Windows 10: Printer grayed out

Discus and support Printer grayed out in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello,I’m new user of windows 10, and I tried to install a printer and it’s connected via Ethernet LAN, but the windows keep add it as a grayed out... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by HagarShahen, Jul 13, 2021.

  1. Printer grayed out


    Hello,I’m new user of windows 10, and I tried to install a printer and it’s connected via Ethernet LAN, but the windows keep add it as a grayed out icon, and it didn’t give me the opportunity to define the ip port number since the icon is already gray and it seems as if it’s not activated or something.Is there is any solution for this problem as it faced me in two devices today while I was trying to setting up the new local network.Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    HagarShahen, Jul 13, 2021
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    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.

    • Click on Hardware and Sound.

    • Then click on Printer to run the troubleshooter. Follow onscreen steps.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Jul 13, 2021
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    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.
     
    Navneet Anand, Jul 13, 2021
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    connecting laptop to Office jet G55 printer

    Hi Luisa,

    To help you with your concern regarding the printer, let me suggest you to contact the manufacturer for the steps on how to connect your printer to your computer. Please follow the steps on how to contact the manufacturer:

    • The name of the OEM + “contact information”
    • The name of the OEM + “PC support”

    Regards.
     
    Virfranz Man, Jul 13, 2021
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