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.

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.

Shared printers may require valid user credentials. When prompted, enter the username and password of the host PC. These settings must be enabled to use shared printers. If Windows can’t find the shared printer automatically, add it manually. If the problem continues, reconnect the printer from scratch.

The steps below help you quickly clear the queue, reset the spooler, remove conflicting drivers, and restore normal printing. Clearing stuck jobs helps the spooler restart cleanly. Conflicting drivers are a common cause of spooler crashes. Uninstall unnecessary, old, or duplicate printer drivers.

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.

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.

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.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

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.

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. Try the following troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue: