How to Troubleshoot a Lexmark Printer That Will Not Print With Vista

issues with a Lexmark printer and Vista can be caused by the printer,Lexmark Printer Support+1-877-353-1149 the computer or the connections between the two. Lexmark Printer Support Phone Number +1-877-353-1149 This means that you need to troubleshoot each possibility in turn to get the equipment up and running again and minimize the impact the problem Lexmark Printer Support Number +1-877-353-1149 has on your company's workflow.

Check Connections

Check the connections between the printer and your computer. If the device is attached via USB, switch to a different USB port on the motherboard to eliminate this as a possible cause of the problem. For the same reason, try switching to an alternative USB cable if you have a spare one on hand. Ensure the printer itself is connected to the mains and powered up correctly. If the printer does not appear in the Printers section of Control Panel, under the "Hardware and Sound" heading, then either it has developed a fault or has not been correctly installed.

Reinstall Printer

Reinstalling the printer from scratch re-establishes the connection between it and the computer, replaces any key files that may have been deleted or corrupted, and may be enough to resolve the issue. If the printer appears in the Printers section of Control Panel, remove it by right-clicking on the printer's icon and choosing "Delete." Then reinstall the printer by following the instructions supplied with your Lexmark printer. If you have misplaced the manual for your printer, you can download digital copies from the Lexmark website.

Download Drivers

It's possible that new printer drivers have been released by Lexmark which replace the drivers supplied with the device itself. Installing the latest versions of your printer drivers improves compatibility with other hardware and software, overwrites any files that may have been erased or damaged, and applies the most recent bug fixes. Navigate to the "Support & Downloads" section of the Lexmark website (link in Resources) to locate the correct Windows Vista drivers for your particular printer model. Once you've downloaded the correct files, launch the setup file and follow the onscreen instructions.

Further Troubleshooting

If you are only experiencing printing problems with one particular program, check for any updates or bug fixes for this application, or try reinstalling it. As a general rule, keep Windows Vista itself updated with the latest patches direct from Microsoft. If your Lexmark printer is connected over a wired or wireless network, then this is another part of the chain to troubleshoot -- ensure your network is functioning as expected and that the correct connections are in place. In addition, Microsoft offers an automatic troubleshooting tool, available as a free download from its website, which may help in identifying and resolving the issue.