Open Office doesn't print - you can do that

Under certain circumstances, Open Office may not print your documents. In this guide, we will tell you what this can be and what you can do in such a case.

Solution: Open Office does not print

• First, you should check whether your printer works in conjunction with other programs on your PC and prints properly.
• If not, make sure the printer is connected properly. Try a different USB port or check the connection with network printers.
• Also install the latest drivers for your model.
• Check the printer for a possible paper jam or other problems that can usually be solved manually on your printer.
• Also, follow the general advice in our printer problems guide.

Open Office: document is not printed - what to do?

• Make sure that you are using the latest version of Open Office on your PC.
• In the printer dialog, under "General", select the correct printer that will be used to print the corresponding document. Open the dialog via "File"> "Print".
• Make sure that either All Pages or the corresponding number of pages is selected in the dialog box.
• Check in the same window under "OpenOffice Writer" that the checkmarks have been set for all elements to be printed.
• You can use the "Properties" item in the "General" tab to specify further options for your various printers. Also make sure that the correct paper source is selected here.
• You will find further suggested solutions for the manufacturers Canon, HP and Brother in separate practical tips.

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