Windows 10: Can't add printer

I was having issues with my printer (Epson ET-2750 if that's relevant) so I uninstalled it and went to add it again. I tried two methods: Settings > Devices > Printer & Scanners > "Add a printer or scanner", and Control Panel > Devices and Printers > "Add a printer" (I also tried "Add a device" on the same menu). When I try doing this through Settings, the Setting window freezes for a couple of seconds (showing the "Add a printer or scanner" button being pressed in, before it closes. If I go through the Control Panel, when I press either "Add a printer" or "Add a device", I get a little loading symbol by my cursor, then the window gets greyed out as if it has switched to a different window, but nothing happens after that.

Does anyone know if there's another way to connect a printer, or a way to get either of those methods to do what they're supposed to do? Has anyone had this problem before? If so, did you manage to find a fix?

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Printer

Hi Rodrigo,

I am sorry to know that you are having issues with Printer.

What and all steps have you tried so far?

Restart the computer and check.

Also, check for Windows updates.

I suggest you to run the Printer Troubleshooter and check if it helps.

• 
  In Search window type Troubleshooting and click on it to open it.
  
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  Click on Hardware and Sound.
  
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  Then click on Printer to run the troubleshooter. Follow onscreen steps.
  

 

Can't share printer—getting error message

Step 1: Go to store.
Step 2: Buy a less shitty printer.
Step 3: Pick up some beer while you are there.
Step 4: Enjoy both your new printer and your beer.

In all seriousness, I have had more issues with Lexmark printers and their shitty drivers then any other manufacturer, HP is a close second though.

However, if you don't want to get a new printer*Laugh :laugh:, and I can understand that, when my Lexmark was giving me the same troubles in Win7(and Vista) I had to make sure the Windows firewall was ON and the firewall service was enabled and running. After I shared it I could re-disable the firewall and firewall services.

 

Printer

Hi Brenda,

Thank you for using Windows 10.

I suggest you to use these steps and check:

• Press Windows/Start key.
• Type Devices and Printers and then tap or click Devices and Printers.
• Press and hold or right-click the printer you want to use, and then tap or click
  Set as default printer.

Let us know if you need more information and we'll be glad to assist.