{"id":3371,"date":"2018-05-15T18:16:53","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T18:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=3371"},"modified":"2025-10-18T17:52:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:52:57","slug":"resolving-windows-cannot-locate-a-suitable-print-driver-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/resolving-windows-cannot-locate-a-suitable-print-driver-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolving “Windows Cannot Locate a Suitable Print Driver” Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

Printing problems always crop up at a bad time. For example, \u2018Windows cannot locate a suitable print driver on Windows 10\u2019<\/i> is a vexing issue you can run into when trying to share a printer over a local network or install your printing device for the first time.<\/p>\n

So, if you keep failing to get a nice printed copy of your electronic document due to the nuisance described above, it is time you learnt how to fix Windows cannot locate a suitable print driver.<\/p>\n

For this purpose, we have drawn up an exhaustive list of proven tips for you to work your way through:<\/p>\n

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1. Fix your printer driver via Device Manager<\/h2>\n

The printer driver which your Windows 10 struggles to find might be corrupt or out of date. Fortunately, your operating system has its way of ironing such problems out: the built-in Device Manager tool is designed to get problematic drivers back on track automatically.<\/p>\n

First, you can try reinstalling your printer driver, using Device Manager:<\/p>\n

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  1. On your keyboard, locate the Windows logo key and the X<\/code> letter key and press them simultaneously.<\/li>\n
  2. In the list of available options, navigate to Device Manager<\/em> and click on it.<\/li>\n
  3. Once you are in the Device Manager<\/em> menu, from the list of your devices, select your printer and right-click on it.<\/li>\n
  4. Choose the Uninstall<\/em> option. Confirm the uninstallation of the device when the Confirm Device Uninstall<\/em> window pops up. If prompted, make sure to leave the option to delete the driver software for the device unchecked.<\/li>\n
  5. Get the all-clear to proceed and restart your PC.<\/li>\n
  6. Your device driver will be installed by your Windows 10 automatically. You may even see the message stating this.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And here is what you should do to make Device Manager search for updated driver software in case the reinstallation manoeuvre does not work for you:<\/p>\n

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    1. Press the Windows logo key + X<\/code> shortcut on your keyboard.<\/li>\n
    2. Select Device Manager<\/em> from the list of search results.<\/li>\n
    3. Device Manager<\/em> will open. Go to the list of your devices and locate your printer.<\/li>\n
    4. Right-click on your printing device. Opt to update its driver software.<\/li>\n
    5. Let your operating system search for the necessary driver online.<\/li>\n
    6. Agree to install the software found.<\/li>\n
    7. Restart your PC and see if your problem has been resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The catch is, Device Manager may fail to find the latest manufacturer-recommended versions of the drivers you need to get your printing device up and running. As such, we recommend you to proceed to the following method \u2013 it is sure to help you get out of the predicament you are in.<\/p>\n

      2. Use a special tool to resolve your driver issues<\/h2>\n

      The easiest and safest way to get your drivers in tip-top shape is to use a reliable tool such as Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a>. This intuitive solution will fix and update all your drivers \u2013 not only those related to your printer. What you need to do to get such a result is click just one button \u2013 the tool will immediately examine all your drivers and walk you through the process of repairing or updating them if need be.<\/p>\n

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      3. Update your printer driver manually<\/h2>\n

      This is definitely the solution for those who have a high level of technical expertise and a good understanding of computer architecture. If that is your case, you are free to search for the necessary printer driver online.<\/p>\n

      To begin with, make sure you know all the required details \u2013 bear in mind that installing a wrong driver may lead to further problems. So, check things twice before opting for a particular piece of soft.<\/p>\n

      Besides, use only reputable and safe sources of software. As such, start your quest with visiting the official website of your printer\u2019s manufacturer \u2013 to be precise, the support section should be your starting point. With that said, we strongly advise you to use a dependable security tool to keep malware, spyware, and viruses at bay.<\/p>\n

      You can scan an item with the built-in Windows Defender solution.<\/p>\n

      First, let\u2019s make sure the real-time protection is on:<\/p>\n

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      1. Click on the Windows logo icon on your Taskbar<\/em>.<\/li>\n
      2. Navigate to the gear icon and click on it \u2013 the Settings<\/em> app will open.<\/li>\n
      3. Select Update and Security<\/em>.<\/li>\n
      4. Go to Windows Security<\/em>. Then move to Virus & threat protection<\/em>.<\/li>\n
      5. Proceed to the Virus & threat protection<\/em> settings.<\/li>\n
      6. Locate the Real-time protection<\/em> option. Turn it on if it is disabled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        And here is how you can scan a specific item, such as your new driver installer, with Windows Defender:<\/p>\n

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        1. Right-click on the item you wish to scan for malware and viruses.<\/li>\n
        2. Select the Scan<\/em> with Windows Defender<\/em> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Alternatively, you can do the following:<\/p>\n

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          1. Open your Start<\/em> menu and proceed to Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n
          2. Select Update & Security<\/em> and go to Windows Security<\/em>.<\/li>\n
          3. Choose Virus & threat protection<\/em>.<\/li>\n
          4. Select Run<\/em> a new advanced scan.<\/li>\n
          5. Choose the Custom scan<\/em> option.<\/li>\n
          6. Click Scan now<\/em> and select the item you want to check.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Another way to keep nefarious entities out is to use Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a>. You can employ this tool to trace and eliminate the latest and most cunning threats from the world of malware. The best news is, Auslogics Anti-Malware can work in tandem with your main anti-virus solution, providing an extra layer of protection.<\/p>\n