Windows 10: After Update to Win 10 - 1903, Lexmark Printer Says "Communication Not Available."

Discus and support After Update to Win 10 - 1903, Lexmark Printer Says "Communication Not Available." in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; After the update to Windows 10 - 1903, when I try to print in any app or run a test page I get the error message, "Communication Not Available." I am... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by RobWriter, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. RobWriter Win User

    After Update to Win 10 - 1903, Lexmark Printer Says "Communication Not Available."


    After the update to Windows 10 - 1903, when I try to print in any app or run a test page I get the error message, "Communication Not Available." I am connected directly by USB cable, no VPN and no network. Printer worked fine before the 1903 update (which seems to have a number of problems). The port is correct and printer is recognized and shows "Ready." Troubleshooting showed no problem. I am using Windows Defender firewall.


    I called Lexmark. The tech said that they have had many calls with the same problem, and for unknown reason the update blocks the Lexmark printers. They say the printer is compatible with Win 10, as I know since I was using it before the update, and that the driver for Windows 7 and 8.1 works with Win 10 (I am also aware of that,) They say they have a fix, but because I am out of warranty they want an absurd $79 to divulge the secret. They suggested I find an answer at Microsoft because it is a problem caused by Microsoft and not a problem with their printer.


    Has anyone had the same problem and do you know how to fix it? Thanks

    :)
     
    RobWriter, Sep 4, 2019
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  2. Dutch Win User

    How to get Windows 10 to find & retain a Lexmark CS310 printer?


    Hello.

    Windows 10 will not find my Lexmark CS310 printer that I want to use as the default printer.

    After first installing Win 10, It found the printer and let me set it as the default. The printer was repeated in the list of printers in this way:
    Lexmark CS310
    Lexmark CS310 (Copy 1)

    When I deleted the "Copy 1" listing, Win 10 removed *both* listings for the printer and now cannot find it. I have searched in various ways including the one about my printer is old, but all to no avail.

    I can still print using that printer, but it will not retain it as the default (so I have to manually select it each time) and will not add it to the list of printers.

    I read the thread "Turn On or Off Let Windows 10 Manage Default Printer in Settings" then checked my settings and saw that "Let Windows manage my default printer" is selected, but the computer does not retain the Lexmark CS310 printer after printing with that printer and cannot find it when I search for the printer.

    Thanks for any suggestions.
     
    Dutch, Sep 4, 2019
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  3. Launch Lexmark Printer Home app not working

    I have a Lexmark Prospect Pro 205 which is no longer under warranty.

    Here's the problem: I can no longer use the Launch Lexmark Printer Home app from the desktop. When I click on the app, it reads "no compatible printers are installed."

    I believe this problem commenced after a Windows 10 update was installed.

    I uninstalled and reinstalled the Lexmark driver, used the print troubleshooter, all to no avail.

    The above stated problem happened once, or twice, previously, but I was able to remedy the issue.

    Note: The Lexmark printer is listed in the Settings-Devices section.

    In addition, small squares are printed on the test printer page.

    Any suggestions from the Community is appreciated.
     
    interested 2day, Sep 4, 2019
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  4. BettyBonk Win User

    After Update to Win 10 - 1903, Lexmark Printer Says "Communication Not Available."

    lexmark printer 5470 was working for a few days and now says "not communicating"?

    My printer Lexmark 5470 was working for a few days and stopped saying "not communicating"?
     
    BettyBonk, Sep 4, 2019
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