How to Fix Microsoft Edge Crashing When Printing on Windows 11
Microsoft Edge is the default browser for Windows 11, so the tech company really put in the time and effort to improve the browser. Despite Microsoft’s efforts, Edge is not error-proof and sometimes, the browser keeps crashing when printing in Windows 11.
Now, you can copy the content from the site to a Word doc and print it, but you may end up with missing photos or an unusual overall aspect. Fortunately, there are a few fixes that you could try to get Edge working again.
1. Reconnect Your Account
Sometimes, you can’t print from Microsoft Edge because of a minor glitch. Reconnecting your account is a quick trick that could be enough to solve the problem.
To log out, click thethree-doticon at the top right and selectSettings. Then, in the right pane, openProfilesand clickSign out.
After you sign back in, attempt to print again.
2. Try to Print From Another Website
There’s a chance Edge crashes when printing because your computer might not support the website’s fonts. You can try and print from a different website and see if it works out.
Alternatively can try using a different browser. If it works, there’s something wrong with Microsoft Edge.
3. Print From Incognito Mode
There are plenty ofextensions to improve productivity with Edge, but a malfunctioning or corrupt extension might be the reason why you can’t print. To test this, you can disable all extensions and try to print.
Instead of manually disabling extensions one by one, use Incognito Mode. When you boot into Incognito Mode, Edge will deactivate all extensions automatically, letting you print without the risk of interference from addons.
If Edge doesn’t crash when printing, one of your extensions is causing the issue. Manually disable all extensions and reactivate them one by one to identify the faulty one.
4. Repair Edge
If you want to let Windows solve this Edge malfunction, you can try repairing the browser. During the repair process, Windows will reinstall the browser while identifying and replacing the files that affect its functionality. Fortunately, Windows will keep your data, so you don’t have to worry about lost passwords or saved bookmarks.
Go through these steps to repair Microsoft Edge:
If you’ve tried every solution until now and nothing worked, Edge might not be the culprit. Now it’s time for some system-level fixes.
5. Select the Right Printer
When you try to print a document in Edge, you have to select the printer. Edge might crash if you select a malfunctioning printer or one that’s no longer available.
PressCtrl + Pto bring up the Print window and use thePrinterdrop-down menu to choose the right printer. Alternatively, follow our guide onhow to a printer that’s not working on Windows 11to get the faulty one up and running.
6. Run the Printer Troubleshooter
When running into problems on your Windows computer, you should give the built-in troubleshooters a chance to get everything working again. So if Edge keeps crashing when printing, you should run the Printer troubleshooter. Here’s how you can do it:
7. Restart the Print Service
Windows has a service running in the background that manages everything print related. If the service stops working correctly, it may prevent you from printing anything on your computer. Follow these steps to restart the service:
Stop Edge From Crashing When Printing
With these tips, you can fix Microsoft Edge and stop it from crashing when printing. Also, you’ll know how to quickly fix it if you run into the same problem again.
Even if you encounter the occasional glitch, you should keep Edge as your default browser, especially if you’re a Windows 11 user.
Microsoft Edge is a far better browser than it once was. Here are some reasons to stick with Microsoft’s browser on Windows 11.
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