How to Resolve the Error "Printer Driver is Not Available"

James99 · 11.1.2023, 14:52

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</p><h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
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line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">There are times when you'll encounter a  </font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Printer Driver is unavailable” </font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black;
mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"> error while printing documents from a Windows PC. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">This type of issue is quite common on HP printers, although it can occur with other brands as well. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">An “Epson printer driver is unavailable error,” for instance, is a relatively frequent report among Epson printer users. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">So what should you do if you encounter this particular problem? </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">You'll find out in this article. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">If you find the same issue after following the instructions below, you can contact the nearest </font></font></span><span style="color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext"><a href="https://www.a1printerrepair.com/services/printer-driver-issue/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">A1 Printer Repair Center</font></font></span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"> in the USA.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-font-kerning:18.0pt"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">What does it mean when a printer's driver is unavailable?</font></font></span><span style="font-size:24.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-font-kerning:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">What exactly does it indicate when a printer driver is not accessible, then? </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">This typically indicates that there is a specific driver issue stopping your printer from communicating properly with your computer. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">This issue can occasionally be seen as a status on the Windows OS's driver software.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">This issue typically occurs when a printer driver needs to be updated, is corrupt, or requires new Windows updates. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The most frequent reasons for this issue, however, are faulty and incompatible printer drivers.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-font-kerning:18.0pt"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">How to Correct the "Printer Driver Unavailable" Error?</font></font></span><span style="font-size:24.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-font-kerning:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Even if you replace your printer's ink cartridges, you won't be able to print due to a printer driver not available error. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Additionally, it stops you from ever using other comparable features like copy and scan. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Use one of the below-listed troubleshooting techniques if you run into this problem.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">However, you might want to finish a few requirements beforehand before using any approach. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">They will make troubleshooting processes much easier and faster. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Please be aware that the second criteria is only required if the first one is unsuccessful.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:
normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">First Requirement – Change UAC Settings</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Before Windows tries to make any system modifications, User Account Control (UAC) will alert you in Windows 10, 8, or 7. These kinds of modifications typically entail user or administrative rights. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Set your UAC preferences so that it won't prevent you from installing the parts and drivers for your printer. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">You can accomplish this by following these steps:</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">1. Before continuing, confirm that you are the Administrator of your computer.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">2. Change the user account control settings by going to Control Panel > User Accounts.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">3. Set the slider to the third position, which is two levels above Never Notify and one step below Always Notify. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">On the right side, there is a box with a summary of the scene. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">At the top, it ought to read, "Notify me only when apps attempt to alter anything on my computer (default)". </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">At the bottom of the box, it should also say, "Recommended if you use known apps and visit familiar websites."</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
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<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
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line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">4. Select OK.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">5. If a User Account Control Settings popup displays asking for your consent to let the program make modifications to your device, click Yes.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>

<h3 style="margin-top:0in;background:#F9F9F9"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Second Requirement – Complete Admin Account Verification</font></font></span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:windowtext;mso-color-alt:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></b></h3>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The first need might not, though, because Windows has added a verification step. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">As the name implies, the process assists in confirming your identity as the Administrator and guards against unauthorized access to your account. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Additionally, it extends the admin user's power over all modifications made to the computer. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">To finish this process:</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">1. Before continuing, confirm that you are logged in as the computer's Administrator.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">2. Navigate to the PC settings' Control Panel > User Accounts > Make Changes to My Account. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Below the heading for Your Info, click Verify.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">3. Windows will inquire as to how you would like to obtain the code. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">After selecting your email address, click Next.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:
115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">4. The verification code will be sent by Microsoft to the provided email address. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Click Next after pasting the code in the appropriate place.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">5. The verification step will no longer be present after you start installing your printer's drivers after you have verified your account.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h3 style="margin-top:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:15.0pt;
line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Method #1: Reinstall your Printer's Drivers</font></font><o:p></o:p></span></h3>

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0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The driver for your printer has been corrupted or has lost other crucial data. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">If so, you'll need to remove all relevant software from your computer and reinstall the driver. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">How to do it:</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
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<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">1. Select Device Manager under Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device and Printers.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:
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<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">2. In order to see the drop-down menu, click Print queues. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">On the list, locate your printer model, then right-click on the icon for it. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">When Windows asks you to confirm the action, select the Uninstall device option and then click Uninstall.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">3. Click Devices and Printers in the Control Panel of the computer. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Select your printer, then click Remove device in the window's top right corner.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">4. Reinstall the drivers for your printer. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Ensure that the installation contains all required parts.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h3 style="margin-top:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:15.0pt;
line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Method #2: Update your Windows OS</font></font><o:p></o:p></span></h3>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Another potential reason for a driver is not available on the printer problem is an outdated operating system. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">If so, the best course of action to fix the issue would be to install every Windows update that is readily accessible. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Follow these instructions to update your Windows OS:</font></font></span><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">1. Update is entered by clicking the Search Bar button next to the Windows Start Menu button.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">2. You will see a list of potential possibilities connected to your search in the search bar. </font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Click the Check for Updates button after finding and choosing Windows Update.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">3. As soon as updates become available, Windows will start looking for them and installing them for you.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">4. Restart your computer after it's finished.</font></font></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:115%;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
line-height:115%;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">5. See if there are any changes by printing a page from your computer.</font></font></span></h2><p class="sceditor-nlf"><br></p>