24 Jan

Reset Printing System

Resetting the printing system can help troubleshoot problems using a printer on your Mac.

  1. Click the Apple icon in the top left.
  2. Click System Preferences.
  3. Click on Print & Fax.
  4. Right click or Ctrl+Click on the left column where the printers are listed and click Reset printing service. This will delete any printers and jobs currently on the system.
  5. Now you may re-add your printer(s). If they do not appear, then try installing the latest drivers from the printer disc or manufacturers website.

10 Responses to Reset Printing System

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    Paul March 1, 2012 at 14:19

    Perfect thank you

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    Steve Pittoors March 6, 2012 at 08:59

    Great! Works!

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    momarion September 12, 2012 at 17:59

    saved me from calling my IT guy after my system crashed. thanks much. And he probably would have just googled the problem anyway!

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    Anonymous October 12, 2012 at 23:53

    Worked like a charm!

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    Gordon DelGiorno November 9, 2012 at 21:43

    Good stuff. Thanks!

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    Hannah January 21, 2013 at 17:16

    Worked perfectly. Thanks a ton!

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    Robert Slatkoff February 6, 2013 at 21:46

    Thanks for solving a frustrating problem !

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    BG March 24, 2013 at 15:27

    Thanks – spot on!

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    tony morgano April 6, 2013 at 22:26

    I still can’t believe how well it worked, thanks

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