How to use Windows Printer Troubleshooter

If your printer is not printing then you can use the Windows printer troubleshooter tool. This is a very handy feature of Windows as it runs through basic checks and walks you through fixing the printer. To start the printer troubleshooter follow the below instructions.

Windows printer troubleshooter

How to start the Printer Troubleshooter in Windows 7

  1. Press the Windows key to activate the text box on the taskbar
  2. Type Printers in the text box on the taskbar and press Enter to select Devices and Printers
  3. Right-click the printer name you want to set as default
  4. Select Run the troubleshooter
  5. The troubleshooter will start, follow the on-screen instructions
  6. Close Devices and Printers
  7. Try printing.

How to start the Printer Troubleshooter in Windows 10

  1. Press the Windows key to activate the text box on the taskbar
  2. Type Printers in the text box on the taskbar and press Enter
  3. Left-click the printer name you want to troubleshoot
  4. Select Manage
  5. Click Run the troubleshooter
  6. The troubleshooter will start, follow the on-screen instructions
  7. Try printing.

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