Don’t you find it frustrating when your printer suddenly starts printing blank pages. You have everything set up just the way you like. You work has been carefully compiled and the sheets correctly numbered. But when you start printing, your printer starts printing blank pages. Your printer may be new and in good working condition, but all you get are blanks. There are a number of reasons why this might have happened.

One of the first things you check when this happens is your ink cartridge. Low levels of ink can indeed cause blank pages, and replacing your ink cartridge will probably solve the issue. But there are a number of other reasons why this happens. In this blog, we will list the various reasons why your printer has suddenly started printing blank pages.

Reasons for Printer Printing Blank Pages

One of the first things that come to mind when your printer starts printing blank pages is to check the ink levels. If you have checked your ink levels and they are fine, there may be other reasons causing your printer to start printing blank pages. These could be:

One of the first things that come to mind when your printer starts printing blank pages is to check the ink levels. If you have checked your ink levels and they are fine, there may be other reasons causing your printer to start printing blank pages. These could be:

• Ink or toner cartridge needs replacement
• Ink or toner cartridge might have been dislodged
• Wrong paper size inserted in the paper tray
• Clogged printer head nozzles
• Driver or software issues
• Incorrect cartridge installation
• Blank pages in the document for printing
• Excel sheet errors such as errors on a cell, incorrect formatting and hidden columns, etc.

No matter the cause, there are several checks you can take to ensure your printer stops printing blank pages.

Check the Ink cartridge

Check your ink cartridges. Ink levels could be low or they may need a replacement. If your ink levels are low, your printer will not be able to print.

Check for Dislodged cartridge

Ensure your cartridge is properly lodged in the printer. Incorrectly lodged cartridges will hamper your printer’s ability to print.

Check Paper size and quality

Check the paper used for printing. Ensure that the correct size is used. Also check the paper quality. The paper size might cause the printer to malfunction and not print properly leading to blank pages.

Check for Clogged nozzles

Check for any clogged nozzles. If the printer’s nozzles are clogged, your printer will not function as intended and this may cause blank pages.

If after fixing these issues, your printer still prints blank pages, connect with us on our toll-free number and we will help you resolve your printer problems.

Skipping Blank Pages

Sometimes, there are blank pages in the document you are printing. To skip these blank pages, use the Print Preview function to check for any blank pages and remove them before printing, or you can select Skip Blank Pages in your printer software.

To Skip Blank Pages in Windows:

• Select Start, then Settings, then Devices, then Printers and Scanners
• Select your printer, then select Manage, then select Printing preferences
• Finally, select Skip Blank Page

To Skip Blank Pages in Mac OS

• Select Menu, then select System Preferences, then select Printers and Scanners
• Select Options and Supplies and then select the Driver or Options tab
• Finally, set Skip Blank Page to On

Restart Your Printer

Sometimes all you need to do to fix your printer printing blank pages is to simply restart your printer. Open your printer, remove the cartridges, unplug the cords, and then restart your printer. Restarting a printer usually solves minor glitches and crashes.

Align Your Printer

If you have just installed new cartridges, it is important to align and recalibrate your printer. Misaligned printers can cause blank pages and/or misaligned text.

If after performing these steps, your printer continues to print blank pages. Contact us on our toll-free number or visit A1PrinterRepair for online help.