3Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer.

Cannot delete documents from the print queue

If you have jobs stuck in the print queue and cannot delete them to get other jobs to print, then the computer and printer may not be communicating.

RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY AGAIN

Cannot print through USB

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

CHECK THE USB CONNECTION

1Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one.

2Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.

3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.

The USB port is marked with a USB symbol.

Note: If you continue to have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. You may have connected to a defective port.

MAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWS

1Click , or click Start and then click Run.

2In the Start Search or Run box, type devmgmt.msc.

3Press Enter, or click OK. The Device Manager opens.

4Click the plus sign (+) beside Universal Serial Bus controllers.

If USB Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed, then the USB port is enabled.

For more information, see the computer documentation.

REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting

“Paper jam in the printer” on page 95

“Paper jam in the duplex unit” on page 96

“Paper or specialty media misfeeds” on page 97

Paper jam in the printer

Note: The parts inside the printer are sensitive. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams.

Troubleshooting

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P713w specifications

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