Every Printer Eventually Gives "Out of paper" Message

Hi Shlomil

Thanks for replying. I hve tried every paper imaginable. All work equally well. All eventually stop. Once I get the error message consistently, doesn't matter what paper's in the machine, it simply won't be seen and there's nothing i can do

i want to install mt lion but have been having problems backing up my macbook with carbon copy cloner and then my lacie external hard drive died

Thanks and some good thoughts I haven't tried.

Why not use a surge protector? I always have but will try that.

I gave up trying wireless years ago. Only use USB and the cords are 3 feet. Have 4 of them. Problem happens with every one.

will keep you posted and thanks again

Shlomil

Thanks again for all your suggestions. Since last Oct I have tried an HP a Brother A Lexmark and have been through 2 more Pixmas. The last I shot out of frustration. The HP and Lexmark each lasted 48 hours before I got the dreaded Out Of Paper message. I have reset the printing system numerous times. I have tried multiple types of paper and at least 5 short USB cords. I never try wireless. I have plugged the printers into the wall in 3 locations with and without surge protectors. The Brother lasted about a week. The Canon Pixma still lasts the longest but the last one about 3 weeks and there are no more. I have uninstalled every printer and reinstalled. I have been to Canon's website and made sure I had the latest drivers. I'm still using my Macbook 13.3" mid 2010 and running OS 10.7.5. I've had no other problems with Lion since 10.7.5 and the people at the Mac store suggested I NOT install Mountain Lion as my Macbook cannot take advantage of it's capabilities. Once the Out Of Paper Error comes on, game over. I could force feed the next to last Pixma for 3 or 4 days after the error came on but not the last printer. Won't print out of Word, won't print PDF files, won't print web pages. I used the printers mostly to print shipping labels bought either at USPS or through Paypal. The printers are inexpensive and pay for themselves within a month due to online shipping discounts. Once I get the error I reset the printing system, then reboot the printer and within 30 seconds Out Of Paper. This is costing me a fortune in postal fees not to mention aggravation. There is a $99 printer online at the Apple Store. Worth a try? Do you think Mt Lion would work better? I have a bootable backup Clone on CCC just in case. Willing to try most anything

thanks

keith

Hi Pete

As I said, the good folks at the PeachMac store said not to but here are my specs. Wasn;t sure exactly what you wanted so if I omitted anything let me know.

On a maybe happy note I bought a $79 HP and it installed wireless seamlessly!! First printer I have been able to get to be wireless so maybe my search is over. Still appreciate any advice.

Thank you

keith

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