5 Ways to Fix Printer Isn’t Available Error on Android

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Use a USB Cable

If a wireless connection isn’t working and you are in a hurry, try using a cable to print documents. Grab a data cable and connect your Android phone to a printer. Before printing a document, check the cable connection and ensure there isn’t any major damage to either of the sides.

Fix 2: Force Stop Printer Spooler Service

To fix the ‘printer not available’ issue, you must force-stop the printer spooler service on your Android.

Step 1:On your Android smartphone, navigate toSettings>Apps>See all apps.

Step 2:Now, tap on thethree-dot iconat the top-right corner and selectShow System.

Step 3:Now, search forPrinter Spoolerand tap on it. Inside its settings, tap onForce Stop. Once done, print your document again.

Fix 3: Clear Data for App Plugin

You’ll need to clear data on your printer app plugin to fix the ‘this printer isn’t available now’ error. To do that:

Step 1:Find your printer’s companion app from the app drawer menu.

Step 2:Long-press on theappand open thei app infomenu. Now, selectStorage and cache.

Step 3:Finally, tapClear cachefrom the following menu.

Fix 4: Enable Print Service

If you have disabled the print service on your Android phone, it won’t find the printer. Here’s how to fix that.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your Android phone, and navigate toConnected devices>Connection preferences>Printing.

Step 2:Tap on yourprinter service. Enable the toggle from the following menu.

Fix 5: Try Third-Party Printing Services

If HP, Canon, or Brother printing services aren’t working properly, try installing a third-party one. The Google Play Store is packed with third-party printing services to choose from. You can download theNokoPrint mobile printing servicefrom the Play Store. The app lets you print PDFs, photos, docs, and web pages on most Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB printers.

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Last updated on 03 June, 2024

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