Learn how to troubleshoot common printer issues in Windows 11 and Windows 10, such as printer not found, print jobs stuck, printer spooler crashes, and more. Follow the step-by-step solutions or run the automated printer troubleshooter in the Get Help app.

Learn how to manually or automatically set a default printer in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Find troubleshooting tips for offline or connection problems with printers.

Learn how to connect a printer to a Windows device, whether it's wired, wireless, or Bluetooth. Find out how to update or remove printer drivers and troubleshoot common problems.

Installing the latest printer driver can help fix printing issues, improve performance, and add new features. Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the latest printer driver for a printer. The recommended method to download, install, and update printer drivers is using Windows Update.

Find out how to change your printer's status from "offline" to "online" in Windows.

These issues can occur due to a variety of reasons, such as connection problems, outdated drivers, or incorrect printer settings. This article provides step-by-step troubleshooting solutions to help you resolve these errors and get your printer working again.

Learn how to view pending print jobs and items waiting to print on the printer in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Follow the steps to access the print queue window and select the printer of your choice.

If you can’t connect to or print from a shared printer in Windows 10, the issue may be caused by network settings, printer sharing configuration, driver mismatches, or Windows security changes.

The spooler manages all print jobs in Windows 10, and when it fails, documents stay stuck in the queue and the printer becomes unresponsive. The steps below help you quickly clear the queue, reset the spooler, remove conflicting drivers, and restore normal printing.

If you can print from Windows but not from specific apps like Word or Excel, the issue may be caused by app settings, corrupted files, outdated drivers, or Windows printing services.