{"id":5444,"date":"2015-09-30T14:14:26","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T08:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/?p=5444"},"modified":"2023-08-11T18:57:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T13:27:42","slug":"fix-windows-10-printer-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/fix-windows-10-printer-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Methods to Fix Windows 10 Printer Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Windows 10 printer problems: Learn how to fix printer problems in Windows 10 PC? See the top 3 methods to fix Windows 10 printer problems<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Windows 10 is the latest operating system which you can use on Windows PC\u2019s. The operating system was launched by Microsoft on July 29th and is now available for laptops and computers. People love using <a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/category\/windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 10<\/a> as their favorite Start button is back however there are many people who are complaining about Windows 10 printer problems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many complaints about the printer in Windows 10 as people are saying that <strong>printer is not working in Windows 10<\/strong>, Windows 10 is not able to detect the printer or the printer is not able to print the documents once the command is given etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how-to-fix-windows-10-printer-problems-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5447\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how-to-fix-windows-10-printer-problems-copy.jpg\" alt=\"how to fix windows 10 printer problems\" width=\"813\" height=\"503\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how-to-fix-windows-10-printer-problems-copy.jpg 813w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how-to-fix-windows-10-printer-problems-copy-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how-to-fix-windows-10-printer-problems-copy-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/how-to-fix-windows-10-printer-problems-copy-660x408.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are using Windows 10 and are having <strong>Windows 10 printer problems<\/strong> then we suggest you to have a look at these active methods which we have shared below as they will surely help you to fix Windows 10 printer problems.<\/p>\n<div style=\"; 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font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">How to Fix Windows 10 Printer Problems<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/unable-to-install-printer-another-printer-or-printer-with-this-name-already-exists-please-use-another-name-for-the-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Printer problems in Windows<\/a> system are one of the most common issues and most of the time outdated printer driver or a bad connection between your computer and the printer are responsible for this reason.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So before we tell you<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/tag\/how-to-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to<\/a> fix printer problems<\/strong> in Windows 10, make sure that the printer is properly connected with your Windows 10 computer or laptop. If everything is well connected and still you are\u00a0facing the windows 10 printer issues then try out these useful methods to fix Windows 10 printer problems:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Windows_10_Printer_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Use Windows 10 Printer Troubleshooter<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Microsoft knows that people are having various\u00a0<strong>Windows 10 printer issues<\/strong>. In order to fix all printer issues, Microsoft has launched a <strong>printing troubleshooter<\/strong> which will help you in fixing all the errors which you are getting related to printer on your Windows 10 computer. In order to download Windows 10 printer troubleshooter, you can click on this link &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/diag_printer10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">printer troubleshooter for Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you have downloaded Windows 10 printer troubleshooter, you can open it by double-clicking on it and then select the <strong>Printer<\/strong> which you want to troubleshoot. Finally, click on <strong>Next<\/strong> button and the process will begin which will help you to fix all the windows 10 printer problems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fix-printer-problems.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5446\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fix-printer-problems.jpg\" alt=\"fix printer problems\" width=\"598\" height=\"454\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fix-printer-problems.jpg 598w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fix-printer-problems-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fix-printer-problems-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This official printing troubleshooter have the ability to check print spooler service errors, printer driver update, printer connectivity issues, errors from printer driver, printers that are not shared with the HomeGroup, and printer queue etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/windows-10-printer-problems.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5448\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/windows-10-printer-problems.jpg\" alt=\"windows 10 printer problems\" width=\"633\" height=\"480\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/windows-10-printer-problems.jpg 633w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/windows-10-printer-problems-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/windows-10-printer-problems-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The troubleshooter will also check if there is toner present in the printer and paper is jammed or not. The printer troubleshooter will fix <strong>Windows 10 printer problems<\/strong> for most of the users, however if you are not able to resolve the windows 10 printer issues then you can follow the next method.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Printer_Drivers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Update Printer Drivers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Updating the printer drivers will also help you to fix printer problems on Windows 10. If there are outdated or corrupt drivers of the printer installed on your PC there is a high probability that you will be not able to use the printer. We suggest you to manually download the drivers from the website of printer manufacturer and then update them on Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are sure that the printer is having the latest drivers installed, we suggest you to cross check the version of drivers of your printer with the latest ones which are available on the website. This is another step which comes under the troubleshoot printer problems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to uninstall the current drivers which are installed on your PC, you have to go to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/open-control-panel-in-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control Panel<\/a><\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong> and right click on drivers option. Finally, click on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> button and it will uninstall the drivers. Once the printer drivers is uninstalled successfuly, now you can install the latest or updated versions of printer drivers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinstall_the_Printer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Reinstall the Printer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We hope that you were able to <strong>fix printer problems in Windows 10<\/strong> by using the above two methods. If you have still not fixed the windows 10 printer issues then you can follow this last but genuine method. Reinstalling the printer is the last trick which makes to our guide of how to fix printer problems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Disconnect the printer which is connected with your computer and then connect it back again. In order to remove the printer from your PC, all you have to do is enter &#8220;<strong>devices and printers<\/strong>&#8221; in the search box of Start menu then press Enter. Now from the Devices and printers window, right-click on the printer\u00a0and then select <strong>Remove device<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/printer-troubleshooting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5450\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/printer-troubleshooting.jpg\" alt=\"printer troubleshooting\" width=\"609\" height=\"443\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/printer-troubleshooting.jpg 609w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/printer-troubleshooting-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/printer-troubleshooting-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will see some instructions on your screen. Follow these instructions and you will be able to disconnect the printer from your PC. Once disconnected, connect the computer back again with your PC. This should resolve the <strong>Windows 10 printer issues<\/strong>. If you were not able to fix the printer problem in Windows 10 then we suggest you to get in touch with the manufacturer of your printer or contact the Microsoft support team.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We hope that you became able to<strong> troubleshoot printer problems<\/strong> in Windows 10 and fix them by following our guide of how to <a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/unable-to-install-printer-another-printer-or-printer-with-this-name-already-exists-please-use-another-name-for-the-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fix printer problems<\/a>. 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