Printer shows 'Driver is unavailable' on Windows
The printer driver is corrupted or missing. Uninstall the printer from Windows completely, then reconnect it and let Windows install the driver again. This fixes it in most cases.
When your printer shows 'Driver is unavailable', Windows has lost or corrupted the software that talks to your printer. The physical printer is fine, but Windows doesn't know how to use it. We'll remove the broken driver completely and reinstall it fresh.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Installing a driver from a website without first removing the old one. this leaves broken files behind and the problem stays
Signs you need professional help
- If the printer still shows 'Driver unavailable' after removing it and letting Windows reinstall the driver, the printer hardware or connection is failing. Give us a call and we can check your printer.
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