Printer not printing FAQ
The catch-all for printers that won't print, print garbled text, show errors, or just stopped working.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
Check our detailed troubleshooting guides for step-by-step fixes, or use the FixMyPrinter assistant for guided help. Each guide covers the most common causes and includes OS-specific and brand-specific steps.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
Slow printing is usually caused by: print quality set to 'Best' (switch to 'Normal' for everyday documents), a complex document with high-resolution images, a slow Wi-Fi connection (try USB for large jobs), or the printer processing many queued jobs. Also check if the driver is using a WSD port instead of TCP/IP — WSD is slower.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
Check our detailed troubleshooting guides for step-by-step fixes, or use the FixMyPrinter assistant for guided help. Each guide covers the most common causes and includes OS-specific and brand-specific steps.
Check our detailed troubleshooting guides for step-by-step fixes, or use the FixMyPrinter assistant for guided help. Each guide covers the most common causes and includes OS-specific and brand-specific steps.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
Check our detailed troubleshooting guides for step-by-step fixes, or use the FixMyPrinter assistant for guided help. Each guide covers the most common causes and includes OS-specific and brand-specific steps.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.
When a printer won't print: check which printer is set as default (it may be sending to 'Microsoft Print to PDF'), open the print queue to clear any stuck jobs, verify the printer shows as online (not offline or paused), and try printing a simple text file from Notepad. If the test file prints, the original document or app is the issue.