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Shefin
Printer and Office Equip. Specialist
6,176 satisfied customers
Working as tech support specialist with a worldwide computer manufacturer.
Russell H.
Printer and Office Tech
3,761 satisfied customers
11 1/2 + yrs experience, inkjets & lasers, from huge to portable
MD Sadique
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Engineer in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation with 10 yrs+ experience in troubleshooting/repairing Printers.
Robert M.
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30+ yrs. experience in NYC computer industry working with PC and networks, banks, brokerage, legal etc.
Sudipto
Engineer
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DIploma in Computer Hardware
Kamil Anwar
Technician
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8+ Years of Experience. / CCNA (S), CCNA (W), CCNA (RS), MCTS, MBCs.
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Once there was a time when printers were expensive pieces of equipment, and the ink cartridges were the most affordable part of the equation. As technology has improved, however, the cost of the actual printer has dropped, and the ink cartridge has become the largest expense.
A printer definition is any machine intended for printing text or images onto paper. As the printers themselves have become increasingly affordable, they are also becoming more complex, which means that they are intricate devices that must be produced cheaply to be competitive.
The most common printer troubleshooting questions and answers are related to problems with connectivity, print quality, paper feed, and trouble with the drivers for communication with computers.
If you need to get your printer back up and running quickly, the Experts on JustAnswer are always available to you, with no need to bring a bulky piece of equipment to a shop for simple fixes. And you approve payment for your solution only when you’re completely satisfied.
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Get printing in no time with these Experts
The Experts on JustAnswer typically handle questions such as:
- Needed to change cartridge on an MX922 printer.
- Epson WF-7620 color printing is coming out stripey.
- I changed the MG6821 cartridges and now it will not print.
- I need a program to install a printer and scanner.
- My MP450 will not scan documents from my MP navigator.
- My Canon MG3500 will not print.
When preparing to ask an expert your question, it will be helpful to have the following information available:
- The make and model of your printer
- The type of computer you are using
- Whether the printer is wired or networked
- A description of the problem you’re having
- How frequently you encounter the problem
- Any error codes associated with the problem
Sometimes, getting a little help walking through some basic printer troubleshooting steps can save you an expensive printer repair in the long run. You can consider the qualified computer experts on JustAnswer a valuable resource for all your printer problems.