Printing problem - -

[Jemisa]

I don't know whats happened but my PSC has started to print out very small. Whatever I want printed, prints ok but soso small I have to get a mag/glass to read it.
I've got an EPSON stylus CX3600.
Can anyone give me an idea what I can do to rectify this? ThanQ

jem

[MarkRae]

First things first, what does a test print look like...?

[Jemisa]

Errr! Dunno MR , what is a test print other than a just printout? - Jem

[MarkRae]

Difficult to say, as you give so few relevant details...

How about starting with the make and version of operating system that your computer is running...?

[Jemisa]

D'ya mean Windows and or Internet Explorer?
I know I'm vague but not good with tech side.

jem

[MarkRae]

> D'ya mean Windows and or Internet Explorer?

Well, now we know that you're running a version of Windows, so we're making some progress - Internet Explorer is a web browser, nothing to do with printing...

So, I'm forced to assume that you're running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 as they comprise by far the most common usage at the moment...

So, to send a test print to the printer, you'll need to access its property pages. This might be as simple as clicking an icon on your desktop, depending on what was installed when you first connected the printer. Alternatively, look for something like "Devices and Printers", or Control Panel.

Once you've found the printer, right-click on it and look for a menu item or a button which says something like "Print a test page"...

[Jemisa]

M R - Windows XP in fact. Yes I've got a troubleshooting icon on my pc, Have really done all that. I was soo frustrated with it this aft'n I got on the phone to Epson. They tell me it is nothing to do with the printer its the settings on the pc. I have put up with this prob for some time and the guy at Epson tells me whoever set it up for me must have incurred the prob. (Local p c centre)
I don't know if anything I've said helps but I'm inclined to throw the thing out. Having said that I realised if its the pc at fault a new one would probably have the same prob.
As you have sussed I am not good with the tech side of things soo even if you've got the perfect solution I will have to pass it on to my D to complete.

jem

[laurababy]

Go to control panel then into add and remove programs. Delete printer from there .you should have a disc for installing your printer. Put the disc in reinstall your printer this should cure the problem. The installing disc will give you a step by step guide to installing your printer

[squarebear]

There will be a setting saying "print to scale". Make sure that is ticked.

[laurababy]

Good one square bear