Windows 10: Printer is 'idle' so I cant print. How do I change this?

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  1. Printer is 'idle' so I cant print. How do I change this?


    My printer is suddenly 'idle' so I can't print. How can I quickly change this please?

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    Liz Grocott, Mar 24, 2025
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  2. Printer won't print says it's 'idle'

    Hi all, somehow my computer doesn't seem to be connected to my printer anymore. To me, it seems to be connected I get the option 'HP LaserJet P1005' yet nothing prints. When I look in print ques, nothings registers, and I've even got the message 'printer
    is idle'. Any suggestions where I should look, or what I should try to get my printer to print again? My computer is an ACER Aspire V. Thanks for any suggestions offered.
     
    Matilda108, Mar 24, 2025
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  3. paroh Win User
    HP printer Teflon Change (Printing speed decrease)

    Hp printer Teflon is damaged (Due to this paper get wear out while printing ) so i take the printer to the shop and the person changes the Teflon but after changing the Teflon the print out of the paper problem get solved. But as my printer can print 11-12 pages per minute but now it is only printing 3 pages per minute (The time that consume during print is due to the sucking of the page in the printer after sucking of the page in the printer the speed is ok).

    Can some one please confirm is this possible due to the Teflon change.
     
    paroh, Mar 24, 2025
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  4. Printer is 'idle' so I cant print. How do I change this?

    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, Mar 24, 2025
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