Printer problems

[wizard]

Every time I try to print a document I get the following message: 'The printer is currently printing or has an error. Clear any errors and wait until all other print jobs have finished.' The things is, ive restarted my pc on 5 different occassions and cleared any jobs that I have running but nothing can be done. Any help?

[Phlapp]

To be honest Wizard we would need to know what model and make the printer was, as some of the more expensive ones could potetially hold print jobs in an internal memory!

[j2buttonsw]

Try: Uninstalling then reinstalling the printer driver.

[Cetti]

This is only an idea wizard, but most of our printer/pc problems were resolved instantly when we bought a brand new lead.

[wizard]

Its an Epson 480 Stylus, ive tried uninstalling and installing again with no joy. It all started when my dad tried installing a new cartridge and it wouldnt charge the ink. Now it just comes up with the above message and keeps asking for me to clear all errors!

[j2buttonsw]

Does the printer run the self-test (you know, turning it on when holding a button down or using button combinations). What does the Epson print manager application say about this?

[wizard]

Ive tried every task under the sun and I still get know joy, bloody technology!