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The most common issues with printing that often happens will be the following:

 

Paper Jams

The common issue with paper jams is often times people overstuff the paper trays, worn out rollers, multiple sheets of paper getting pulled, or something trapped in the printer which causes the paper to jam up.

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It is recommended to use the system defaults at all times, only changing whether or not to print single sided or double sided when the need is there and the printer is capable of supporting that function.

Printer

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seems to be 'Offline', even though it is on.

Firewall issues

Printers with an ethernet connection often has a small little network server.

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Be it human or other creature, the best thing to do is check the connection on the printer to be sure.

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Note: some printers are restricted to a specific network or a specific printing protocol. You might have better luck if you connect to the wired network or campus VPN and/or add the printer via its IP address instead of hostname.

VPN FAQ

Windows 10 Computer says Printer is Offline


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