Windows 10: Printer settings missing

Discus and support Printer settings missing in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I went through an update yesterday and after that the automatic printing option for double side printing went away. Now it's only showing manual... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Soumili56, Jul 20, 2020.

  1. Soumili56 Win User

    Printer settings missing


    I went through an update yesterday and after that the automatic printing option for double side printing went away. Now it's only showing manual option.


    HP LaserJet 1020 Plus

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    Soumili56, Jul 20, 2020
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  2. Windows 10 Sets Last Printer Used As Default Printer

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the printer settings and check if it helps.

    • In the search box, type as “settings”.
    • Go to “settings” and select “devices”.
    • Click on “printers and scanners” option on the left hand side.
    • You will find all your printers listed on the screen, below that there is an option
      “Let Windows manage my default printer”.
    • I suggest you to turn “OFF” the option “When turned on, the default printer is the last used printer”.
    • Now check whether you can choose the other printers or not.
    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

     
    Karthicka_R, Jul 20, 2020
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  3. how do i change disconnected setting to connected setting on my printer

    Hi Robert,

    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.
    I suggest you to try the steps provided in the link below and check if it helps. It helps in checking settings, installing drivers and identifying and fixing the printer issues.

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


    Hope this helps in resolving the issue with the Printer. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Jul 20, 2020
    #3
  4. Printer settings missing

    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, Jul 20, 2020
    #4
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