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Efficiently fix the problem with the printer setup on the PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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It isn’t uncommon for the printer to develop errors during use, just like other electronic devices. Hence, the reason you have to familiarize yourself with basic troubleshooting hacks.
Often, the problem displays an error message aswindows/words cannot print due to a problem with the current printer setup.It could be either windows or words depending on the problem.
This problem is often associated withMicrosoft Wordand other Office applications. Although it could be caused by different reasons which include, the printer developing fault itself.
To troubleshoot this problem, this guide will provide some troubleshooting fixes with step-by-step instructions on how to fix it.
What can I do if I get a problem with the printer setup?
1. Reset Default Printer
By changing the default printer, Windows will overwrite the previous entry which might be faulty for the default printer.
2. Uninstall and reinstall the printer driver
If it fails to work after this, it could be an issue with the driver or the local printer’s connection. If you have connection issues with your printer, check this article on what can I do if theprinter is not connecting to the PC.
3. Update drivers
Drivers update is essential for the proper functioning of the printer on the OS. However, if the drivers couldn’t be updated, you may need to update them via a third-party app.
We strongly recommend you installOutbyte Driver Updaterto get the latest drivers for your PC. It auto searches for the best and recommended updates for your drivers.
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- System file checker
This article has analyzed the best solutions tofix problems with the printer setup. However, if none of these worked for you, you can check out our article onfixing printer configuration problems.
We’d like to hear more from you about your experiences, so leave your suggestions or questions in the comment section below.
More about the topics:Printer,Printer Errors
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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