Why Is My Printer Unavailable?

If you are still getting the “Driver is unavailable” error, a missing or corrupted driver is the most probable reason behind the problem. Thus, uninstalling your current driver and installing a new printer driver instead should help you get rid of the error.Right-click on your printer and select Uninstall device.

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Why does my printer say it’s unavailable?

What does it mean when Driver is Unavailable on Printer?Generally, this error happens if the printer driver isn’t up-to-date or is corrupt, or new Windows updates are needed. Corrupt and incompatible printer drivers, however, are the most common causes of this problem.

How do I fix my printer driver is unavailable?

Press Windows + R to launch the Run Type “devmgmt. msc” in the dialogue box and hit Enter. This will launch your computer’s device manager. Navigate through all the hardware, open the sub-menu “Print queues”, right click on your printer hardware and select “Update driver”.

How do I make my printer driver available?

Install optional drivers manually

  1. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update.
  2. Select Check for updates at the top of the page.
  3. After the check is complete, select Advanced options, then select Optional updates.
  4. Select Driver updates if available.

How do I fix HP printer driver is unavailable?

Follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. First, unplug the USB cable from the printer if present.
  2. Go to Control panel – Programs and feature – Select all the HP Envy printer entries and uninstall them.
  3. Now go to Control panel – Devices and printer – Select all the printer entries and remove the device.
  4. Restart your computer.

How do I make my HP printer driver available?

HP Universal Print Driver (UPD)

  1. Visit HP Customer Support – Software and Driver Downloads.
  2. Enter your printer name in the search box – you should be able to find your printer name on the outer shell of your printer.
  3. Click Enter.
  4. Select the HP Universal Print Driver from the available driver options.

How do I update my printer driver?

How to update printer drivers

  1. Go to Control Panel.
  2. Click on ‘Hardware and Sound’
  3. Click on ‘Device Manager’ to show all of the connected hardware on your machine – look for the ‘Printers’ drop-down which will contain any relevant printers.
  4. Right click the printer you want to update the drivers on and click ‘Update driver’

How can I connect my printer to my laptop?

Simply plug the USB cable from your printer into an available USB port on your PC, and turn the printer on. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Select Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.

How do you fix Windows Cannot connect to the printer?

Follow steps below:

  1. Press Win+R (Windows logo key and R key) at the same time. A Run dialog box will open.
  2. Type printmanagement. msc in the run box and click OK button.
  3. In the left pane, click All Drivers.
  4. In the right pane, right-click on the printer driver and click Delete on the pop-up menu.
  5. Add the printer again.

How do I get my wireless printer to connect with my laptop?

How to Connect a Printer to a Laptop Wirelessly

  1. Power on the printer.
  2. Open the Windows Search text box and type “printer.”
  3. Select Printers & Scanners.
  4. In the Settings window, select Add a printer or scanner.
  5. Select your printer.
  6. Select Add device.

How do I reset my HP printer?

1 Restore Defaults

  1. From the screen on your printer, navigate to Setup.
  2. Tap Tools.
  3. Tap Restore Defaults.
  4. Tap Yes.
  5. The printer will restart.
  6. Once restarted, your printer will have been reset to factory default settings.

Why is my HP printer connected but not printing?

Make sure your devices are properly connected with each other, and the network or the cable you use to connect these devices is normal. You can also try restarting your HP printer. Turn it off completely and unplug the power cord, leave it for a couple of minutes, and then plug the cord back and power on the printer.

How do I install my HP printer to my computer?

In Windows, search for and open Add a printer or scanner . Click Add a printer or scanner. Wait for Windows to locate the printer. When found, click the printer name, and then click Add device to complete the setup.

Where are the printer drivers?

System32DriverStore
The printer driver is usually located on the C:WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepository folder on a Windows machine.

Why is my computer not finding my wireless printer?

Run the printer troubleshooter. If your computer can’t detect your wireless printer, you can also try to fix the problem by running the built-in printer troubleshooter. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshooter >run the printer troubleshooter.

How do I connect my HP DeskJet printer to my computer?

How to connect a printer via wired USB cable

  1. Step 1: Open windows setting. At the bottom left of your screen, click the Windows icon to reveal your Start Menu.
  2. Step 2: Access devices. Within the first row of your Windows settings, find and click the icon labeled “Devices”
  3. Step 3: Connect your printer.

Why is my printer connected but not printing?

My printer won’t print
Make sure there is paper in the tray(s), check the ink or toner cartridges aren’t empty, the USB cable is plugged in or the printer is connected to Wi-Fi. And if it is a network or wireless printer, try using a USB cable instead.

How do I get my printer back online?

Go to the Start icon on the bottom left of your screen then choose Control Panel and then Devices and Printers. Right click the printer in question and select “See what’s printing”. From the window that opens choose “Printer” from the menu bar at the top. Select “Use Printer Online” from the drop down menu.

Does my wireless printer need to be connected to the router?

While wireless printers don’t necessarily require a router, they do need an intermediary to facilitate communication with another wireless device.

How do I connect my HP wireless printer to my laptop?

Connect the printer with the Wireless Setup Wizard (printers with a touchscreen)

  1. Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router.
  2. Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, and then select Wireless Setup Wizard.
  3. Select the name of your network, and then enter the password to complete the connection. Note: