Tag: print

Print Spooler Error 1053

Problem You try to print and receive the message: “Print Spooler Error 1053”. You may also get the following message if you attempt to restart the Print Spooler service: “Windows could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer. Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely manner.”… Continue reading Print Spooler Error 1053

Unable to select printer in Microsoft Office

Problem When you go to print in a Microsoft Office application, the selected printer in the dropdown is blank. If you open the dropdown list and select a printer then it still remains the same with nothing selected. Solution Close all Microsoft Office applications. Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run). Type regedit… Continue reading Unable to select printer in Microsoft Office

Canon Printer fails to print when first installed

Problem Canon Printer fails to print when first installed. Cause The drivers on the CD in the box with the Canon printer are out of date and may no longer work with new versions of Windows 7 or Vista and certain service packs. Solution Uninstall the old drivers and disconnect the printer. Go to http://www.canon.co.uk/Products_Solutions/… Continue reading Canon Printer fails to print when first installed

Print using only black ink on a Canon Printer

Select the correct tab for your operating system: PC In your program you want to print from, click the Print button. Click Preferences or Properties. This button should be above the Find Printer button. Find the checkbox “Grayscale Printing” and check it. Click OK Proceed to printing. Mac In your program you want to print… Continue reading Print using only black ink on a Canon Printer