If a driver for your device couldn’t be automatically installed, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use. You can check by following the steps below: Select Start > Settings > Windows Update .

Here are several ways to update your printer driver. Windows Update might find an updated version of your printer driver. To use it: If Windows Update finds an updated driver, it will download and install it, and your printer will automatically use it.

Sometimes there is a need to replace a printer's driver on Universal Print connector with another driver. This may be done if: The existing driver is causing compatibility issues with Universal Print. There is an alternate driver which enables more print options for the printer via Universal Print.

Reinstalling the printer driver requires uninstalling the printer driver from your Windows 10/11 installation and then installing a fresh copy of the driver. Here is how to reinstall the printer driver in Windows 10 and Windows 11. NOTE: This method applies to printers from all brands, including HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, and Samsung.

Updating a printer driver on Windows 11 is a straightforward process that ensures your printer functions optimally with your computer. You need to check for the latest driver via Windows Update or the manufacturer’s website, uninstall the old driver if necessary, and then install the updated version.