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Printers not working after updates

JoshuaPhelps-7402 0 Reputation points
2025-10-31T14:16:35.4533333+00:00

Since recent updates/last week or 2, dozens of client printers won't print, more encountering the issue every day. It acknowledges/sees the printers, but it says SPOOLING and never prints. I have removed the printers and added them back. I have done updates from printers, turn off, turn on, and all I get is spooling. I can print from my phone, so I know they can print wireless. Stopped the spooler, deleted the stuck prints, restart spooler and issue still occurs. Replaced the pc then later replaced the printer and stilllll occurs. This is on top of the disappearing print queue issue introduced years ago that stillll hasn't been fixed

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Print, fax, and scan
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  1. Harry Phan 10,615 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-31T15:33:53.8866667+00:00

    Hi Sinestro23,

    Here are a few suggestions to try next:

    Check Windows Update history and uninstall the most recent update temporarily to test printing.

    Use Microsoft’s Printer Troubleshooter from the Settings > System > Troubleshoot menu.

    If using Epson, HP, or Canon printers, visit the manufacturer’s site for updated drivers or firmware patches released in response to this issue.

    Consider disabling Print Spooler service temporarily and printing directly to the printer (RAW mode), if supported.

    The disappearing print queue bug you mentioned has been intermittently reported since Windows 10. Guess we can only wait for Microsoft to release a permanent fix.

    If this answer helps, feel free to hit “Accept Answer” so others can benefit too 😊

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