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    5. why is the printer idle?
    why is the printer idle?

    it says everything is working but wont print says 'idle'

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    0  Views: 1714 Answers: 1 Posted: 10 years ago
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      Is it plugged in and turned on? Make sure it's set to work online. Click the start button > Control Panel > Devices and Printers > double left click on the printer to open it's control panel to make sure it's set for working online (will need a connection to your computer if you are trying to print something off the computer, either by usb cable or wireless if this is an available feature of the printer).  

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