Fix printer error 1726 in just a couple of simple steps

If you are installing a new printer after a Windows update, you may encounter printer error 1726. This error can occur with HP as well as Brother printers. This error can occur due to various reasons, including Windows issues, printer driver incompatibility, etc.

If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve printer error 1726 in Windows 10 and help you put your printer back to work.

How can I fix printer error 1726 in Windows 10?

1. Check the Print Spooler status

1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
2. Type services.msc and click OK to open Services.
3. On the Services window, locate the Printer Spooler service.
4. Right-click on Printer Spooler and select Properties.
   
   
5. Check the status. If it is stopped, click on the Start button.
6. Now try to install the printer and check for any improvements.

Print Spooler service is not working in Windows 10? Follow the simple steps from this guide to fix the issue.

2. Uninstall and reinstall the printer

Uninstall the software

1. Click Start and type control. Open Control Panel from the search options.
2. Go to Poragms > Programs and Features.
3. Select your HP Printer name and click Uninstall. Click Yes to confirm the action.

You can’t open Control Panel? Take a look at this step-by-step guide to find a solution.

Remove the printer

1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
2. Type control and click OK.
3. Go to Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printer.
4. Right-click on your printer Remove Device / Uninstall Device.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the removal.

Install the printer

1. To install the printer make sure it is connected to the computer.
2. Download and install the printer software from the manufacturer’s website.
3. Install the software and it should recognize the connected printer.

3. Reset this PC

1. Click Start and select Settings.
2. Select Update and Security.
3. Select the Recovery tab from the left panel.
   
4. Under Reset this PC, click the Get Started button.
5. In the Choose an option window, you will see two options:
   Keep my files – Remove apps and settings, but keeps your personal files.
   Remove Everything – Remove all of your personal files, apps, and settings.
6. Select Keep my files option and follow the on-screen instructions. This will remove all the installed programs on your PC but keep the files and reset the PC.
7. Once done, try installing the printer again and check if the error is resolved.
8. If the issue persists, use the Remove Everything option.
9. Once done you should be able to install the printer without errors.

If you’re having trouble opening the Setting app, take a look at this article to solve the issue.

Disaster strikes and you can’t reset your PC! Fortunately, we’ve got the right solutions for you.

If the issue still persists, as a last resort, try to perform a complete reset of your Windows computer following the above steps. As noted earlier, resetting the PC will uninstall any apps that are installed on your computer.

Printer error 1726 is a generic error and can occur due to many reasons. Follow the initial troubleshooting tips first. If the issue persists, you may have to reset the PC or perform a clean install of Windows.

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