Why does my Printer only work when I restart my computer?

Question

Its not very old, an Epson Stylus Photo RX 500. Last week it started where it won't print anything for hours, then prints everything as soon as my computer begins to restart.

Answer 1

give re=installing the printer driver a go. resolves manyproblems.

Answer 2

yeah, it happens to me too, maybe its bc your computer and or printer has been on for a long time, without you turning it off, so rebooting helps it organize and the message will go to the printer quicker

mine sometimes doesnt print unless both my computers(right next to each other) are on... they arent connect with cords at all,,,, talk about spooky!!!