Wireless printing may be more convenient in many homes and offices, but it has its limitations.
Solution: To get the best performance from a network printer, it’s hard to beat a wired, Ethernet-cable-to-router connection. Problem: My wireless printer is too slow. If you’re feeling adventurous, check them out. And a video on this page shows how to revive an “out of ink” Epson cartridge. One tip reveals how to reset ink cartridges for various HP printers. We’re not suggesting that all, or even some, of these reader tips will work with your printer, but they’re worth a try. The good news: You can try various hacks to get around those ink cartridge controls. Printer out-of-ink messages are notoriously unreliable. Problem: My printer says my ink cartridge is empty. (Again, these steps may vary slightly for Vista and XP users.) For additional details, read “ Solve Inkjet Printer Problems.” For more tips on unclogging ink nozzles, go here. From the Windows 7 Start menu, click Devices and Printers or Control Panel, and look for your printer’s utility app. The step-by-step instructions on how to do this vary by printer. Your printer’s utility program can clean out the dried ink, and print a test page for inspection. Solution: You may have a clogged print head, a problem that can occur if you use an inkjet printer infrequently.