Did you try to see if the problem goes away when using a wired connection? I know wireless is more convenient but sometimes wired is the best way to go.
You can also use the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) located at the top of the printer. It's a little faster since you don't have to keep opening the lid and replacing each page one by one but the quality is not as good from my experience. I only use...
When you click Print a screen should pop up with different settings. You might have to click on Preferences and then make sure the paper size is set to Letter 8.5 x11 and the paper source is set to Cassette (lower).
I'm not familiar with that specific printer but I know that some printers won't print at all if any of the ink cartriges are empty. Even if you only want to print in black the color cartriges must have ink in them as well. Try replacing the empty col...