Reconnect a printer to a PC Tutorial

This means that the Windows background service responsible for managing jobs has unexpectedly failed and stopped working. To fix this you need to start running the automated printer troubleshooter in the Windows Get Help App. This will begin to automatically run diagnostics on the printer and attempt to fix most printer issues.

If it fails to solve the problem, try going to general troubleshooting:

1. Unplug the printer and restart it wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in and turn it on.

2. Can also check the cables or wireless connection: Make sure that the printer’s USB cable is properly connected from the printer to your PC.

3. Then try uninstalling and reinstall your printer: select the Start button, then select Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printer & scanners. Select the printer you want to uninstall. Select the Remove Then confirm you’re sure you want to remove this device by selecting Yes.

4. Then reinstall the printer, select Start, Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & scanners.