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Printer problems after upgrading under Windows, what did I do wrong?


Printer problems after an upgrade or update under current Windows 11, 10, ... and MS Server operating systems are not uncommon!



You haven't done anything wrong either, you just have to reinstall the printer, which is not difficult. Tip! The original installation DVD / CD from the printer manufacturer is usually best off. 

 
Content / Tips / Solutions:

1.) ... fix printer problems under Windows!
2.) ... Helpful tips for printer problems under Windows!
3.) ... Why are there printer problems under Windows?
4.) ... How can I prevent printer problems under Windows? 


See also: ►  What is printer queue?

1.) Fix printer problems under Windows!

Insert the original DVD, or for a download, open the folder with the original driver, do not install directly with the setup file or Install.exe, otherwise gigabits of software will be installed that you do not need.

Instead, open the printer folder and click "Add printer" (... see Image-1 Point to 3)

command shell:printersfolder

After selecting from the printer! go to the data carrier (... see Image-2 Point 1 to 7) and select the folder on the installation DVD!


(Image-1) Printer problems after upgrading Windows 11, 10, ... do nothing wrong!
Printer problems after upgrading under Windows 11, 10, do nothing wrong!

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(Image-2) Printer problems after upgrading Windows 11, 10!
Printer problems after upgrading Windows 11, 10!

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2.) Helpful tips for printer problems under Windows!

► ... printer management, print server, drivers, ports & printers under Windows 10!  
► ... get old printers working under Windows 10!
► ... Share and share from the printer under Windows !
► ... directory y printout program for Windows!




3.) Do you keep having printer problems under Windows?

This is of course often the case under Windows 10 with the Redstone Update, with most Windows 10 and 11 computers it happens with the auto update. It is also possible that Windows-10 or Windows 11 does not recognize the digital signature from the new printer driver.

4.) How can I prevent printer problems under Windows? 

You should keep the installation DVD in a safe place in order to be able to fix new printer problems more quickly. 

For this reason, you should go to the official printer manufacturer's website to download the latest driver. 

Here is a small list of websites where you can download the required driver software: 
►  Brother  ►  HP  ►  Samsung  ►  Dell  ►  Xerox  ►  Epson  ►  Canon  ►  OKI  ► Kyocera 


 



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