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Google Docs Not Printing: 5 Easy Methods to Enable it
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Updated onOctober 31, 2023
updated onOctober 31, 2023
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While Google Docs remains a super powerful real-time document authoring andcollaboration software, it occasionally has issues. One of the most common is Google Docs not printing anything.
The problem can arise for several reasons, and you will have to either identify the underlying cause and execute the relevant fix or try them all. Surprisingly, the latter turns out to be quicker. So, let’s find out all about the problem.
Why is my Google Docs not printing?
Here are a few reasons Google Docs is not printing:
How can I fix Google Docs if it’s not printing?
Before heading to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones to try:
If these don’t work, the ones listed next should.
1. Disable extensions
Several users reported that Google Docs was not printing a full page with theAwesome Print Extensioninstalled. Some also reported issues with theGrammarlyextension, so look out for these two, along with the others.
2. Clear browser cache
3. Update the printer driver
Drivers are critical for the effective functioning of connected hardware, and if these are outdated, corrupt, or incompatible,updating the drivershould do the trick.
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4. Try incognito mode
Every browser has an Incognito or Private browsing mode, wherein the installed extensions, site cookies, and other similar aspects don’t work. And if these are causing the trouble, switching to the mode might work.
For Google Chrome, hitCtrl+Shift+Nto open an Incognito window. The same shortcut works on Microsoft Edge as well. If Google Docs is still not printing in color, head to the last solution.
5. Download the document and then print it
Remember that this should only be used as a last resort if the other solutions don’t fix things when Google Docs is printing blank pages or not printing at all. Also, we recommend you keep looking for browser updates.
Besides, if you are considering switching browsers for a better experience, check thebest browsers for Windows.
If you have questions or fixed things with a solution not listed here, drop them in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Google services,online document creation,web-based software,word processor
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
