Windows 10: printer stops working in Windows 10 after restart or being idle

We have had our printer working fine, but whenever the computer is idle for a long period, or if there has been a restart, it stops working. When sending a print job, the printer wakes up, but does not print. The queue indicates the job was finished. Troubleshooter reveals no issues. I have confirmed windows updates are current. I have tried rebooting both the printer and computer.I have tried restarting the print spooler.I have tried removing and reinstalling the printer.Each time I muddle around, I can get the printer going again, but only temporarily. It will work for a few days, but as soo

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Brother printer stopped working

Hi Brian,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

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  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.

 

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

 

win10 sez no drivers for brither hl5040 printer  

To be sure that you followed my suggestion correctly, I will specify some steps:
CP>devices and printers>add a printer>the printer that I want isn't listed>add a local printer with manual settings>define port>Windows update and install