Printer Won't Print (document prints, but not as expected)

If your document does print, but the quality or colors are off or the text and graphics are improperly positioned on the page, it may be a problem with your printer. However, first check the printer settings in Windows. From the program in which you're trying to print, open the Print display and click Properties. Note that if you want to change these settings on a global rather than a document level, open Printers And Faxes, right click your printer's icon and select Printing Preferences ( the following options listed may vary depending on printer type).

For problems with color or print quality, click the Paper/Quality tab and make sure the color setting is correct. Use the dropdown menu to ensure the media type is correct. Click the Advanced tab. Look for choices relating to print quality (choose High Quality or Fine is print quality is poor), font substitution (don't allow substitution with devices fonts if text is not printing in the right type face), and other options.

Your printer's manual may help you sort through these options. If your pages are printing but appear cut off, click the Layout tab and check the paper orientation. You also may have created a page larger than your printer can reproduce. In the main Print display, under Zoom, set Scale To Paper Size to match the size of your printer sheet. If the settings are correct, check your printer to see if it needs maintenance. You may need to replaced exhausted print cartridge, clean or align the printer heads, and perform other tasks. If your printer offers the option to print a test page from the controls on the printer, do so and check the color quality and alignment. Finally, using low quality paper can reduce print quality. Use high quality printing paper, not copy paper.