If your Tally printer is in an error state, it won’t print, show a “Not Found” error on the control panel, and the WiFi light on the printer will blink or turn completely off. The printer won’t respond after sending a print job. Sometimes, this issue can cause delayed printing too. 

Why Does Tally Printer Go Into an Error State?

These are the possible reasons for your printer being in an error state. 

• Paper jam. 
• Low ink levels in the ink cartridges or toners. 
• Your printer’s connection is faulty. 
• The print queue is overflowing with print jobs. 

Troubleshoot Tally Printer in an Error State

Here’s how to manually fix a Tally printer in an error state.

Step 1: Remove the Printer From the Computer

1. Go to your Windows computer and click the Start button at the bottom. 
2. Then, search for the Control Panel option. Then, select it and open it. 
3. Now, select the Devices and Printers option under the Control Panel. 
4. Once you see your Tally printer, right-click on it and select the Remove Device option. 

Now, your Tally printer will be removed from the Windows computer. 

Step 2: Restart Your Computer

1. Click the Windows Start button at the bottom of the screen. 
2. Then, click the power button, a round icon, and select the Restart option. 

Once you restart the computer, the technical glitches will be removed. 

Step 3: Re-Add Your Tally Printer on the Computer

1. Click the Start menu on the computer’s taskbar at the bottom. 
2. Then, search for the Settings option. Then, select it and open it. 
3. Navigate to the Bluetooth & Devices option from the left sidebar. 
4. Now, select the Printers & Scanners option from the right side of the screen. 
5. Click the Add device option, and select your printer from the available device list. 

Finally, you have re-added your Tally printer to the computer, and now you can try printing again. 

What if Your Printer Is Still in an Error State?

You have tried the troubleshooting steps, but the printer is still not printing or taking too much time to print a document. It is still showing error codes and messages, so run the troubleshooter feature on your computer.

1. Click the Windows Start button at the bottom of the computer’s taskbar and search for the Settings option. 
2. Then, open the Settings option and click System from the left sidebar. 
3. Now, scroll down to the Troubleshoot option on the right side of the screen and open it. 
4. On the next window, select the Other Troubleshooter option and open it. 
5. After that, a list of options will open; click the Run option next to the Printer option. 

Now, your computer will start scanning for problems associated with the printer and will automatically resolve them. You can also choose other troubleshooting options and run them. 

The printer can often go into an error state due to technical glitches or human error. But restarting the devices, wireless connectivity, and starting troubleshooting on the computer can resolve it smoothly.