Close Menu
TechCentralTechCentral

    Subscribe to the newsletter

    Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning.

    Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube LinkedIn
    WhatsApp Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn YouTube
    TechCentralTechCentral
    • News
      VC's centre of gravity is shifting - and South Africa is in the frame - Alison Collier

      VC’s centre of gravity is shifting – and South Africa is in the frame

      3 March 2026
      iOCO is mulling acquisitions as its turnaround bears fruit

      iOCO expects up to 58% jump in interim earnings

      3 March 2026
      Bold reforms needed to fix Stem education in South Africa

      Bold reforms needed to fix Stem education in South Africa

      3 March 2026
      Sixty60 notches up R11.9-billion in sales in six months

      Sixty60 notches up R11.9-billion in sales in six months

      3 March 2026
      Watch | Amazon data centres hit in Middle East drone attacks

      Watch | Amazon data centres hit in Middle East drone attacks

      3 March 2026
    • World
      OpenAI secures $840-billion valuation in latest funding round

      OpenAI secures $840-billion valuation in latest funding round

      1 March 2026

      Stripe mulling bid for PayPal: report

      25 February 2026
      Xbox chief Phil Spencer retires from Microsoft

      Xbox chief Phil Spencer retires from Microsoft

      22 February 2026
      Prominent Southern African journalist targeted with Predator spyware

      Prominent Southern African journalist targeted with Predator spyware

      18 February 2026
      More drama in Warner Bros tug of war

      More drama in Warner Bros tug of war

      17 February 2026
    • In-depth
      The last generation of coders

      The last generation of coders

      18 February 2026
      Sentech is in dire straits

      Sentech is in dire straits

      10 February 2026
      How liberalisation is rewiring South Africa's power sector

      How liberalisation is rewiring South Africa’s power sector

      21 January 2026
      The top-performing South African tech shares of 2025

      The top-performing South African tech shares of 2025

      12 January 2026
      Digital authoritarianism grows as African states normalise internet blackouts

      Digital authoritarianism grows as African states normalise internet blackouts

      19 December 2025
    • TCS
      Watts & Wheels S1E4: 'We drive an electric Uber'

      Watts & Wheels S1E4: ‘We drive an electric Uber’

      10 February 2026
      TCS+ | How Cloud On Demand is helping SA businesses succeed in the cloud - Xhenia Rhode, Dion Kalicharan

      TCS+ | Cloud On Demand and Consnet: inside a real-world AWS partner success story

      30 January 2026
      Watts & Wheels S1E4: 'We drive an electric Uber'

      Watts & Wheels S1E3: ‘BYD’s Corolla Cross challenger’

      30 January 2026
      Watts & Wheels S1E4: 'We drive an electric Uber'

      Watts & Wheels S1E2: ‘China attacks, BMW digs in, Toyota’s sublime supercar’

      23 January 2026

      TCS+ | Why cybersecurity is becoming a competitive advantage for SA businesses

      20 January 2026
    • Opinion
      The AI fraud crisis your bank is not ready for - Andries Maritz

      The AI fraud crisis your bank is not ready for

      18 February 2026
      A million reasons monopolies don't work - Duncan McLeod

      A million reasons monopolies don’t work

      10 February 2026
      The author, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso

      Eskom unbundling U-turn threatens to undo hard-won electricity gains

      9 February 2026
      South Africa's skills advantage is being overlooked at home - Richard Firth

      South Africa’s skills advantage is being overlooked at home

      29 January 2026
      Why Elon Musk's Starlink is a 'hard no' for me - Songezo Zibi

      Why Elon Musk’s Starlink is a ‘hard no’ for me

      26 January 2026
    • Company Hubs
      • Africa Data Centres
      • AfriGIS
      • Altron Digital Business
      • Altron Document Solutions
      • Altron Group
      • Arctic Wolf
      • AvertITD
      • Braintree
      • CallMiner
      • CambriLearn
      • CYBER1 Solutions
      • Digicloud Africa
      • Digimune
      • Domains.co.za
      • ESET
      • Euphoria Telecom
      • Incredible Business
      • iONLINE
      • IQbusiness
      • Iris Network Systems
      • LSD Open
      • Mitel
      • NEC XON
      • Netstar
      • Network Platforms
      • Next DLP
      • Ovations
      • Paracon
      • Paratus
      • Q-KON
      • SevenC
      • SkyWire
      • Solid8 Technologies
      • Telit Cinterion
      • Tenable
      • Vertiv
      • Videri Digital
      • Vodacom Business
      • Wipro
      • Workday
      • XLink
    • Sections
      • AI and machine learning
      • Banking
      • Broadcasting and Media
      • Cloud services
      • Contact centres and CX
      • Cryptocurrencies
      • Education and skills
      • Electronics and hardware
      • Energy and sustainability
      • Enterprise software
      • Financial services
      • HealthTech
      • Information security
      • Internet and connectivity
      • Internet of Things
      • Investment
      • IT services
      • Lifestyle
      • Motoring
      • Policy and regulation
      • Public sector
      • Retail and e-commerce
      • Satellite communications
      • Science
      • SMEs and start-ups
      • Social media
      • Talent and leadership
      • Telecoms
    • Events
    • Advertise
    TechCentralTechCentral
    Home » Company News » 6 printer failures that make you want to pull your hair out

    6 printer failures that make you want to pull your hair out

    By Altron Document Solutions16 February 2022
    Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Telegram Copy Link
    News Alerts
    WhatsApp

    Stubbing your toe, walking behind someone slow, missing the bus… These are all intensely annoying things. But none of them holds a candle to a printer that doesn’t work. Because nothing’s more frustrating to a busy person than an office printer that won’t do the one thing it’s supposed to do.

