Step 1: Restart Print Spooler

• Press Windows + R, type: services.msc

• Find Print Spooler

  • Right-click → Stop

  • Go to: C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS\

  • Delete all files in this folder

  • Go back and Start the Print Spooler again

Step 2: Reinstall Printer Driver

• Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners

• Remove the printer

• Go to Device Manager > Print queues

  • Right-click printer > Uninstall

• Reboot

• Reconnect printer and download latest drivers from the manufacturer’s website (not Windows Update!)

Step 3: Check Default Printer and Ports

• In Printers & Scanners, make sure your printer is Set as default

• Click the printer → Manage > Printer properties > Ports

  • Ensure correct port is selected (e.g., USB001 or TCP/IP address)

• If using a network printer, test pinging it:

(Replace with your printer’s IP.)

Step 4: Try Printing from Notepad

Test printing from a basic app:

• Open Notepad → Type something → File > Print

• If it works here but not in Word/Chrome, the issue is with that application’s settings or drivers.

Bonus Tips

• Avoid using generic drivers. Use dedicated software (e.g., HP Smart, Epson Connect)

• Use “Print as Image” in PDF apps as a workaround for driver errors

• If you’re in a workgroup: ensure File and Printer Sharing is enabled in Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings.