no printing at all. If you are getting garbled printing the problem probably lies with your printer driver which may have gotten corrupted. Try updating the driver or completely remove the old driver and install a new driver. The program that you are using for printing (e.g. Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat) may also be corrupted and you need to contact the program vendor to resolve that problem.

Problem: Inkjet Refill problems

As far as possible use the ink recommended by your printer's manufacturer. Other brands could, and usually do, leak because of poor quality control. If you refill your ink cartridges with after market ink be aware that your cartridge may be damaged and so just refilling the ink will not solve the problem. You will need to change the cartridge. The print head on ink jet cartridges can collect dust and the ink might get caked on the print head if the printer has not been used for a while. Here are some tips for trouble free inkjet printing:

• Refill as soon as you run out of ink.
• Inject the refill ink very slowly to avoid air bubbles.
• Do not allow the cartridge to dry outcompletely.

Inkjet printers will print out horizontal lines if one or more of the print nozzles are either blocked or burnt out. You can try clearing the blocked nozzles by placing the print head in hot water for 2 to 3 minutes and then blotting them dry with a tissue.

Clean printers will ensure trouble free printing for the most part. But as with any other mechanical devices there is wear and tear of printer parts and will need replacement to get you back on the road again.