Locate and download the latest driver for your printer model, then follow the installation instructions on the manufacturer’s website. Most drivers are self-installing. After you download one, double-click (or double-tap) the file to begin installing. Then follow these steps to remove and reinstall the printer.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

Find out how to install the latest driver for your printer in Windows. Find out how to set a default printer in Windows. Find out how to view the print queue in Windows. Find out how to change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online” in Windows.

Summary. Security updates released on and after July 6, 2021 contain protections for a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service (spoolsv.exe) known as “PrintNightmare”, documented in CVE-2021-34527.

Find out how to How to download and install the latest printer drivers. Find out how to set up a default printer in Windows. Find out how to view a printer queue in Windows. If you are having a problem changing your printer "offline" status, go to Troubleshooting offline printer problems.

Fix printer problems in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs.

If a driver for your device couldn’t be automatically installed, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use. You can check by following the steps below: Select Start > Settings > Windows Update. Select Check for updates at the top of the page.

To view a list of items waiting to print in Windows 11: Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners settings. Select your printer from the list and select Open print queue to see a list of what's printing and the upcoming print order.

To install or add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. To install or add a wired or local printer. Related topics. Find out how to install printer drivers in Windows. Find out how to set up a default printer in Windows. Find out how to view a printer queue in Windows.

Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Next to Add a printer or scanner, select Add device. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then locate the one you want to use, and select Add device. If you want to remove the printer later, select it, and then select Remove.