Windows 10: Printer stopped working I'm not sure after what update windows 10 Home

Hi

Windows 10 Home 2004 19041.450 all updates.
I try to print in Chrome or MS Edge Chromium and the print does not spool up at all
I did the print troubleshooter, nothing fixed? I have been reading about print problems, does anyone know what my problem could be? I've tried several windows updates NONE have worked, thank you again!!!

Thanks for any help!!!!!

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Brother printer stopped working

Hi Brian,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

• 
  Did you make any changes prior to the issue?
  

I understand your concern however, I would suggest you to run Print 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:

• Click on Troubleshooting and select the
  view all option on the left pane.
  
• Click on Printer troubleshooter and follow the online instructions.

Post that make sure that the Print Spooler service is enabled.

• 
  Press Windows +
  R and type in services.msc then press Enter
  
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  Right-click the Print spooler service, and then click
  Properties.
  
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  Now stop and start the service.
  

Please follow the troubleshooting steps in the link below to fix printer problems

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/...1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1



Let us know how it goes, we’ll be glad to assist you further.



Regards.

 

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.





Update the list still doesn't work.

Thanks for your support.

PS MS's Update catalogue is very useful. E.g. Microsoft Update Catalog

 

Printer has stopped working

Hi Patricia,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand how difficult it can be when the printer stops working suddenly. For further clarity on the issue and to guide you accordingly, respond to the questions listed below:

1. What happens when you try to print?
   
2. Do you receive any error code/message when you try to print?
   
3. Were there any recent updates installed on the PC?
   
4. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   
5. What is the make and model of the printer?
   

Refer the article to know
Which Windows operating system am I running?



To know the recent updates installed on the PC, follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Go to Settings >
   Update & Security > Windows Update.
   
2. Now click on View update history.
   

Meanwhile, I suggest you to refer the article
Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10, and check if that helps.



Please get back to us with the required information to assist you further.



We await your response.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator