Panasonic Printer Issue After Windows Update

You may need to update your device often if you are using a Windows computer system. However, in some cases, if you try to use a printer after updating your Windows operating system, you might face issues. Then, you need to fix it by identifying the causes behind it. Also, if you know the reasons, it becomes effortless and quick to rectify the printer issue.

Therefore, now you are going to learn detailed information about the causes behind the Panasonic printer issue after the Windows update, as well as its solutions.

Solutions

Method 1. Install the printer driver on your computer

To uninstall and reinstall the drivers for your Panasonic printer, follow these steps:

1. Click on the 'Start' menu and search for 'Device Manager'.
2. Open the Device Manager window and locate the 'print queue' option.
3. Click on the arrow sign next to it to expand the print queue section.
4. Find your Panasonic printer name, right-click on it, and choose the 'uninstall Device' option.
5. To install the Panasonic printer driver, go to the official website of Panasonic.
6. Look for the download page and select the appropriate printer driver for your machine.
7. Click on the download option and wait for the drivers to download on your system.
8. Once the download is completed, run the downloaded setup and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation process.

Method 2. Inspect and fix the print spooler service of the printer

To troubleshoot printing issues with your Panasonic printer, follow these steps:

• To clear all the print jobs of your Panasonic printer, you need to follow the steps mentioned below:
• Press the Windows logo button and the R key on the keyboard simultaneously. This will open the Run dialog box on the bottom left side of your screen.
• In the search field of the Run dialog, type 'services.msc' and hit the Enter key or click on the 'Ok' option.
• In the Services window, find the 'print spooler' option and right-click on it.
• From the list of options, choose 'Stop.'
• Open the Run dialog again and type '%WINDIR%\system32\spool\printers' in the search box. Press Enter.
• It will take you to the folder where all the print jobs are stored. Delete all the files from that specific folder to clear all the print jobs of your Panasonic printer.
• Go back to the Services tab and double-click on the 'print spooler.'
• Click on the 'Start' option.
• For the startup type, choose the 'Automatic' option and then click on 'OK.' This will save all the changes on your computer/laptop.
• Finally, print a copy of the document to see if the printer is still having any issues or not.

Method 3. Install the Panasonic printer on your computer device

• Before we perform further steps, it is necessary to turn on the Panasonic printer and connect it to the network.
• Next, move to the 'Start' menu on display and right-click on the icon.
• After that, a list of options will appear on the screen; from the list, choose the 'Control Panel' option.
• Now, click on 'Hardware and Sound' in the Control Panel window. (This option can differ on the different Windows OS devices.)
• Afterward, you need to select the 'Devices and Printers' option.
• Then, try to locate the 'Add printer' and click on the option.
• It will show all the devices available for connection. (However, in case you can see the option of your Panasonic printer device, you have to select 'The printer device that I need isn't listed.')
• Then, in the next tab using the manual settings, you are required to choose the add a local Panasonic printer or network connection.
• Once the earlier process is done properly, you need to click on the 'Next' option.
• In the last step, complete the Panasonic printer installation by following the screen instructions.