Microsoft Word will only print one time

Question

Microsoft Word will only print one time, and then I have to close Word and open it back up to print again. Still only one print. Sometimes I have to reboot computer.

Answer 1

Dear @David Robinson,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A. 

Based on your description, Microsoft Word is able to print successfully once, but subsequent print attempts fail until Word is closed and reopened (and sometimes only after rebooting the computer).

From my research and experience with similar cases, Microsoft Word itself does not have any built-in limitation that allows printing only once. When this behavior occurs, it is most commonly related to the Windows printing subsystem, rather than Word or the document itself.

In particular, the issue is usually caused by the Windows Print Spooler service becoming stuck after the first print job, or a problematic or outdated printer driver that does not properly release the print job after printing.

To help isolate and resolve the issue, I recommend the following steps:

1/ Restart the Print Spooler service

• Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter
• Locate Print Spooler, right-click it, and select Restart

This often clears stuck print jobs and restores normal printing.

2/ Update or reinstall the printer driver

• Remove the printer from Settings > Printers & scanners
• Download and install the latest driver directly from the printer manufacturer’s website

Driver-related issues are a very common cause of this behavior.

3/ Test printing from another application

• Try printing a simple file from NotepadThis helps determine whether the issue is specific to Word or affects printing system-wide.

You can find more detailed instructions here: Fix printing problems in Word, Excel, or other apps

Please understand that our initial response does not always resolve the issue immediately. However, with your help and more detailed information, we can work together to find a solution.  

I hope this information helps point you in the right direction. If you run into any issues while trying the steps, or if something still doesn’t feel quite right, please don’t hesitate to reach out again. I’ll do my best to support you however I can.  

Looking forward to hearing back from you with any updates or additional details. 

Warm regards, 

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Answer 2

Are you selecting the number of copies? If you are saving the file to your computer, you can make copies of it. Use "Save As" and change the name each time, or save to a different place.