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November 22, 2019
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Unable to print through Photoshop Elements - the default printer could not be opened

  • November 22, 2019
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I have a HP Office Jet Pro 8730 Printer that I have just reinstalled as I was trying to fix this printing problem. The problem existed before I reinstalled the printer but when I try and print a picture or anything from my adobe Photoshop I get a message saying - "Because the default printer could not be opened". Any Ideas????

 

 

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Greg_S.
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 22, 2019

Resetting preferences usually fixes problems such as this.  See this article.

nikunj.m
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 22, 2019

Hi there,

 

Would you mind confirming the version of Photoshop Elements you are using along with the operating system you are working on? Have you installed the latest printer drivers from HP's website?

 

You may check the discussion here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-elements/pse-13-error-quot-because-the-default-printer-cannot-be-opened-quot/td-p/10218096

 

Regards,

Nikunj