If your printer is not working correctly, follow these steps to troubleshoot.
Restarting both your printer and PC can help resolve many printing issues:
Step 1: Turn off your printer and wait for 30 seconds before turning it back on.
Step 2: Restart your computer as well and check if the issue persists.
Outdated printer drivers can cause printing issues:
Step 1: Open Device Manager and find your printer under Printers.
Step 2: Right-click and select Update Driver to make sure it’s up to date.
Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can identify and fix printer problems:
Step 1: Go to Settings and select Update & Security.
Step 2: Select Troubleshoot and then Printer to run the troubleshooter.
These steps should help resolve most printer issues on Windows.