How to Fix Printer not working after Windows Update

Remove and reset the print spooler

A print spooler is a file that manages the printing process. To remove and reset the print spooler:

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type “services”, then select “Services” in the list of results.
2. Select the Standards tab, then double-click “Print Spooler” in the services list.
3. Select “Stop“, then select OK.
4. In the search box on the taskbar, enter ” %WINDIR%\system32\spool\printers “, select  ” %WINDIR%\system32\spool\PRINTERS ” in the list of results, and then delete all files in the folder.  
5. In the search box on the taskbar, type “services”, then select “Services” in the list of results.
6. Select the Standards tab, then double-click “Print Spooler” in the services list.
7. Select “Start“, select “Automatic” in the “Startup Type” box, and then click the OK button.

 Uninstall Windows Update

Because the problem occurs after Windows Update, you can choose to uninstall the update. However, this only works for minor updates and not for major changes.