Don't let a malfunctioning dot matrix printer give you fits. Learn some techniques for solving several common dot matrix printer problems and advice on finding increasingly scarce parts.

Microsoft provides instructions for doing so in Word 2000, XP, 2003, and 2007 in the inaccurately named article " How to troubleshoot printing problems in Word 2007 and Word 2003." ...

Backup & restore printing system settings One problem with "resetting" the printing system, via either OS X or a utility such as Printer Setup Repair, is that if it doesn't fix the problem you're ...

Make sure the printer isn't in Offline mode Sometimes the solution is even more obvious than you think — your printer could be set to offline mode. To check, open the printer queue on your PC: 1 ...

Further Troubleshooting If you are only experiencing printing problems with one particular program, check for any updates or bug fixes for this application, or try reinstalling it.

Q: My wireless printer stopped working, what troubleshooting tips can you suggest? A: Technology that communicates through a wireless network has become the standard, but oftentimes, wired is ...

QUESTION: My wireless printer stopped working; what troubleshooting tips can you suggest? ANSWER: Technology that communicates through a wireless network has become the de facto standard, but ...

Restocking the printer’s paper tray will often solve the problem, but when obvious solutions like that don’t work, figuring out what to do can be a difficult and time-consuming troubleshooting ...

Avoid printer sharing if you can: If you see your printer listed with an @ sign, such as CannonMP990 @ MacBook Pro, selecting this means you will connect to the printer via printer sharing—a ...