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Printer isn't showing up when I try to print

Anonymous
2012-03-15T14:26:46+00:00

My printer isn't showing up on my list of printers on my pop up print screen when I try to print.  When I go to my Device and Printers section the printer is listed.    However, under the General Section of the pop up screen for that particular printer it says "unavailable"  But under the Hardware section of the pop up screen it says it is "Working Properly" and under the Web Services section it says it is "Currently Connected."  Help!!!

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-03-16T07:08:50+00:00

    Hi,

    Which application are you using to print?

    Step 1:

    When you click on the option print within the application, click on add a printer and check.

    Step 2:

    Check if the device is listed under devices and printer. If not, add a printer and check.

    Reference:

    Install, view, and manage your devices and printers

    **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Install-view-and-manage-your-devices-and-printers**

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-09-13T09:12:22+00:00

    my printer is the default printer but when I try to print the print box comes up but my  printer isn't there

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-03-23T19:45:38+00:00

    Hi,

    Which application are you using to print?

    Step 1:

    When you click on the option print within the application, click on add a printer and check.

    Step 2:

    Check if the device is listed under devices and printer. If not, add a printer and check.

    Reference:

    Install, view, and manage your devices and printers

    **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Install-view-and-manage-your-devices-and-printers**

    did not fix my problem

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-03-23T19:43:50+00:00

    did not work for me

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-03-23T20:32:57+00:00

    Rather than replying to a 5-year-old thread that relies on an outdated link (which probably never helped anyway), please ask your own question, describing your system and your particular issue.

    Don't forget to include at least:

    • The edition of Windows you have, including whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit
    • The make and model of your printer
    • How your printer is connected to your computer
    • The complete text of any error messages.

    For additional suggestions, please read:

    How to begin your own, new thread about your computer & your problem

    How to ask a question

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