Fix Printer Issues on Windows

If your printer is not working correctly, follow these steps to troubleshoot.

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1. Restart the Printer and PC

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.

2. Update Printer Drivers

Outdated printer drivers can cause printing issues: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.

3. Run the Printer Troubleshooter

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.