The printer prints half a page

A printer is a peripheral device that connects to a computer for interconnected operation. Its main purpose is to convert electronic files and documents and then output them to paper. With its help, users can print any amount of text and graphic information. The use of modern developments and access to the Internet has improved the quality of work and increased the productivity of equipment.

For the first connection and use, just read the instructions and operating manual that comes with the purchased equipment. But sometimes users encounter problems when trying to print texts. In this case, it is worth finding additional information on the topic in order to troubleshoot the problem yourself.

Reasons and solution

There are various types of faults, which are divided into two main groups: mechanical damage to the components of the system and failure in software settings. The first category includes the following problems:

• Damage to the printer body and main control panel. As a result, the equipment cannot carry out full operation.
• Chafing of wires used to connect to the power source and computer.
• Poor condition of the sensors on the cartridge body or breakdown of special chips necessary for recognition by the computer.
• Incorrect installation of elements in the appropriate compartment.
• Accumulation of dirt, dried paint and foreign elements inside the device.

Typically, this type of problem is quite easy to fix on your own, without the help of a specialist. If there are malfunctions in the program, it is not always possible to independently diagnose and find a solution. The following problems may have caused the termination:

• Incorrect connection and installation of software with a set of drivers.
• Using an outdated version of drivers.
• Incorrect settings for the printer operation; the offline mode may be set or printing is prohibited.
• A virus infection of the system that caused a failure in basic functions.

In this case, you need to contact a specialized service center, where you will quickly receive assistance in diagnosing and eliminating the problems that have arisen.

Important! Do not repair or replace equipment components yourself in order to retain the right to free diagnostics and error correction under warranty.

Why does the printer only print to the middle?

One of the most interesting and puzzling problems when working with a printer is printing out half of the text. In this case, the output display remains of good quality, but half of each page remains empty. In this case, the user should know the source of the problem and the correct actions to resolve it.

First, let's consider the option when only the top part of the page is printed. First, try printing another page after printing half a sheet.If you are unable to print, you are most likely out of ink. Simply refill the cartridge to restore operation. If this does not help, you should look for the reason in the print format settings.

1. This situation most often occurs when you turn on the economy mode on the printer. You just need to disable this function, after which the sheets will be printed entirely.
2. In some cases, the wrong print format setting may be enabled. Think back to your last print session and the settings you used. Go to the document view and select the standard A4 sheet format. This should help get the equipment working properly.
3. It is also possible for text to appear on half a sheet of paper if the page orientation is incorrectly selected when printing.

Important! When working with different formats and sizes, make sure that the paper you use meets the specifications.

In this case, the cause of the lack of ink can be accurately eliminated, since the text display appears after the middle of the sheet. Most likely, the reasons for such a malfunction are the failures described above during settings and formatting. In this case, the approach to solving the problem will be no different. Before printing the file, go to the parameters and adjust the desired parameters for printing on paper.