How to Print a JPEG / JPG File if Your Printer Won’t Let You

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Printerssupport a wide range of file formats including image formats like .jpeg or .jpg. However, some users have reported that theirprinteris not printing jpeg files anymore.

This is a common issue and can happen due to many reasons including a buggy print interface. This problem only happens when the user tries to print a jpg or jpeg file.

Why won’t my printer print jpegs?

1. Install all the system updates

The printing issue can sometimes appear if certain system updates are missing. For instance, it’s been reported that users were stuck with the printing problem until installing KB5001649.

It’s possible that this update is not presented in the dedicated list under Update & Security (whether in mandatory or optional updates).

In that case, if you have a 64-bit computer, try using thisdirect download linkto force the update. Use Edge instead of Chrome to access or make other settings.

Also, restart your device after the installation process finishes to allow the system to get the updates in place. Afterward, try and print .jpeg files and see if the issue is gone.

2. Print from the Paint App

We’ve written extensively on printing issues on Windows 10. Check out more guides.

3. Reset Printer

If the issue persists, do the following:

RemovePrinterfrom Windows

Let us know if one of these solution has helped with the problem. Also, if you have further suggestions, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments section.

How to Print a JPEG / JPG File if Your Printer Won’t Let You#

Why won’t my printer print jpegs?#

1. Install all the system updates#

2. Print from the Paint App#

3. Reset Printer#

How to Print a JPEG / JPG File if Your Printer Won’t Let You

Why won’t my printer print jpegs?

1. Install all the system updates

2. Print from the Paint App

3. Reset Printer