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6 printer tricks that solve problems and save energy

The printer always goes on strike when you need a printout very quickly. You probably first focus on the hardware to troubleshoot. But often your printer or multifunctional device is not responsible for the problem. Rather, the last Windows update turns out to be the cause. It can destroy the printer driver, change the basic settings of the Office software, or add driver versions to the system without your active intervention, which can then lead to unforeseeable printing problems.

Apart from Windows, consumption costs are a perennial issue with printers—at least if you have an output device that is supplied with cartridge ink or standard toner cartridges. But here, too, there are solutions with which you can noticeably reduce the follow-up costs right down to the paper. You do not need any additional software or a specific printer model. A little tuning is all it takes.

With the following tricks, the system will no longer interfere with your printing. At the same time, you are in control of how much of the ink goes on how many sheets.

SOLVE PRINTER PROBLEMS AFTER WINDOWS UPDATES

No matter whether you’re using Windows 10 or 11, updates to the operating system often result in printer problems. Suddenly, an email can only be printed with gaps. Or the printer disappears from the

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