5 Ways to Fix Word Not Responding When Printing
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Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Restart Printer Spool Service
The print spooler, a Windows service managing print jobs, can face problems such as corrupted jobs or errors, affecting printing. Restarting the spooler clears stuck print jobs, enabling new ones to proceed, and resets the spooler, eliminating temporary issues.
Step 1:Press theWindows + R keysto open the Run menu. Typeservices.mscand hit theEnterkey.
Step 2:It will open the Services menu. Scroll down toPrint Spooler. Right-click on it and open thePropertiesfrom the context menu.
Step 3:SelectAutomaticfrom the Startup type menu and ensure it shows the running service status.
Fix 2: Re-Install Printer Drivers
If the drivers installed on your PC are faulty, it may affect printing jobs within apps. Therefore, try reinstalling the printer drivers on your PC. This will install a fresh version of drivers that may be free from bugs or corrupted components.
Step 1:OpenDevice Managerfrom the Start menu.
Step 2:ExpandPrint queues. Right-click on your printer from the list.
Step 2:SelectUninstall devicefrom the context menu.
Step 5:Close the Device Manager menu and restart the PC.
Your computer will install the required printer drivers during the reboot process.
Fix 3: Remove and Add the Printer
If the printer and its related components are not installed correctly on your PC, you may have issues printing documents. Therefore, try removing the printer from your PC and adding it once again.
Step 1:Open theSettingsmenu on Windows. SelectBluetooth & devicesfrom the left sidebar. SelectPrinters & scannersfrom the right pane.
Step 2:Open your printer from the list of devices. SelectRemovefrom the following menu.
Step 3:Now, go back to the Printers & scanners menu and selectAdd device. Connect your printer and wait for your PC to recognize it.
Fix 4: Export the Document as PDF and Print
If Microsoft Word stops responding when printing, you can move out of the environment and print it externally. You can do so byexporting the document as a PDFand printing the document.
To export the document, clickFile>Exportand select the PDF option. Then, select a destination of your choice to save the document.
Open the saved PDF and try printing the same.
Also Read:Fix printer on Windows keeps printing landscape instead of portrait
Fix 5: Repair Microsoft Office
If Microsoft Office has a bug and Word does not respond when you print, try repairing the app. Your PC can help detect problems with Microsoft Word and quickly fix them.
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp. Click onAppsin the sidebar and go toApps & features.
Step 2:Scroll down to findMicrosoft Office> click on thethree dotsnext to it > click onModify.
Step 3:Use the options to repair Microsoft Office and click onRepair. You can repair and fix the issues affecting it.
If none of the above methods work, upload the Word document to Google Docs or Microsoft Office online and print it.
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Last updated on 26 April, 2024
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