Cannot print from Snipping Tool in Windows 11/10

If you cannot print from the Snipping Tool in Windows 11/10, this post will help you fix this issue. Usually, this issue may occur due to corrupt system files, corrupt drivers, etc.

Cannot print from Snipping Tool in Windows 11/10

Use these fixes, if you cannot print from the Snipping Tool in Windows 11/10:

Restart your PC & printer
Clear Print Queue
Update Printer and Graphics card driver
Repair or Reset Snipping Tool
Run SFC and DISM scan
Uninstall and reinstall the Snipping Tool with the PowerShell command.

Let’s start.

1] Restart your PC and printer

Restarting your PC and printer can fix temporary glitches. When you use your computer, temporary files and cache build up. These files can sometimes become corrupted or interfere with printing. We suggest you restart your PC & printer and check if it brings any changes.

2] Clear Print Queue

Sometimes, previous print files stop new files in the print queue. This can also cause printing issues. In such a case, clearing the print queue can help. To do so, follow the steps provided below:

Open the Services Manager. Locate the Print Spooler service, right-click on it, and select Stop. After stopping the Print Spooler Service in the Services Manager, open the File Explorer and go to the following location:

C:\Windows\System32\spool

Here, you will find the PRINTERS folder. Open it and delete all the files inside it. Do not delete the PRINTERS folder.

After deleting the files inside the PRINTERS folder, start the Print Spooler service. Open the Services and locate the Print Spooler. Right-click on it and click on Start.

3] Update Printer and Graphics card driver

Sometimes, outdated or incompatible drivers can cause the issue. Make sure your Printer and Graphics card drivers are up to date.

You can download the latest Graphics card driver from your computer manufacturer’s official website. After downloading the Graphics card driver, completely remove the Graphics card driver by using DDU and after that run the installer file and install the driver.

You should also update your Printer Drivers and Software.

4] Repair or Reset Snipping Tool

Repairing or resetting the Snipping Tool can help to fix this issue. First, repair the Snipping Tool app, and if that doesn’t resolve the issue, you can proceed with resetting the app. To do so, use the below steps:

Open Windows Settings and go to Apps > Apps & features.
Click the three-dotted button of the Snipping tool and select Advanced options.
Click on the Repair button.
Try to open the Snipping Tool.

If it doesn’t work, click on the Reset button.

Read: Snipping Tool is not working on your computer

5] Run SFC and DISM scan

You should scan the system files for potential corruption. To do this, run the System File Checker tool as well as the DISM Tool.

Read: Snipping Tool is locked, freezes, or crashing

6] Uninstall and reinstall the Snipping Tool with the PowerShell command

Uninstalling and reinstalling the Snipping Tool with PowerShell gives it a fresh start, potentially resolving slow speeds caused by corrupted files. To do so, use the below steps:

Press the Windows + S key and search for PowerShell.
Right-click on it and Run as administrator.

Copy and paste the following command into the PowerShell window and press Enter:

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.ScreenSketch* | remove-appxpackage

This command will uninstall the Snipping Tool from your system. After uninstalling the Snipping Tool, reinstall it by running the following command in the elevated PowerShell window.

Get-AppXPackage *Microsoft.ScreenSketch* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

I hope this helps.

Why is Print Screen not working on Windows 11?

There can be a few reasons why your print screen is not working on Windows 11. Some of the most common reasons are outdated or missing drivers, temporary glitches, a disabled Print Screen key, etc. To fix this issue, you can perform some troubleshooting steps like restarting your PC, updating your keyboard driver, checking your keyboard settings, etc.