Why doesn't the HP Laserjet 1020 printer print?

Printers today are in great demand among the population. Similar devices are in almost every home or office. They are used not only for work purposes, but also for daily needs. Unfortunately, printers are a pretty vulnerable technique. They fail from time to time. Why doesn't the user print an HP Laserjet 1020 printer? How to return operability to this device? The best tips and tricks will be discussed below. Even a novice user can set up an HP printer. The main thing is to know what is the cause of the problems.

The main sources of problems

For what reasons might the printer refuse to work? It is rather difficult to answer this question. The thing is that printers, as we have said, are a vulnerable technique. And even minor OS failures disable the device.

The main reasons why the HP Laserjet 1020 printer does not print are usually the following situations:

• system failure in the operating system;
• the presence of viruses in the computer;
• missing or damaged drivers;
• printer failure (mechanical);
• damage to the USB cable or PC connection sockets;
• Outdated hardware drivers
• no paper in the tray;
• lack of ink in the printer;
• Broken print settings.

In fact, the bulk of these problems can be solved quite easily. But we will consider each scenario. After all, only in this way will the printer be able to work. And not only the HP Laserjet 1020, but any other similar machine.

Paint and paper

Doesn't print an HP Laserjet 1020 printer? It is worth watching carefully the behavior of the device. Often it makes noise, demonstrates operability, but the document does not print.

It happens because of the lack of sufficient paper or because the ink in the printer runs out. This is a fairly common occurrence. To eliminate this is as simple as simple - just add a stack of sheets to the pallet of the device, and also fill it with paint. Everything is simple and clear.

As a rule, it is easy to establish the absence of ink or paper - the operating system will display a warning on the screen itself. It appears immediately after a failed printout of the document.

Wires and sockets

Stopped printing the HP Laserjet 1020 printer ? If it is not a matter of paper or paint, you have to move on. Can't print the document, but the OS does not display the appropriate alerts?

Then it's time to check the USB cable for damage. In addition, it is recommended that you verify the integrity of the printer sockets. Often, damage is visible immediately.

What should be done if the device does not work? Would need:

• try to test the USB socket by reconnecting the printer to another device;
• replace the cable with a new one;
• connect the USB cable to another printer - this will help to check its performance.

If it turns out that the device’s failure to work is caused by damage to the wire, it will have to be replaced. Faulty USB slot? You can simply use another connector of the same type. In modern computers, there are several.

Length of cable

Doesn't print an HP Laserjet 1020 printer? Often users note that a similar problem occurs when a person uses a long USB cable.

What to do? Place the printer closer to the computer and purchase a shorter cord to connect the print device. Otherwise, the printout will occur every other time, on the principle of "how lucky."

Driver Installation

Doesn't print an HP Laserjet 1020 printer? What to do? If we are talking about a new device, you will have to install drivers for it on a PC. Otherwise, the connected device will not be recognized.

Usually, all manipulations come down to the following actions:

1. You must insert the driver disk into the PC. It is included with the printer.
2. Connect the print device to the computer using a cable.
3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard to initialize the drivers.
4. Turn on the printer when the system requires it. A corresponding request will appear on the screen with a demonstration of the process of connecting the device.
5. Print a test page.

That's all. If a previously working printer refused to print, you must first remove the old drivers. It is possible that they were damaged.

Driver Removal

But how to do that? If the printer does not print, the user needs to perform several specific operations:

1. Open Start.
2. Go to "Devices and Printers."
3. Select the desired printer and click on it with the right mouse button.
4. Click on "Properties".
5. Go to the "Driver" section.
6. Select the "Delete" function.
7. Confirm action.

After that, you can reinstall or update the drivers. Otherwise, the printer will not work. A software conflict is possible. It leads to the fact that even serviceable devices cease to fulfill their functions.

Update

Doesn't print an HP Laserjet 1020 printer? If the device used to work fine before, this software might just be outdated. Hardware drivers have to be updated from time to time. Otherwise, they cease to be supported and lead to equipment malfunctions.

To update the driver, you need:

1. Download the appropriate software package from the official HP website.
2. Install the software, as in the case of a regular application.

Or the following option is offered:

1. Open "Devices and Printers."
2. Select the desired printer.
3. Press the right mouse button and select "Properties", then "Drivers".
4. Click on "Update".
5. Wait for the process to complete.

It is recommended to use the first layout. It works better and more reliable. Drivers can only be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. Otherwise, there are risks of downloading malware.

Settings

Doesn't print an HP Laserjet 1020 printer? If the situations listed above are excluded, you can check the settings of the corresponding equipment. Sometimes system failures lead to the situation under study, the absence of a printer in the OS settings as a means of printing, and the presence of a queue for printing documents. The situation is corrected in a few clicks of the mouse.

What if the HP Laserjet 1020 does not print? The user must do the following:

1. Go to the start menu.
2. Open the "Devices and Printers" item.
3. Use the right mouse button and select the desired device.
4. View the print queue and stop it.
5. Open the printer function menu again.
6. Click on "Use default printer."

At this point, the print setup ends. Now, when printing documents in the "Devices" section, your printer model will be set. And the printer will work properly.

Viruses

Doesn't print an HP Laserjet 1020 printer? Noise, but not print? The computer may be infected with viruses. This will damage the drivers and damage the hardware.

It is necessary to scan the OS with antivirus and delete all potentially dangerous objects. Some files will be placed in Quarantine. It is also recommended to use spyware removal apps. For example, SpyHunter.

Once the operating system is cleaned, it is better to reinstall the drivers. And only after that check the printer for operability.

Program from problems

Doesn't print an HP Laserjet 1020 printer? Today, users can use a special application to troubleshoot the device. It is called HP Print and Scan Doctor. The program works only on Windows.

After starting, the OS and the printer connected to the computer are scanned. Recommendations will appear on the screen, following which, a person will be able to adjust the operation of the printing device.

Mechanics

If your printer stops printing, then the last possible option is mechanical damage to the device. Typically, this problem occurs when the printer is used for a long time. The average life of such devices is 5 years. After that, mechanical failures are obvious.

The problem can only be solved by buying a new printer. In this case, the device does not make noise when the user tries to print a document. For accurate diagnosis, it is recommended to send the equipment to a service center.