Printer whistles - what helps?

If the printer whistles, it can get annoying pretty quickly. But there is a little trick. You can find out what this looks like here.

Printer whistles - that can help

The cause of a whistle from the printer is not always clear. There is a trick that often helps.

1. Open the "Control Panel" and open the "Power Options".
2. On the left, select the option "Change energy saving plan settings" and then "Change advanced energy settings".
3. Here you have some setting options. Click "Processor Power Management".
4. Increase the value under "Minimum processor performance" to 40%. Now the problem should be solved.
5. If the printer still whistles, you should contact the printer manufacturer. You may receive spare parts for your device.

This practical tip is based on Windows 7. You can find out what you can do in the event of a paper jam on the Canon printer in the next practical tip.