I need to reinstall my Dell 946 printer, it is not communicating with my computer all of a sudden. How do I get the software to do that?

this is an issue with the driver and firmware of the software, you can try to update or reinstall the same from the dell website support.dell.com.

if this does not help, then call 1-877-805-1027 for expert help

CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE

1)Check the cables
2) Uninstall & reinstall the printer drivers
3) Check for software update for printer software

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Just reload printer software from the cd that you should have gotten from Dell. If you don't have it, go to their website www.dell.com/support and you'll find the software you need.

how can i reinstal software for dell printer 946

reinstall the printer driver and check the printer spooler started or not........... to start print spooler go to start...>run..then type services,msc then enter..>it will open a window....>open printer spooler service and restart it.....................

OK, I can't believe I'm actually solving anyone's problem, but, this is what solved it for me. Following the instructions in my 946 AIO Owner's Manual, on page 87, there is a heading called Removing and Reinstalling Software. It says if your printer is not working correctly or if communication error messages appear, you can remove and reinstall the printer software. I did just that and my scanner is now back in service!!!! Hope this helps.

Normal 0 Driver could be corrupt.
Disconnect the printer or at least be sure it is turned off. I'd do both and reinstall the CD software program that came with the printer. When the software program asks you to connect the printer to the USB port, do so and it should again work properly.
Hope this helps. Bud

Follow these steps in order to resolve the issue:
Stop the Print Spooler Service: 1) Click Start. 2) Type ‘cmd’ in the Start Search box.Search results should appear. 3) Right-click on ‘cmd’ in the search results, and select Run as Administrator.The command window will appear.4) Type ‘net stop spooler’ into the command window and press <ENTER>.The Print Spooler service should now be stopped.
Delete the Printer Drivers: .
1) Click Start.
2) In the Start Search box, type ‘C:WindowsSystem32SpoolDriversw32x86’ and press <ENTER>.
3) Delete all the files and folders in this directory.
NOTE: If the folder will not delete, rename folder to w32x86.old.
Remove the Dell printer software:
1) Click Start.
2) Click Control Panel.
3) Click Programs.
4) Click Programs and Features.
5) Click the software related to the attached Dell printer to highlight it.
6) Click Uninstall/Change.
7) Follow through the prompts in order to remove the software.
8) Restart the computer.
At this point, the user should install the latest printer software from http://support.dell.com and be able to print successfully.

If your printer does not function properly, or communication error messages appear when using your printer, you can remove and reinstall the printer software.

1. Click Start®Programs or All Programs®Dell Printers®Dell AIO Printer 946.
   
   
2. Select Uninstall Dell AIO Printer 946.
   
   
3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
   
   
4. Restart your computer.
   
   
5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
   
   

If the installation screen does not appear:

1. In Windows XP, click Start®My Computer.
   
   

In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer from your desktop.

1. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then double-click setup.exe.
   
   
2. When the printer software installation screen appears, click Personal Installation or Network Installation.
   
   
3. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
   
   
   If the problem continues, the printer needs to be serviced.