Windows 10: How to flush the list of Printer in the Printer list

Discus and support How to flush the list of Printer in the Printer list in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; How do i flush the printer list that comes up when selecting the printer to print too? I guess this is some sort of Cache? This problem is I have many... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Clintlgm, Oct 27, 2020.

  1. Clintlgm Win User

    How to flush the list of Printer in the Printer list


    How do i flush the printer list that comes up when selecting the printer to print too? I guess this is some sort of Cache? This problem is I have many old deleted printer that continue to com up in the list to print too. Deleting them from Printer and devices does not change this list.
    To better explain the list I'm referring to When you invoke the print command form anywhere a list will come up and you select the printer you wish to use! This is the list I need to flush
    I need to flush this list and let it recreate the 3 actual printer that I have on the network
    I found this to be an issue since installing 20H2 my LAN printer don't want to start up so I have had to delete them and reinstall them so now the list shows Example HP 6700 LAN I Have two of these now and selecting the wrong one will cause the document to not print.
    Windows 10 Pro Version 202H 19042.572
    MB is Asus Z97
    Network is Work Group with Share with Authorized Users

    :)
     
    Clintlgm, Oct 27, 2020
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  2. JohnD Win User

    Adding unlisted printer to the Win10 list

    !'m not sure how I did it but all seems well now. It was something like Deacon suggested plus a re-boot or two. It's now listed as a printer, not as unspecified.


    How to flush the list of Printer in the Printer list [​IMG]


    Update the list still doesn't work.

    Thanks for your support.

    PS MS's Update catalogue is very useful. E.g. Microsoft Update Catalog
     
    JohnD, Oct 27, 2020
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  3. Print to PDF missing in Printer List

    Hi William,

    We suggest that you disable and re-enable the Print to PDF feature. Here are the steps:

    • Click on the Start menu and type in Windows Features.
    • Choose Turn Windows features on or off.
    • On the next window, find Microsoft Print to PDF and disable it. Click
      OK to save changes.
    • Restart your PC.
    • Repeat the same steps to re-enable Microsoft Print to PDF.
    If the issue persists, we suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps suggested on the link below under
    Advanced:

    Fix printer problems

    Regards.
     
    Rolando Vil, Oct 27, 2020
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  4. keakar Win User

    How to flush the list of Printer in the Printer list

    Printer advice

    hp printers have the most expensive ink of all printers, the most economical is cannon and epson so i suggest if you looking to keep costs down look at those brands.

    that being said it may not have the best print quality if it uses less costly ink.

    if keeping cost down is the most important then shop in reverse, find a brand that has cheap replacement ink cartridges then see what printers they are used on. then from that list look to see if you like any of those printers and if they are affordable to you, if not then select another ink cartridge and look at the printers that those are used on. this method will give you the most affordable printer and the cheapest cost of replacement ink.

    personally i use the refillable ink cartridges like these: http://www.inkproducts.com/ink-store/catalog/Our-Epson-Refill-Kits-orderby0-p-1-c-4.html
     
    keakar, Oct 27, 2020
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