Steps For Reset Printer Settings On Computer

Resetting the printing system will delete print queues, print jobs, and print settings to default. Mostly, this process can be useful for troubleshooting printer problems. Scroll down this page to know how to reset printer settings on computer.

Refer to the following simple steps depending on your computer's OS to know how to reset the printer settings.

On Windows 7:

Step 1

  • On the home screen of your Windows 7 computer, click the Start icon.
  • Search for the Control Panel option and click it.

Step 2

Select the Administrative Tools option followed by the Print Management option.

Step 3

In the left panel, click the Print Servers tab.

Step 4

In the main panel, right-click anywhere on the blank space and choose the Add/Remove Servers option.

Step 5

Step 6

On Mac:

Step 1

Step 2

Search for the Printers & Scanners, Print & Scan, or Print & Fax option and click it.

Step 3

Step 4

Once you click the Reset printing system button, select the Reset or OK option.

Step 5

Step 6

To connect the printer to Mac, click the Add button.

Follow the displayed instructions and add your printer to the Mac computer. Finally, know how to reset printer settings on computer.

Faq
  • Why is my wireless printer not printing?

    First, try restarting your computer, printer and wireless router. To check if your printer is connected to your network: Print a Wireless Network Test report from the printer control panel. On many printers pressing the Wireless button allows direct access to printing this report.

  • Why is my printer showing error?

    The other most probable reason for the printing error is the connection between your computer and the printer. If you are sure that the transmission cable is working okay (tested the printer on another computer), then the problem might be the drivers. This can be the printer drivers or the USB port drivers.

  • Why do my 3d prints keep failing?

    Another common fail is over extrusion. Over extrusion happens when your 3D printer pushes out too much plastic too fast, causing a jam in the end of the nozzle. ... Make sure YOURu layer height is less than your nozzle diameter. Increase your cooling fan's power (this will cool the plastic and cause it to slow down)

  • What is the WPS button?

    WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is a wireless network security standard that tries to make connections between a router and wireless devices faster and easier. WPS works only for wireless networks that use a password that is encrypted with the WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal security protocols.

  • How do I reset my printer?

    To restore your HP printer to factory-default settings, follow these steps. Turn the product off. Disconnect the power cable from the product for 30 seconds and then reconnect. Turn the product on while you press and hold the Resume button for 10-20 seconds. The Attention light turns on. Release the Resume button.

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