Microsoft Help and Support for Windows XP

Summary: Get help with printing in Windows XP

Audience: Beginning to intermediate computer users

Common tasks and troubleshooting

*CancelPrinting - Cancel printing or delete a pending job that is stuck in the print queue.
*ReplaceCartridge - Replace an ink or toner cartridge or fix a problem with cartridges (wrong color, no color).
*PrintOutIncorrect - prints too small, clipped, or misaligned on the page.
*SetupPrinter - Setup or reinstall a printer or set your default printer.
*PrinterOffline - printer "offline" or won’t print.
*ErrorMessages - Spooler not running, Driver not compatible with policy blocking NT4/Win2k kernel-mode drivers or "Printer driver not installed" (Win9x/Me drivers).
*PaperJams - paper clogged inside your printer, “out of paper” or “paper jam” error.
*PrintMyFiles - print pictures , e-mail, Web pages, and more!




Help and Support for Printing in Windows XP is also available, or you can visit the Windows Vista Help and How-to Printing site for help with Windows Vista printing tasks.