Windows 10: Printer not working in Windows 11/10 [Fix]

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If your printer is not working on your Windows 11/10 PC, this post will help you. Here, we will show you some effective and useful fixes that will help you resolve the problem. Why is my printer not working on Windows 11? There can be many reasons why a printer stops working on a Windows […]

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Printer not working with Windows 10

Hi,

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to run the Printer troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Printer. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Printer. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to
  Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Printer troubleshooter.
  

And also refer the link below and check if it helps

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows - Microsoft Support

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Windows 10 update cause printer problem with: "Printer not activated - Error - 20"

Hi John,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing the printer after the Windows Update, we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• How is the printer connected to the computer, locally or through network?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue?

I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to update the drivers for printer and check.

• 
  Right click on the Start button from the desktop and select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Locate and expand Print queue.
  
• 
  Right-click on the printer driver
  that is listed and click Update driver software.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to run the printer troubleshooter from
“Fix printer problems”
and then check if this fixes the issue.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you further.

 

Printer not working Windows 10

Hi Brenda,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

I understand your concern however, please try the
following steps below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Printer 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:

• Press Windows and x key together and select Control Panel.
• Click on Troubleshooting and select the
  view all option on the left pane.
• Click on Printer troubleshooter and follow the prompts.

Method 2: Run Hardware and Device troubleshooter and check.

• 
  Type Troubleshooting
  in the search box and hit enter.
  
• 
  Click on Troubleshooting
  tab.
  
• 
  Click on view all option on the upper left corner.
  
• 
  Select the Hardware and Device
  options from the list.
  
• 
  Click Next to run the
  Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.
  

Also, I suggest you to refer the below article on "Fix printer problems" and see if it helps.

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

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.