The printer prints, prints, and suddenly, at one “fine” moment, it begins to produce blank sheets. No one understands what happened, what is the reason and what to do. The failure of the device to perform its functions can be caused by various reasons. So why does the printer print blank sheets?
User distraction
Often it is one's own carelessness that causes the printer to print blank sheets.
- If white paper slips through 1-2 pages, then you need to check the correctness of the document again. Maybe there are extra page breaks, blank lines, sheets, etc.
- When installing the cartridge , the protective film is not removed . It prevents ink from spraying onto the sheet.
- Incorrect or loose cable connection. You need to check yourself, tighten the wire in the sockets so that the contact is complete. It is possible that the wrong cable is being used.
- Often in offices where you need to print a large amount of documentation, various types of paper are used. Some printers refuse to print if unsuitable sheets are used.
Cartridge problems
If the printer prints blank sheets, then in some cases the cause is full ink or toner. True, before this, the print will become fainter, go in streaks, etc. So, as a rule, the user will learn in advance about ink consumption. In this case, the problem is solved simply - by replacing the cartridge or refilling it. In the case of a laser device, you can shake the cartridge so that the toner is evenly distributed.
For inkjet printers , another problem is characteristic: clogged nozzles through which ink is sprayed. If the device has been idle for a long time, then you need to start the cleaning system before printing.
Also, inkjet ink can simply dry out. In this case, it is enough to replace it.
A very common problem is a printhead breakdown . In this case, you need to take the device to the service.
Printer problems
The simplest reason is that the printer is "tired." The printheads operate at high temperatures, so it is possible that the device simply overheated, which caused the failure. If you let the device rest, then after a few hours it will return to normal.
The drum unit may break. Often there is a problem with contacts. If they are damaged, the image is not transferred from the laser unit.
One common reason why the HP printer prints blank sheets is because the magnetic shaft is broken. It stops rotating and the image does not transfer to paper.
If the laser unit does not work, then the image is not supplied to the drum unit. If there is no picture on the latter, the printer prints blank sheets.
Failure of the high-voltage block leads to the fact that no charges are created, therefore, there are no “carriers” of the image.
In any of these cases, there is only one way out - contact the service and replace the corresponding parts.
Software Failure
First of all, you need to check the printer settings. You can see them in the corresponding section of the menu. Or even easier: print a test page. In this case, all settings are reset. If all else fails, then the problem may be with the drivers. They can be reinstalled or updated.
It is possible that the printer prints blank sheets due to incompatibility with the operating system. This usually happens when using older devices.
Another option is a virus, antivirus or other software that blocks printing. This happens. A disabled firewall can also cause problems.
The most commonplace problem is a damaged print file. In this case, you just need to re-save it and send it to the printer from another document.