Windows 10: Help. After Windows Update in May - Printer stopped working

Discus and support Help. After Windows Update in May - Printer stopped working in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I am on KB4497165. My Brother printer stopped working with KB4552931. Printer diagnostics doesn't find problem. Should I roll back to KB4549951?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by cgsmi, Jun 18, 2020.

  1. cgsmi Win User

    Help. After Windows Update in May - Printer stopped working


    I am on KB4497165. My Brother printer stopped working with KB4552931.

    Printer diagnostics doesn't find problem.


    Should I roll back to KB4549951?

    :)
     
    cgsmi, Jun 18, 2020
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  2. Printer has stopped working

    Hi Patricia,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand how difficult it can be when the printer stops working suddenly. For further clarity on the issue and to guide you accordingly, respond to the questions listed below:



    1. What happens when you try to print?
    2. Do you receive any error code/message when you try to print?
    3. Were there any recent updates installed on the PC?
    4. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
    5. What is the make and model of the printer?


    Refer the article to know
    Which Windows operating system am I running?




    To know the recent updates installed on the PC, follow the steps mentioned below.



    1. Go to Settings >
      Update & Security > Windows Update.
    2. Now click on View update history.


    Meanwhile, I suggest you to refer the article
    Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10
    , and check if that helps.



    Please get back to us with the required information to assist you further.



    We await your response.



    Regards,

    Prakhar Khare

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Jun 18, 2020
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  3. deaseajk Win User
    windows10 updates stops printer from working

    this did not work for me. i ended up using recovery to go back to a previous build when my printer did work and so far that is working.
     
    deaseajk, Jun 18, 2020
    #3
  4. Help. After Windows Update in May - Printer stopped working

    Brother printer stopped working

    Hi Brian,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.




    • Did you make any changes prior to the issue?


    I understand your concern however, I would suggest you to run Print Troubleshooter. The built-in Printer Troubleshooter can automatically detect and fix most of the incorrect settings and errors that could cause issues while
    printing. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if there is any issue with the sound. Refer top these steps:

    • Click on Troubleshooting and select the
      view all option on the left pane.
    • Click on Printer troubleshooter and follow the online instructions.


    Post that make sure that the Print Spooler service is enabled.


    • Press Windows +
      R
      and type in services.msc then press Enter

    • Right-click the Print spooler service, and then click
      Properties.

    • Now stop and start the service.


    Please follow the troubleshooting steps in the link below to fix printer problems

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/...1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1



    Let us know how it goes, we’ll be glad to assist you further.



    Regards.
     
    SujataMoktan, Jun 18, 2020
    #4
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