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My printer has lost its driver so printer is not working.

Debra Ellis 0 Reputation points
2026-06-20T10:55:00.9266667+00:00

the driver on my printer is not available, how do in reinstall the driver.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Onyx Is here 4,275 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-20T12:12:21.7433333+00:00

    Sorry to hear you're having trouble.

    If the steps already provided do not work for you then one of the best alternate solutions would be to go the the support website for the brand of printer you're using and download the drivers from there. This will ensure that you're also getting the latest possible drivers and updates.

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    2026-06-20T10:55:13.01+00:00

    Follow these steps in Windows 10 to reinstall a missing or broken printer driver:

    1. Remove the printer
      1. Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
      2. Select the printer, then select Remove device (or Remove), and confirm.
      3. Restart the PC.
    2. Let Windows reinstall the driver automatically
      1. After restart, go back to Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
      2. Select Add a printer or scanner (or Add device).
      3. Let Windows detect the printer and install the recommended driver.
    3. Update or reinstall the driver via Device Manager (if needed)
      1. Select Start > Device Manager.
      2. Expand Printers (or Print queues).
      3. Right‑click the printer and select Update driver and follow the prompts.
      4. If no update is found or the driver is still not working, right‑click the printer again and select Uninstall device.
      5. Restart the PC so Windows can attempt to reinstall the driver automatically.
    4. Download the latest driver from the printer manufacturer (if Windows can’t find one)
      1. Go to the printer manufacturer’s support website.
      2. Search for the exact printer model.
      3. Download a driver that matches the Windows version (Windows 10) and system type (32‑bit or 64‑bit).
      4. Run the installer, complete setup, and restart the PC.

    If the printer still does not work after installing the latest driver, repeat the remove/reinstall steps and then check for driver updates again using Windows Update or Device Manager.

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