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FIX: Microsoft Office Picture Manager not printing
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Updated onFebruary 28, 2024
updated onFebruary 28, 2024
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All the photo viewer apps offer printing functionality. However, some users have reported Microsoft Office Picture Manager not printing issues on their computers.
One user reported in theMicrosoft Communityexplaining a similar issue:
Three days ago Office Picture Manager stopped printing pictures (HP laptop/HP C4450 Photosmart printer/Windows7). I can still download and edit the pictures. I CAN print the pictures in Picasa.
This error can occur due to incorrect printer setting configuration or outdated printer drivers. Some users have also searched for the following error message:
Print pictures error windows can’t find this picture
In this article, we discuss a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the Microsoft Office Picture Manager is not printing error in Windows 10.
How can I fix Microsoft Office Picture Manager?
1. Use photo editing software
There’s no doubt that you usually see Microsoft Office Picture Manager as a flexible way to manage your pictures. However, there are better tools out there that may handle all your picture printing tasks with ease.
Adobe Photoshopis a great example. You can do so much more than you’re used to from Picture Manager with any of them.
Besides directly printing photos, do note that those easy-to-use tools available in Photoshop are suitable for web and mobile too.
As for the intuitive Adobe Sensei machine learning, it always recognizes people and themes, so that creating an organized album is a matter of mere minutes.
2. Change the default printer
If the issue persists, open Device and Printers again and setMicrosoft XPSas the default printer. Try to print again and check for any improvement.
3. Update printer drivers
Windows can’t automatically find and download new drivers? Don’t worry, we’ve got theright guidefor you.
4. Check your antivirus program
Depending on the antivirus you are using, the settings to access the Application and Device Control option may vary.
As the feature can block certain apps from running in a certain location, disabling the feature or removing the file from the blocked app list can help.
5. Use a Restore Point
If System Restore isn’t working, don’t panic. Check thisuseful guideand set things right once again.
This option is particularly helpful if the Picture Manager stopped printing after a power outrage or completing the installation of a new program.
Note that, while the Restore Point does not affect your personal files and data, it will remove any programs installed after the restore point was created.
If you still have problems, you might need to reinstall anddownload Microsoft Office Picture Managerto fix them permanently.
For any other questions or suggestions, feel free to reach in the comments section below.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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