Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows
To fix this issue, follow the instructions in the article Add or install a printer in Windows instead of using the manufacturer's installer. If the printer manufacturer has different guidance, follow the guidance from the printer manufacturer. An example ARM PC is Copilot+ PCs.
Troubleshooting offline printer problems in Windows
To fix this issue, follow the instructions in the article Add or install a printer in Windows instead of using the manufacturer's installer. If the printer manufacturer has different guidance, follow the guidance from the printer manufacturer. An example ARM PC is Copilot+ PCs.
KB5005010: Restricting installation of new printer drivers after ...
After installing the July 2021 and later updates, non-administrators, including delegated admin groups like printer operators, cannot install signed and unsigned printer drivers to a print server. By default, only administrators can install both signed and unsigned printer drivers to a print server.
Download and install the latest printer drivers - Microsoft Support
Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the latest printer driver for a printer. Installing the latest printer driver might resolve known issues with the printer, increase performance, or add additional capabilities.
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support
Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers. Make a note of where the drivers are located on the Windows device.
Add or install a printer in Windows - Microsoft Support
To fix this issue, follow the instructions in the article Add or install a printer in Windows instead of using the manufacturer's installer. If the printer manufacturer has different guidance, follow the guidance from the printer manufacturer. An example ARM PC is Copilot+ PCs.
View a printer's print queue in Windows - Microsoft Support
In the Bluetooth & devices > Printers & Scanners > <Printer> window, select Open print queue. The Print Queue window opens and displays a list of the pending print jobs waiting to print on the printer. If there are no items in the list, there are no pending print jobs waiting to print.
Windows troubleshooters - Microsoft Support
Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Run to start that troubleshooter.
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open. The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code.
Set a default printer in Windows - Microsoft Support
Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows. Use the Settings app in Windows to either manually set a default printer or allow Windows to manage the default printer.