by Printer device connects with your computer and WiFi, after that it provides its services to the users. But users can face technical problems like ‘printer in error state’. To solve this problem, we have provided solutions and tips given below.
Solution: Printer in Error State
Check Printer is On or Not
The first tip is to check the power adapter of the printer is connected to the power socket and turned on or not. You also make sure that printer is not low on paper or ink and cover is not open or paper is not jammed, if its display shows printer in error stat on screen.
Check Printer is Connected to WiFi
The problem can be with the network connection between the printer and WiFi router. If you connected printer with WiFi via LAN cable then make sure cable is inserted in correct ports and cable is not damaged. If you connected via WPS method, then make sure printer is in reach of WiFi.
Restart WiFi Printer
You can restart the printer to dispel the printer in error state problem, follow some steps to reboot the printer.
- Plug out the power cord of the printer from the Power wall socket.
- Then, plug it in again in to the wall socket restart the device.
Update Printer Software
it can happen that your printer is running on outdated firmware version, so, you can dispel the issue by updating the printer software. You can download the latest printer firmware driver from its brand website and easily install it in your printer.
Reset WiFi Printer
If you are not getting any solution to the printer in error state problem, then you can try resetting the printer to its default settings. Go to the Settings in printer touch screen> scroll to the restore default settings> tap on the RESET button.
Check Computer If Printer Work Fine
If your printer is working fine on other device, then there is problem in your computer or WiFi. you can solve it by restarting the WiFi/computer/laptop. You can also try updating the router/computer/laptop.
End Conclusion
Whenever there is a technical issues related to the printer, the device will show “printer in error state” on its screen. You can easily solve this screen with the help of above given solutions. We have provided simple to apply tips and solutions to troubleshoot the printer in error state issue.