I have a Canon mg6620 printer that was working fine and this message appeared and it will no longer print.
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error message "Another computer is using the printer"
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wrando
, Mar 31 2018 08:52 AM
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DavisMcCarn
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Posted 02 April 2018 - 03:47 PM
Turn the printer off using the power button, unplug it from the wall for at least two minutes, plug it back in, turn it on, and then try it.
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Posted 03 April 2018 - 12:36 AM
Just go into Services and stop the Print Spooler service then start the service again.
Solves most printer issues (including this one)
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Posted 03 April 2018 - 02:08 AM
Is there any warning notice? Restarting the printer and reconnect it to your laptop/PC is the first step.
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Posted 03 April 2018 - 01:08 PM
Opera...how do I get into services.
ChaNicolsen...message....printer is in error state
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Posted 03 April 2018 - 01:12 PM
WinKey+R then SERVICES.MSC in the run box will open services; but, a different question; how is the printer connected (USB, Network, etc.)
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Posted 26 June 2018 - 03:19 AM
This has happened to me a number of times and on all of the computers on my home network, usually after a windows update. What I have found is if I go into settings - devices - printers & scanners - I have TWO Canon printers specified in my list. My printer is a Canon Pixma IP7200 series and when I look in the list I have a Canon IP7200 series AND a Canon 7200 series WS. The WS is now set as the DEFAULT printer. If I set the other one as the default printer I can now print without problems. I usually the remove the WS printer as it is not required.
However, it sometimes returns after a windows upgrade and so does the "Another Printer is using ..." issue. It works for me every time on all of my computers on my network. Hope this helps.
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