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Printer and Scanner Troubleshooting Guide

Diagnose and fix common printing and scanning problems including offline printers, stuck jobs, and driver errors.

Jordan LeeFebruary 8, 20251,323 views4.4 (68 ratings)

Printer Shows as Offline

  1. Check that the printer is physically powered on and connected to the network.

  2. On Windows: Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners.

  3. Click the printer and select Open print queue.

  4. In the Printer menu, uncheck Use Printer Offline.

  5. If still offline, remove the printer and re-add it.

Print Job Stuck in Queue

  1. Open the print queue (see above).

  2. Right-click all jobs and select Cancel.

  3. If they don't clear, open Services (search in Start menu), find Print Spooler, and click Restart.

  4. Delete any remaining files in C:WindowsSystem32spoolPRINTERS.

  5. Start the Print Spooler service again and retry.

Scanning Issues

For multi-function printers (MFP), scanning requires the Windows Fax and Scan tool or the manufacturer's software. If scanning is not working:

  • Ensure the scanner driver is installed — check the Software Center.

  • Restart the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) service from Services.

  • Verify the MFP is on the same network as your computer.

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Author
Jordan Lee
Published
February 8, 2025
Updated
April 2, 2026
Views
1,323
Rating
4.4
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