Printing problems with Windows 7 Service Pack 1
I just did an update of my Windows 7 which included Service Pack 1. Upon completion of the update, I could no longer print anything. The only thing that I can print is email from my Windows Mail program (Vista version). I have 1 printer connected to my computer and have 2 others on a network. I can print a test page from all of them. Two of the printers are HP's and one is a Samsung. Word, Word Perfect, Excel and every other program I have will simply not print. I get no error messages, except on Word Perfect, which indicates an "error initializing output device". When I try to pring a web page, I get a script error. From the Microsoft site I found a method to un-install updates, however, when I try to in-install the service pack, it will not complete. Have not been able to find any solutions! Need help.
March 9th, 2011 3:48pm

The driver might be corrupt during the update. I suggest you delete the printers and then reinstall them in Devices and Printers. Forum FAQ:How to remove a printer http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itprohardware/thread/4cb5f6e0-2cc3-4fef-ac75-e591ea74a246 Forum FAQ:How to manually add a printer with shipped driver http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itprohardware/thread/2c055ac8-b79e-4f30-a53d-798e69ed8d2f If the issue persists, please clear the printing subsystem and then reinstall the printer drivers. Regarding how to clear printing system, please refer: Forum FAQ:How to clear printing subsystem http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itprohardware/thread/ff17456a-3339-4dd8-a0b3-607d1a02ea8bPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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March 11th, 2011 12:38am

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