How to Fix Canon Printer Not Responding Problem?

It is common for your Canon printer to become unresponsive without any warning. It can happen not only with your printer but with almost all printers, regardless of brand or type. Getting your Canon printer in a "not responding" state could be the result of various software and hardware conflicts, such as poor network connection, configuration problems, low ink level, print setting issues, and more. 
 

Moreover, the time and effort to fix this issue depend on the severity of the root cause of the issue. Plus, if you know the exact reason behind the problem, then it will be easier to fix it. Nevertheless, if you are unable to do so, then several troubleshooting methods can help fix the issue. Let's continue to thoroughly learn about the top 5 solutions. 

Solution 1: Check Connection

A weak or unstable connection is one of the key causes of your printer facing issues and becoming unresponsive while printing a document. Here are the points that will help you check the network connection. 

    1. Inspect if the USB cable connects the device and printer properly. 

    2. Next, try to plug the USB cable into a different device port. 

   3. Examine whether the WiFi is providing a stable internet connection. 

    4. Now, check if the printer is still showing the same not printing issue. 

Solution 2: Run the Troubleshooter

If your printer is in the "not responsive" state, then you can run the troubleshooter on your device to terminate any minor/major fixes on your device. Here are the steps you need to follow to do that. 

    1. Type Troubleshoot in the search bar on your PC and open it. 

    2. Under the Get up and Running section, click on Printer. 

    3. Click on the Run the Troubleshooter option. 

    4. Wait for the system to detect the problem. 

Solution 3: Restart the Print Spooler

With the help of the following steps, restart your Canon printer print spooler service to see if it is able to remove the problem. 

    1. Click the Windows button, type Services, and open it. 

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    2. Scroll and find the Print Spooler. 

    3. Next, right-click on the print spooler and click on Restart. 

    4. After restarting the spooler service, check if your printer problem is gone. 

Solution 4: Configure the Print Port Correctly

You can face the Canon printer's inability to be responsive if the port configuration is not done correctly. These are the quick steps to make corrections in the ports. 

   1. For the first step, open your control panel. 

    2. Click on the View Devices and Printers option. 

    3. Now, right-click on your printer option and then choose the Properties option. 

    4. Select the Ports tab and select your printer. 

    5. Click on the Apply button/option and then choose OK. 

Solution 5: Update the Printer Driver

The outdated driver is another key reason your printer gets into an error state. Update your Canon printer driver to its latest version by following the methods below. 

   1. Initially, press the Windows + R keys together to open the run dialog box and search "devmgmt.msc." 

     2. Click on Print Queues or Printer drop-down to find your printer. 

    3. Next, right-click on your Canon printer and choose the Update Driver option. 

   4. Click on the "Search automatically for the drivers" option. 

    5. Choose the Update option and click on the Download and Install button. 

    6. Check if the same problem still remains on your device. 

Final Words

Here, you got a detailed guide to various methods to fix the “Canon printer not responding” problem. You can use the solutions according to the problem your printer is showing. Also, it is beneficial to use all the methods one by one if you do not know about the root cause of the issue. Apart from that, you need to look for more solutions and guidance if the "not printing" error still persists for your printer.