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When I try to print anything it will not print if there is text only. If there happens to be a hyperlink listed...like an email address ...ot will print that out in color but nothing else.  Ive tried unplugging,  delete/add printer, plugging  computer directly to printer, even my IT guy at work has no clue...help!

 

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Hi @MustBeNice ,

 

To check basic printer function try to print a test page

 

  • 1.  Make sure paper is loaded, and then Turn ON the printer.

  • 2.  Press and hold the Power button, and then press the Cancel - X  button
  • 3.  Hold both buttons at least 5 seconds, then release buttons.

When you release buttons a test page will show like the next one:

  • Example of a test page

* Click on YES button  to say thanks, 

* Click on the button Accepted Solution if the question is answered.

 

Best regards, 

ferRX.

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