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Clarasfs
Jun 08, 2026Copper Contributor
My printer isn't working on Windows 11
I am having a frustrating issue with my printer and I cannot figure out what is causing it. The printer is connected to my computer, and it used to work perfectly fine, but now whenever I try to prin...
KapilArya
Jun 08, 2026MVP
Please try this:
Open Services using services.msc command.
Locate Print Spooler service, it should be having Running status.
Right click on it, select Stop.
Wait for Print Spooler service to stop.
Again right click on it, select Start this time.
If issue still persists, you can refer other suggestions in this fix:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-printer-not-working-in-windows-11
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.