Printer in Error State
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Getting Windows 10 printer problem, the printer is in an error state, unable to print documents or unable to connect to the printer? Here is every possible solution to fix the Printer in Error State or Offline on Windows 10. A number of Windows users report After Recent Windows 10 updates or Install the latest updates connected printers stopped working or getting Printer in Error State problem. Also uninstalling and reinstalling the device doesn’t seem to work for them.

Fix Printer in Error State problem

The printer in error state problem on Windows 10 is an error usually displayed when the printer is jammed, low in paper or ink, the cover is open, or the printer is not connected properly, etc. Here are some applicable solutions to fix this error.

Check connected properly and Restart the printer

First Check your printer for a physical problem that may be the cause of the “printer in error state problem in Windows 10. Check whether the connection between your printer and computer functions normally. Make sure your devices connect to each other properly, try with a different USB port and the network (either wireless or Bluetooth) or cable you use for the connection has no problem.

Also, Turn off the printer and check for paper jam then close all trays properly. If it has a paper jam slowly remove it. Also, check if the printer is low on ink, refill it if it is. If you are using a WiFi printer, turn on the WiFi of the printer and the modem router.

Tweak on Device Manager

Press Windows + R keys together and type devmgmt.msc in the Run dialog box then hit the Enter key. This will open the Device manager and list all installed driver lists. Then click on the View menu and then select the “Show hidden devices” option from the drop-down menu.

Show Hidden Devices on Device manager

Next, expand the Ports (COM & LPT) category and right-click on the Printer Port then select the Properties option.

Printer Port Properties

Now On the Printer Port (LPT1) Properties dialog box, go to the Port Settings tab and then select the option “Use any interrupt assigned to the port” and then check the “Enable legacy Plug and Play detection” box.

Enable legacy Plug and Play detection

That’s all After the click on the OK button to save the changes and then close Device Manager. Restart your computer and printer to get a fresh start and try to take a printout. Hope this time you should be able to print out any document without experiencing the Windows 10 Printer in an error state issue.

Reinstall Printer’s Drivers

If you are still experiencing the same Printer in error state problem while taking printouts? Then try updating or reinstalling printer drivers on your system. To do this open Device Manager by following below.

Press Win + R, type devmgmt.msc, and hit the enter key. On the Device Manager, expand Printers and then find your printer on the list. Now, right-click on the printer driver and then select Uninstall device option from the context menu.

uninstall printer on Device manager

When a warning pop-up will appear “You are about to uninstall this device from your system“. Checkmark on delete the driver software for this device and Simply, click on Uninstall button to proceed. Once the printer drivers are uninstalled, restart your system. After the reboot, Windows 10 PC will automatically attempt to install the printer drivers.

Download the latest driver from manufacturer’s website

Or Visit the manufacturer’s website and manually download the latest versions of printer drivers for your Windows 10 PC.

Then install the printer driver, run the setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions. Installing updated printer drivers manually might help you in fixing the printer is in error state Windows 10 printer problem and many similar printer issues.

If you have tried the methods above and the error persists, you may need to contact the manufacturer of your printer. They can help you find out the cause of the problem, and have your printer repaired or replaced.

These are some most applicable solutions to fix Windows 10 printer problems such as Printer in an error state, unable to print documents or unable to connect to the printer etc. I hope after applying those steps your problem will get resolved. Still have any query, or suggestions, or face any difficulty while applying these steps feel free to discuss in the comments below.

Robeg
I am Robeg founder of this blog. My qualification. completed Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). With a strong background in computer applications love write articles on Microsoft Windows (11, 10, etc.) Cybersecurity, WordPress and more.