Why does the printer not respond when I click on it to print? What is the difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer?

With the start of the school year, printers must be very popular and popular recently! In fact, we often hear about inkjet printers and laser printers, but we don’t know the detailed differences between the two. The following article sorts out and introduces the relevant specific differences for you, hoping to help you avoid confusion on the road of purchasing printers and choose the printer that best suits your satisfaction!

Contents of this article

1. Why does the printer not respond when I click Print?

2. The difference between laser printers and inkjet printers

3. What does the printer status idle mean?

The printer does not respond when I click print. What's going on?

If the printer does not respond when you click Print, it may be that it is not online. You should check whether the indicator light next to the OnLine button is always on, or restart the printer and reopen the document to be printed. In addition, you need to set the printer as the default printer on the computer.

If the printer does not respond when you click Print, you need to check the indicator light next to the OnLine button. If it is not always on, it means it is not online.

If the printer does not respond when you click Print, you should restart the printer and then open the document again to try again.

If the printer does not respond when you click Print, you need to set the printer as the default printer on the computer and increase the printer's timeout setting.

Operating Environment

Brand model: HP LaserJet Pro

System version: CQC17701184256

Differences between Laser Printers and Inkjet Printers

Laser printers and inkjet printers differ in price, print clarity and applicable paper. Laser printers are expensive, with a maximum print resolution of 1200dpi, suitable for ordinary paper. Inkjet printers are relatively cheap, but their advantage is print clarity, which is generally above 4000dpi, and they can be used on a wide variety of paper.

1. Different prices

The prices of laser printers and inkjet printers are different. Laser printers are more expensive, and even an entry-level machine costs more than 900 yuan. Inkjet printers, on the other hand, can cost as low as 300 yuan, making them economical machines.

2. Different printing clarity

The printing clarity of laser printers and inkjet printers is different. The general printing resolution of laser printers is up to 1200dpi, and the printed pattern will appear dotted. The advantage of inkjet printers is printing clarity, and their printing resolution is generally above 4000dpi.

3. Applicable paper

The applicable papers for laser printers and inkjet printers are different. Laser printers are only suitable for ordinary paper and cannot be used for photo paper with smoother surfaces or CD cover paper. Inkjet printers are easy to fade, while inkjet printers can be used for a wide variety of papers, such as ordinary printing paper, special photo paper, etc.

What does the printer status idle mean?

If the printer is in idle status, it may be caused by an error in the installation of the printer driver version, a conflict between the printer and the system, a computer system failure, or a failure of the printer itself.

The printer driver version is installed incorrectly and the correct driver version needs to be reinstalled.

There is a conflict between the printer and the system. You need to re-plug the data cable and restart the printer and computer.

If there is a hardware failure in the printer itself or a computer system failure, the printer needs to be sent to a printer and computer repair center for repair.

Operating Environment

Brand model: Canon iR 2002/2202

System version: Windows 7 Ultimate