Having Problems Printing Coupons?

Over one quarter of my email is from readers that have problems printing coupons from one of the big coupons sites or from direct links to coupons on manufacturer's sites. Sadly, there is not one answer than fix everyone's problems. Here are some tips to try to help though.

First, try this simple solution:

Look the wording in the article that says *print HERE*, or *printable coupon*, or *click here* (or something like these (usually right by the amount)) when you put your curser over these words they should either highlight, or underline (or both), if this is the case go ahead and click on it. You will then receive instructions on what is needed to do to print next!!

Secondly, Many links are browser specific:
I already change any links for readers using Internet Explorer (IE) or FireFox (FF) as their browser. These are listed as printable (IE) or printable (FF).

If you run across a link surfing the internet here's how to change it yourself:

A Link:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=zarmedj79203053&bt=vg&o=59668&

See the "vg"? That is one little part that makes this link only work in Firefox. If anyone tried to print it in another web browser it would sit on the "sending to printer" screen indefinitely.

Want to make it for Internet Explorer?
Change the "vg" to "vi"

Want to make it for Safari?
Change the "vg" to "xs"

Sometimes the link will have a "wg" this works the same, just change the "wg" to "wi" for (IE) or to "xs" for Safari.

That's great but I can't get anything to print from anywhere!

Try these tips to see if any will work:

1. Download a new version of Java.

2. Go to the website for your printer's manufacturer and see if they have a new print driver you can download and install.

3. Try switching web browsers. Firefox and Safari are free to download and use.

4. Your firewall may be too strong. Try turning off your firewall, printing, and then turning it right back on.

5. If your internet runs through a router in your house, try hooking the computer you are using directly to the modem or internet. This is to test whether the firewall in the router is too strong.

6. If you use a MAC - many sites do not support (IE) on Macs. Please only use Safari and Firefox.

7. If you have Windows 7 - Very few sites support printing with ANY browser on a Window's 7 platform. Sorry. Hold tight and they will support you eventually. If you still have your old computer then use it for now just for printing.

Do you have another tip that worked for you?