If your printer is not responding when sending a print job, here are some troubleshooting steps to try
Restart Printer
- Unplug both cables from the back of the printer
- Wait a few seconds before plugging the printer back in
- Wait for the printer to turn on
- Try printing again
Test Printer Outside of Badge
- Go to the Printers & Scanners on your computer
- This is in your settings, you can search for it in your Windows Search Bar

- This is in your settings, you can search for it in your Windows Search Bar
- Select your printer
- Select 'Print a Test Page'

- If a page prints, try printing from Badge again
- Are there any error messages? If you're having trouble printing from Badge, Submit a Ticket Here
- If a page doesn't print, keep troubleshooting
Try Another USB Port
- Ensure your printer is plugged directly into your computer
- If you use a hub, switch, or dock try to plug the printer directly to the computer
- Try printing again
- If you still cannot print, try plugging your cable into another USB port on your computer
Check Device Manager
- Open the Device Manager on your computer
- You can search for it in your Windows Search Bar

- You can search for it in your Windows Search Bar
- Locate Printers and select the arrow to expand the menu
- See if your printer is listed
- Locate Universal Serial Bus Controllersand select the arrow to expand the menu. See if your printer is listed here as well
- Note: If your printer is Non-RFID or a Network Printer, your printer will not appear here
- Example:

Another Cable or Workstation
- If you have another printer cable available, try switching the cable out. Is the printer recognized in Device Manager?
- Try moving the printer to another computer and installing the drivers there. Is the printer recognized in Device Manager?
If you are still having issues, Submit a Ticket Here
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