While this problem can be pretty frustrating, it is easy to fix, as we will show in this guide.

Why is my Excel File not printing?

There are a few reasons Excel might not be printing your documents. This can be due to your configuration or issues with the app. Below are some of the known causes in detail:

Outdated printer driver: If Excel is not printing all your document’s rows, columns, and images, it might due to issues with your printer driver. The solution to this is to update the driver to the latest version. Issues with the file format: For some reason, Excel might have problems printing your spreadsheets in their normal format. You need to change the format to XPS before printing. Problems with Excel: In some cases, it might be hard to pinpoint the cause of this issue, especially if the printer prints with other apps but Excel. You need to repair or uninstall the app using an uninstaller program and reinstall it later.

What can I do if Excel is not printing?

1. Check the Printer Selection

Sometimes, Excel is not printing texts and your files because you are not printing with the default printer. Following the steps above should rectify that quickly. Also, if you already have your printer as the default, some users have found a way around this issue by setting other printers as the default. Now, they use their printer, a normal printer, to print on Excel with great success. So, you can try the reverse process too.

2. Save the Spreadsheet as an XPS File

Some users have reported that Excel is not printing their files because of the file type. Changing to the XPS file seems to do the trick here.

3. Update the printer driver

Drivers are important for the smooth communication between your hardware and software components. So, if Excel, Word, and PDF files are not printing on your PC, it might be because your driver is outdated. If you can’t find the updated driver using the method above, you can go to the printer’s manufacturer’s website to download the latest version. SPONSORED Alternatively, you can save yourself the stress by updating the driver using a reliable tool in DriverFix to update your driver automatically.

4. Disable reliability options

At times, Excel is not printing your document because the file type is protected. You need to undo this setting and relaunch Excel to be able to print.

5. Repair Office

If the above fixes prove abortive and Excel is still not printing your documents, you might need to repair your Microsoft Office installation. This will detect any glitch causing this issue and fix it. Printing problems on Excel can be annoying, especially if your printer works on other apps. However, it is an issue that has proven solutions, as shown in this guide. If you still can’t print after applying the fixes above and still have the installation disk, you might need to uninstall Office and reinstall it. Hopefully, it does not come to that. Feel free to let us know the solution that worked for you in the comments below.

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