Printer keeps pausing itself!!

If the status from the printing source writes "paused" despite the green tick, there are a few possible reasons why this may be happening:

1. Printer software: The printer software may be set to pause the print job. Check the printer software settings to see if there are any options to pause the print job.
2. Print queue: The print job may be paused in the print queue. Check the print queue on your computer or device to see if the print job is paused. If it is, try resuming the print job.
3. Paper jam: A paper jam can cause the printer to pause the print job. Check the printer for any paper jams and clear them if necessary.
4. Low ink or toner: If the printer is low on ink or toner, it may pause the print job. Check the ink or toner levels and replace them if necessary.
5. Connectivity issues: Connectivity issues between the printer and the computer or device can also cause the print job to pause. Check the connection between the printer and the computer or device and make sure it is properly established.

If you're unsure about any of these steps or are not comfortable troubleshooting the printer on your own, it's always best to contact the printer manufacturer or a professional technician for assistance. They can help diagnose and fix the problem safely and effectively.

In the printer que, highlight a document. Press the document option on the menu bar and select resume.

Have you tried uninstalling the printer, rebooting, and then reinstalling the printer?

Right click on the printer and click Resume. Once the printer has been paused it will not auto cycle to normal. Have you tried rebooting the computer?

Hi,

Follow the steps below to resolve the issue

The print queue and Dock printer icon
When you start a print job, you will see your printer icon appear in your Dock. Click the Printer icon to open the print queue, which is a list of print jobs that are printing, on hold, or paused. The print queue will also display messages sent from the printer.
You can alternatively open the print queue from the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences.

In the Print Queue toolbar you have these buttons:

1. Delete - Deletes the selected print job.
2. Hold / Resume - Will hold / resume the selected print job.
3. Job Info - Shows details of the selected print job, such as job name, status, Completed, Job Message, and so forth.
4. Pause / Resume Printer - To Pause / Resume the Print Queue.
5. Supply Levels - Will drop down the Supply Levels sheet showing you the levels of ink / toner your printer has.
6. Printer Setup - Lets you configure the printer's name and location details.
7. Printer - Sets the Print Queue window into Printer mode.
8. Scanner - Visible if you have a multi-function printer connected via USB. Click it to set the Print Queue into Scanner mode.

You can see what your print job looks like with Quick Look. Click the arrow on the print job just to the left of the Status column or select the print job and press the Spacebar.
From the Print Queue menu bar, the "Printer" menu has these additional options:

1. Customize Toolbar... - Used to add and remove item from the Print Queue's toolbar.
2. Make Default - Will set the printer pertaining to this Print Queue your default printer.
3. Print Test Page - Will send the CUPS Printer Test Page to your printer.
4. Network Diagnostics - Will bring up the Network Diagnostics application, used to check each layer of your network connection.
5. Log & History - Used to open the Console application and show you the log entries for your current and past print jobs.
6. Show Printer List - Will open the Print & Fax System Preference showing you the list of Print Queues.

From the Print Queue menu bar, the "Jobs" menu has these additional options:

1. Show / Hide Completed Jobs - Will alternate Show / Hide in the Print Queue all completed printer jobs and completed functions, like checking the supply levels of your printer.
2. Show Everyone's / My jobs - Will alternate showing Everyone's / My print jobs.

You can control-click (or right-click) your printer icon in the Dock for this convenient menu:
From the Dock menu you can see your printer's status, toggle Pause and Resume Printer, Auto Quit (once print job completes) on / off, and from the Options sub-menu you can toggle Keep in Dock on / off.

Open the print Queue, click the print job that is hanging and then from the menu, I believe under file, click pause. Once it is paused tried to delete the print job.

There should be a printer icon in the notification area. You can double-click on that to bring up the printer status. If the icon is not there, you can go to Start -> Control Panel -> Printers and double-click on your printer. The first item in the print queue should be listed as paused. Right-clock on it and select Resume from the context menu.

uninstall your printer and then re-install it that should fix your issue,it could be a bad version of an updated driver that is causing the problem

dev_24ind: The parallel port cannot be used for printing by default. Heaps of people have made this mistake. You need a N Boot Rom installed and N system software. Almost certainly you don't.
Get a Network Multi PDL Printer Kit C1 for IR3300 (contains N Boot Rom and NIC aka ethernet port). A technician can install this and update system software and you will be able to print. You will be able to print over a network (which is the preffered option) use Remote User Interface and Pull Scan using Canon Network ScanGear (google it).