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Printing
How can I check my printer’s ink or toner levels?
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Check the amount of ink or toner left in printer cartridges.
Print to file
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Save a document as a PDF, PostScript or SVG file instead of sending it to a printer.
Set up a printer
Set up a local printer
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Set up a printer that is connected to your computer, or your local network.
Change the name or location of a printer
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Change the name or location of a printer in the printer settings.
Set the default printer
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Pick the printer that you use most often.
Different paper sizes and layouts
Change the paper size when printing
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Print a document on a different paper size or orientation.
Make pages print in a different order
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Collate and reverse the print order.
Print a booklet
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How to print a folded, multi-page booklet using A4 or Letter-sized paper.
Print envelopes
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Make sure that you have the envelope the right way up, and have chosen the correct paper size.
Print only certain pages
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Print only specific pages, or only a range of pages.
Print two-sided and multi-page layouts
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Print on both sides of the paper, or multiple pages per sheet.
Printer problems
Cancel, pause or release a print job
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Cancel a pending print job and remove it from the queue.
Clearing a paper jam
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How you clear a paper jam will depend on the make and model of printer that you have.
Why are there streaks, lines or the wrong colors on my print-outs?
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If print-outs are streaky, fading, or missing colors, check your ink levels or clean the print head.
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