    1. Like when the printer jams and the office comes to a standstill.

    There isn’t a more irritating reason to stop work than an unreliable printer.

    2. Or when it can’t recognize your smartphone.

    This thing’s a supercomputer and it fits in my pocket. Mobile printing really shouldn’t be this hard.

    3. Leaky cartridges! Give me a break.

    The ink’s supposed to be inside the box. Not all over Emma’s dress.

    4. That alien language on the interface.

    Why wasn’t this thing designed to work for humans?

    5. Waiting in line when someone else’s job won’t print.

    I don’t care that Adam didn’t put the right size paper in. I just need this thing to print.

    6. And colour smudges? Argh!

    Oh great, yeah, we’re going to look really professional going into that meeting with this mess.

    No one has time for an unreliable printer.

    Small businesses don’t get to sit around waiting for their tech to work. And your best people shouldn’t have to deal with a printer that doesn’t work.

    So, if you’re going to use something every day, it better be able to do the things you need it to. And it better not break down when you need it most.

    About Altron Document Solutions
    Altron Document Solutions (ADS) is Africa’s leading document management technology and services company, and the largest Xerox distributor in the world. It is the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 sub-Saharan African countries, offering the complete range of Xerox document equipment, software solutions and services. Altron Document Solutions forms part of JSE-listed Altron Limited.

    About Xerox
    Xerox Holdings (NYSE: XRX) makes every day work better. We are a workplace technology company building and integrating software and hardware for enterprises large and small. As customers seek to manage information across digital and physical platforms, Xerox delivers a seamless, secure and sustainable experience. Whether inventing the copier, Ethernet, the laser printer or more, Xerox has long defined the modern work experience. Learn how that innovation continues at xerox.com.

    • This promoted content was paid for by the party concerned
    Follow TechCentral on Google News Add TechCentral as your preferred source on Google


    ADS Altron Document Solutions Xerox
    WhatsApp YouTube
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Email Copy Link
    Previous ArticleThese cities have South Africa’s best-paying developer jobs
    Next Article Here’s why this crypto sector is outperforming bitcoin

    Related Posts

    Why it's time to rethink SLAs and embrace the experience era - Altron Document Solutions MD Yolanden Moodley

    Why it’s time to rethink SLAs and embrace the experience era

    27 August 2025
    5 simple steps to problem solving

    5 simple steps to problem solving

    12 February 2025
    Xerox named 'sustainability leader' for third year running

    Xerox named ‘sustainability leader’ for third year running

    24 January 2025
    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Company News
    AI-ready schools already exist - just not in physical classrooms - CambriLearn

    AI-ready schools already exist – just not in physical classrooms

    2 March 2026
    2026 a big year for retail convergence as consumer wallets feel the pinch - Ahmed Laher Trade Link

    2026 a big year for retail convergence as consumer wallets tighten

    2 March 2026
    ASUS ExpertBook Ultra: a lightweight powerhouse for the AI-driven workday

    ASUS ExpertBook Ultra: a lightweight powerhouse for the AI-driven workday

    2 March 2026
    Opinion
    The AI fraud crisis your bank is not ready for - Andries Maritz

    The AI fraud crisis your bank is not ready for

    18 February 2026
    A million reasons monopolies don't work - Duncan McLeod

    A million reasons monopolies don’t work

    10 February 2026
    The author, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso

    Eskom unbundling U-turn threatens to undo hard-won electricity gains

    9 February 2026

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning.

    Latest Posts
    VC's centre of gravity is shifting - and South Africa is in the frame - Alison Collier

    VC’s centre of gravity is shifting – and South Africa is in the frame

    3 March 2026
    iOCO is mulling acquisitions as its turnaround bears fruit

    iOCO expects up to 58% jump in interim earnings

    3 March 2026
    Bold reforms needed to fix Stem education in South Africa

    Bold reforms needed to fix Stem education in South Africa

    3 March 2026
    Sixty60 notches up R11.9-billion in sales in six months

    Sixty60 notches up R11.9-billion in sales in six months

    3 March 2026
    © 2009 - 2026 NewsCentral Media
    • Cookie policy (ZA)
    • TechCentral – privacy and Popia

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Manage consent

    TechCentral uses cookies to enhance its offerings. Consenting to these technologies allows us to serve you better. Not consenting or withdrawing consent may adversely affect certain features and functions of the website.

    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    • Manage options
    • Manage services
    • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
    • Read more about these purposes
    View preferences
    • {title}
    • {title}
    • {title}