Word can’t print due to a problem with the printer setup

Anonymous
2018-06-01T19:46:26+00:00

I'm on Word 16.15 (Office Insider Fast), and printing has become a nightmare. I can only get one successful print job sent before printing quits completely and I have to quit and re-open Word...

I see others have had this issue - any resolution/workarounds?

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***Description of Problem***

On Word 16.15, I get the following error message when attempting to print:

"Word can't print due to a problem with the printer setup."

After I acknowledge the error, the normal print dialogue pops up and I am able to complete the print normally.  

But if I try to print again (after the initial print is complete), I get the same error message, but the print preview window reports "0 of 0 pages". When I click the print button, nothing actually gets sent to the printer. 

If I quit word and restart, then I can print again for that initial time, but not for additional prints thereafter. Each print requires me to close Word, re-open, and start the process again.

All other MS Office apps print without error.  All other system applications print without error.

  • Word for Mac Version: 16.15 (180530)
  • MacOS Version: 10.13.4
  • Printer: Epson WorkForce 7720
  • Printer Driver Version 10.08
Microsoft 365 Insider | Word | MacOS

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-14T21:16:49+00:00

    This issue should be resolved. Please reboot your Mac then try launching Word and trying to print. An update may or may not be available, but the fix should be applied either way.

    -Jesse

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