{"id":21786,"date":"2024-03-29T17:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T11:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=21786"},"modified":"2024-03-29T20:44:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T15:14:11","slug":"windows-cannot-connect-to-the-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/windows-cannot-connect-to-the-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer &#8211; Here\u2019s What You Can Do!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless printers have somewhat replaced wired PCs due to their convenience. Since you can instantly connect with your printer via Wi-Fi, it is more advantageous for other devices to interact with the printer, making the system more user-friendly. However, that also means that more users are now prone to facing issues. The most common among them is Windows cannot connect to the printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovering that the PC cannot detect or connect with the printer can be frustrating after pressing the Ctrl+P command. This not only interrupts the flow of work but also creates a situation that needs to be addressed immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question that arises is how this can be fixed. What can you do if Windows cannot connect to the printer? A few things may help overcome this issue, and we will discuss them in this post! Keep on reading to find out ways to fix your PC-Printer connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Fix Windows Can\u2019t Connect To Your Printer Error<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common issues that cause this error is the visibility of the printer. So, before we begin with the troubleshooting, make sure that the following preliminary steps are completed &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your printer is connected to power sources and turned ON.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the Printer status to find out if it is connected to your Wi-Fi network.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try restarting the printer and your PC to re-create the connection from scratch.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these three things resolve your issue and allow you to connect the PC to the printer, that would be good for you. If not, do not worry\u2014we have a few methods that may help you out!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 1 &#8211; Try Adding the Device Again<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have used the device only once on your PC, the chance of it being removed from the paired list is high. This can be why you are unable to connect to the printer. To fix it, check the list of existing printers and scanners on your PC and Add the device again if you cannot find the concerned printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you need to do &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Press Win+I to open system settings.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15453\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-system-setting.jpg\" alt=\"open system setting\" width=\"477\" height=\"654\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; From the Left Pane, select Bluetooth &amp; Devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20873\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bluetooth-and-Devices.png\" alt=\"Bluetooth and Devices\" width=\"1338\" height=\"911\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1338px) 100vw, 1338px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; In the opened Settings menu, click on Printers &amp; Scanners.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; Check the list of connected devices. If you can find them, click on Connect. Else, click on Add device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21789\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-printer-or-scanner.png\" alt=\"Add a printer or scanner\" width=\"1339\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1339px) 100vw, 1339px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; Make sure that your printer is visible for connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21790\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Refresh-button-infront-of-printer-scanner-device.png\" alt=\"Refresh button in front of printer scanner device\" width=\"1298\" height=\"107\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1298px) 100vw, 1298px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the scan is complete, you will find the device on the list. Connect to it and start using the printer again. This will either reset the connection or add the device again to your device list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 2 &#8211; Run the Troubleshooter for Printer<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the printer is showing under the list of devices but you are unable to connect, try running the internal troubleshooter found in the settings. This will help you identify and fix the issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Navigate to Printers and Scanners settings as shown in the above method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21789\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-printer-or-scanner.png\" alt=\"Add a printer or scanner\" width=\"1339\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1339px) 100vw, 1339px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2\u2014Select the printer from the list of devices and click on it to open the extended menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21791\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/03\/list-of-opened-devices-in-printer-setting.png\" alt=\"list of opened devices in printer setting\" width=\"1353\" height=\"635\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1353px) 100vw, 1353px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; In the extended menu, you may find the option to run a troubleshooter. Click on it to initiate the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, wait for the troubleshooting to finish. If it finds something, the troubleshooting will fix the error. Overall, you may rely on this method if you feel something has gone wrong while using the printer or if a glitch on your PC is causing the error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 3 &#8211; Update Printer &amp; Wi-Fi Adapter Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still struggling to connect to your printer, the drivers for your wireless printer and connectivity may be missing or outdated. Having said that, updating multiple drivers or simply checking whether they are outdated might take a lot of effort manually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why we recommend using Advanced Driver Updater. A third-party tool developed by Systweak Software that scans your PC for outdated drivers and shows the latest and most compatible updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Download and install Advanced Driver Updater.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21786,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/21786\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'windows-cannot-connect-to-the-printer', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Run a quick scan to identify outdated drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater-1.png\" alt=\"start scan using advanced driver updater\" width=\"959\" height=\"744\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Once the scan is over, click Update All to start the update process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, restart the PC to apply changes. If you have system and hardware details, you can download the driver update from the manufacturer&#8217;s website or use Device Manager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-fix-a-printer-driver-is-unavailable\/\">How To Fix Printer\u2019s \u201cDriver is Unavailable,\u201d Error<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 4 &#8211; Restart Print Spooler Service<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you might face connectivity issues when the Print Spooler service is not running. The best way to remove these glitches is to restart the print spooler service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you do it &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Press Win+R to open the run search.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Use command services.msc and hit enter. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15309\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/type-services-msc-command.png\" alt=\"type services msc command\" width=\"436\" height=\"261\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Scroll down to find the Print Spooler service and right-click on it to restart it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21793\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Right-Clicked-on-Print-Spooler-service-to-find-restart-option.png\" alt=\"Right Clicked on Print Spooler service to find restart option\" width=\"993\" height=\"733\" sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the service restarts, wait and then try connecting to the printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of the methods work, you may have a range or service issue with your Wi-Fi and printer. Call a professional hardware specialist who can help you out with this. If you are worried about performance issues, feel free to try these steps, as they will help. That will be all for this post. Thanks for reading, and good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-solve-a-printer-not-recognized-error\/\">How to Solve a Printer Not Recognized Error<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wireless printers have somewhat replaced wired PCs due to their convenience. Since you can instantly connect with your printer via Wi-Fi, it is more advantageous for other devices to interact with the printer, making the system more user-friendly. However, that also means that more users are now prone to facing issues. 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