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Windows 10

Notes:

If you need help installing your printer in Windows 10, see Install a printer in Windows 10.
If your PC is running Windows 10 S, some printers might not work with it, or they might have limited functionality. For more info, see Device support on Windows 10 S.
If a USB printer port is missing, see USB printer port missing after disconnecting printer while Windows 10 (version 1903 or later) is shut down.
If you're looking for help with a scanner, see Install and use a scanner in Windows 10.

Step 1. Unplug and restart your printer

Sometimes power cycling your printer can resolve the issue. Turn off your printer and unplug it, wait 30 seconds, plug your printer back in, and then turn the printer back on.

If your printer still doesn’t work, continue to step 2.

Step 2. Check cables or wireless connection

Step 3. Uninstall and reinstall your printer

Step 4. Install the latest driver for your printer

Step 5. Clear and reset the print spooler

Step 6. Change a printer's status to "online"

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