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Printers & Peripherals
Why Does My Printer Keep Going Into Sleep Mode?

A printer going into sleep mode is normal power saving that starts after idle time. Here is why it happens and how to change the sleep timer if needed.

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How to Reset a Printer That Wont Connect to WiFi

To reset a printer that wont connect to WiFi, power cycle it, restore network settings, then run wireless setup again. Here is the full reset process.

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Why Is My Printer Only Printing Blank Pages?

A printer printing blank pages usually means clogged nozzles, empty ink, or leftover cartridge tape. Here is how to fix blank pages on Windows and Mac.

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Why Does My Wireless Mouse Keep Disconnecting?

A wireless mouse that keeps disconnecting on Windows is usually low battery, USB power saving, or 2.4GHz interference. Here is how to stop the drop outs.

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How to Fix the Printer Driver Is Unavailable Error

The printer driver is unavailable error means a missing or broken driver. Here is how to fix it on Windows by reinstalling the driver and print spooler.

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Why Is My Printer Printing Lines Through the Page?

A printer printing lines through the page usually means clogged nozzles, a worn drum, or dirty scanner glass. Here is how to fix lines on your prints.

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How to Connect My Printer to a New WiFi Network

To connect your printer to a new WiFi network, use the printer screen, maker's app, or WPS button. Here is how to reconnect it on Windows and Mac.

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How to Fix a Webcam Showing a Black Screen

A webcam showing a black screen is usually a privacy shutter, blocked permission, or another app using it. Here is how to fix it on Windows and Mac.

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Why Does My Printer Say Low Ink but Wont Print Black?

If your printer says low ink but wont print in black, the black nozzles are likely clogged or a cartridge is empty. Here is how to fix black printing.

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How to Fix a Scanner After a Windows Update

If your scanner stopped working after a Windows update, the driver or WIA service likely broke. Here is how to make your scanner work again on Windows.

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How to Fix Pointer Lag on a Wireless Mouse

Pointer lag on a wireless mouse is usually low battery, interference, or a poor surface. Here is how to fix wireless mouse lag on Windows and Mac.

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Why Does My Printer Print Slow Over Wi-Fi?

Your printer prints slow over Wi-Fi due to a weak signal, high quality settings, or large files. Learn how to speed up slow wireless printing at home.

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Why Does My Mouse Scroll Jump?

Your mouse scroll jumps or reverses when the scroll encoder is dirty or worn, or a setting is off. Here is how to fix a jumpy mouse scroll wheel.

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Why Does My Printer Say Paper Jam When There Is None?

Your printer says paper jam when there is none because of a torn scrap or a stuck sensor. Here is how to clear a phantom paper jam with no paper stuck.

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Why Does My USB Keyboard Not Work in BIOS?

Your USB keyboard does not work in BIOS when Legacy USB Support or XHCI hand-off is off, or Fast Boot skips it. Here is how to fix a keyboard in BIOS.

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Why Does My Printer Keep Asking for New Cartridge?

Your printer keeps asking for a new cartridge when it cannot read the chip due to tape, dirty contacts, or a rejected cartridge. Here is how to fix it.

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Why Does My Printer Only Print in Black and White?

Your printer prints only black and white when grayscale mode is on, color ink is empty or clogged, or the driver forces mono. Here is how to fix it.

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Why Does My Printer Keep Going Offline on Mac?

Your printer keeps going offline on Mac when Wi-Fi drops, its IP changes, or the queue pauses. Learn how to fix a Mac printer that keeps going offline.

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Why Does My Mouse Cursor Disappear?

Your mouse cursor disappears when a setting hides it, a graphics driver glitches, or it moves to another screen. Here is how to get the cursor back.

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Why Does My Keyboard Have Input Lag?

Keyboard input lag comes from wireless interference, a low battery, heavy system load, or Filter Keys. Learn why your keyboard lags and how to fix it.

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Why Does My Printer Say Driver Unavailable?

A printer 'driver unavailable' error means Windows cannot load a working driver, often after an update. Here is how to fix the driver unavailable message.

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Why Does My Scanner Not Work but Printer Does?

Your scanner does not work but the printer does because scanning uses a separate driver or blocked service. Here is how to fix a scanner on an all-in-one.

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Why Does My Mechanical Keyboard Double Type?

A mechanical keyboard double types (chatter) when a switch is dirty or worn or debounce is too low. Learn how to stop a keyboard from double typing.

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What Does Spooler Mean?

The print spooler is the software that stores and manages your print jobs, sending them to the printer in order so apps do not freeze while printing.

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Why Does My Printer Print Blank Pages?

A printer prints blank pages from empty or clogged cartridges, protective tape left on, air in the printhead, or wrong settings. Here is how to fix it.

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Why Is My Printer So Slow?

A printer is slow from high quality settings, large files, a weak Wi-Fi link, low memory, or quiet mode. Here is how to check and speed up printing.

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Why Does My Wireless Mouse Lag?

A wireless mouse lags from low battery, signal interference, distance from the receiver, or a dirty sensor. Here is how to check and fix mouse lag.

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Why Do My Keyboard Keys Stop Working?

Keyboard keys stop working from debris, a loose connection, driver issues, or Windows Filter Keys. Here is how to check and fix keys that stop working.

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Why Does My Printer Keep Jamming?

A printer keeps jamming from overloaded trays, wrong or curled paper, worn rollers, or debris inside. Here is how to clear and prevent paper jams.

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Why Does My Printer Ink Dry So Fast?

Inkjet ink dries fast because printheads are exposed to air, especially with infrequent printing or heat. Here is why ink dries and how to slow it.

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Why Does My Mouse Double Click on One Click?

A mouse double clicks on one click usually from a worn switch, or from double-click speed or driver settings. Here is how to check and fix it.

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Why Does My Printer Print Faded?

A printer prints faded from low ink or toner, draft mode, clogged nozzles, or the wrong paper type. Here is how to check and fix faded printing.

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What Does Duplex Printing Mean?

Duplex printing means printing on both sides of a sheet automatically. It saves paper and can be automatic or manual. Here is how duplex printing works.

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Why Does My Printer Say Offline?

A printer says offline when your computer cannot reach it, often from a dropped Wi-Fi or USB link, a sleeping printer, or a stuck queue. Here is how to fix it.

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Why Won't My Printer Connect to Wi-Fi?

A printer won't connect to Wi-Fi usually from a wrong password, a 5GHz network, weak signal, or router settings blocking it. Here is how to check and fix it.