Q: Printer only prints on shutdown/restart
My documents only print if I shutdown or restart.
My printer (Epson WorkForce 845) has been working fine; 100% up until recently. I made no changes that I am aware of. I have allowed software updates from Apple. My laptop (MBPro 13 retina - 0SX 10.10.5) has stopped printing with this error: "The printer is not responding."
The driver is current. I have deleted the printer, and re-installed it with these results: The printer shows up in the list of printers to add. When I use AirPrint to add the printer, it fails: "Unable to communicate with the printer at this time.". But if I use "EPSON WorkForce 845 Series" - Bonjour Multifunction" it adds the printer. Then my documents only print after I shutdown/restart.
I have reset the printing system. None of these steps have fixed the problem. My wife can print from her laptop as normal (same network).
My document prints when I shutdown my laptop (or after the shutdown phase of a restart). This is not an acceptable resolution. I'm pulling out my hair - and I don't have that good of a supply to begin with. Anybody have any idea what I might try next?
I've been using Mac's since the early 90's, so I'm not without experience. But I'm a user not a programmer or an expert. I'd appreciate any help I can get, thank you.
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), null
Posted on Feb 1, 2016 12:36 PM