Hi there, Ngunguru and Tutukaka community.
Printers can be incredibly useful, but just like your computer, they need a little care and attention to keep working properly.
If your printer has been sitting unused for a while, you may start to notice faded prints, missing lines or streaks. With inkjet printers in particular, the ink can dry out and clog the print head.
Here are a few simple things you can do:
- Check and clean the print nozzles. Most printers have a built-in cleaning function that can help clear minor blockages.
- Run a print-head alignment. This can help if your text or images aren’t lining up correctly or the print quality has deteriorated.
- Use the correct paper. Make sure you’re using paper suitable for your printer and the type of printing you’re doing.
- Keep your printer clean. Dust, paper scraps and other debris can cause problems over time, so give the outside and accessible areas a gentle clean.
- Use it regularly. If you have an inkjet printer, occasional printing can help prevent the ink from sitting unused for too long.
A little maintenance can save you from replacing cartridges — or even the whole printer — unnecessarily.
And when it’s time to set up your next printer, please think of RD3 Tech. I can help with installation, setup and getting your computer and printer working together properly.
For more tips and all your computer services, contact RD3 Tech.
tom@rd3tech.com
As ever, all the best to everyone on the coast!
Tom
RD3 Tech
P.S. Again, thank you to Larry Dyer and Vicki Graham for the wonderful opportunity to advertise on the Coast!
