Not printing text

I tried 3 different printers.  They have ink, paper progresses, printers act as if they are working.  However no text on the pages.  Computer says printer are loaded correctly.  I obviously hit something to make the text is not, but I just can't understand that.  Help, please!

Hi hindmonc,

Is this happen with all applications or only a particular application?

I suggest you try the following steps:

Step 1: Print a test page:

You can print a test page to check if a printer to print graphics and text correctly. A test page also displays information, such as the printer name and model driver software version, that can help you troubleshoot printer problems.

1. open Printers by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, hardware and sound and then click Printers.

2 right-click the printer that you want to test, and then click Properties.

3. on the general tab in the printer properties dialog box, click on print a Test Page

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/print-a-test-page

Step 2: Run the Fixit available in the link below

Solve printer problems

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-printer-problems

Step 3: You may need to replace an ink or toner cartridge. Check the status information in the queue for low ink or toner messages. If the printer has a status or display area, you can also check for low ink or toner messages on the printer itself. For more information, see change an ink or toner cartridge.

See the link below

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-an-ink-or-toner-cartridge

 

Thank you, and in what concerns:

Ajay K

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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