Printer Printing Gibberish (Random Characters)
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The printer spits out dozens of pages with random symbols and code.
Symptoms
- Random symbols
- Infinite printing
- Wasted paper
Possible Causes
- Wrong driver (PCL vs PS)
- Corrupt print job
- Bad cable
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Cancel All Jobs
Clear the print queue immediately to stop wasting paper.
2
Check Driver Type
Ensure you aren't using a PostScript (PS) driver on a PCL-only printer.
3
Replace USB Cable
A faulty cable can corrupt the data being sent to the printer.
When to See a Technician
Gibberish is usually the printer trying to "print" the raw code of the document because it doesn't understand the format.
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