If you're having a problem with printer connectivity in Windows, go to Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows.I've spent probably 12-15 hours over the last few weeks trying to get a series variety of HP printers to work properly on different computers at different locations in different network environments.Įither the printer installs but says 'driver unavailable' and doesn't work, or it fails to even detect, or it installs and looks like but then times out every time it tries to print, etc. If you're having a problem changing your printer 'offline' status, go to Troubleshooting offline printer problems in Windows.

Open settings for Printers & scanners Related topicsįind out how to install a printer in Windows.įind out how to add a printer or scanner in Windows.įind out how to install the latest driver for your printer in Windows.įind out how to set a default printer in Windows.įind out how to view the print queue in Windows.įind out how to change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online” in Windows. If Windows doesn’t automatically find a new driver after the printer is added, look for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their installation instructions. To reinstall the printer, select Add a printer or scanner and then select the name of the printer you want to add. Select the name of the printer, and then choose Remove device.

Open Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Make sure your printer is on and connected to your PC. If your printer isn't responding, you may need to remove it and reinstall it so Windows can download and install the proper drivers.

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