Windows 10: Can't control my printer!

Why have I lost control of my printer? The windows scan opens and I don't have as many options as before. Can I turn the Windows Printer program off? OS: Windows 10 on a desktop.

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Printer error

Hi,

I suggest you to run in-built Printer troubleshooter and check. Refer to the following steps:

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  Press Windows Key + X..
  
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  Click on Control Panel.
  
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  Select Troubleshooting.
  
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  On the left pane, click on View All.
  
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  Click on Printer to run the troubleshooter.
  

Let us know if the issue is resolved or if you require further assistance.

 

Printer Properties

Hi Paul,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the below steps how to go to printer settings.

• In the search box type “control panel”.
• Click on “device and printers”.
• Then you can right click on your printer and then click on properties, change accordingly.

I suggest you to follow the below article if you face any issues with printer and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-printer-problems

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

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.