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FIX: Printer Unspecified Device in Windows 10 Bug
Learn about the main causes of your printer’s functioning issue and try our recommendations to fix it
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Updated onOctober 11, 2024
updated onOctober 11, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
If you’ve encountered a problem where your printer is listed in the Unspecified device section and can’t run the device, you’re not alone. This issue is usually caused by the system’s inability to detect the printer.
Luckily, it’s easy to fix. Just follow the step by step instructions below.
How to stop my printer from showing as an Unspecified device?
1. Run the Windows Troubleshooter
2. Update the printer driver
A quicker, and oftentimes safer option is to usededicated updater software. They can automatically update your drivers and fix the damaged ones.
3. Remove and then install the printer
4. Update Windows
We hope that our solutions helped you fix this issue. If you liked this article, leave a comment in the comment section below.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
