by Some users have reported getting the “Port in use Please be patient” error message while trying to print from the printer connected to their personal computer. The following are steps for fixing the Port in use error on Windows 10.
Port is in use, please try to fix the error in Windows 10
All in all “Port is in use. Please hold” Error message is displayed when trying to print with an attached printer by the USB port of a laptop computer.
The error message doesn’t disappear, no matter trying again or wait an extended period of time. If, however, you attempt printing wirelessly using your iPhone or Android Phone, the same printer is able to print flawlessly.
This narrows the issue down to an issue with communication between your PC and Printer. Let’s start by taking an overview of the ways to resolve the “Port in Use”Please be patient” issue within Windows 10.
1. Restart Computer & Printer
If the issue is because of an insignificant software glitch restarting your PC and printer will fix the “Port In Use” Errors on your computer.
1. Power OFF the Printer, then unplug It from your PC.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Power ON the Printer and connect it to your computer
Then, check if are able to print using your computer
2. Run Troubleshooter
It is possible to trust the built-in troubleshooter that comes with Windows 10 to find and resolve printing issues on your PC.
1. Open Settings > Click Update and Security.
2. Next, click on Troubleshoot > Printer Start the troubleshooter.
Use the Troubleshooter tool to identify and fix issues with printing on your computer.
3. Make sure that the printer port is correctly set.
Take the next steps in order to ensure you have the correct type of Port has been assigned to your printer.
1. Open Settings > click on Devices.
2. Next, click on Printers and Scanners, Printer Name and Manage.
3. On the next screen, click on the Printer Properties link.
4. On the Printer Properties screen, select the Ports and ensure that the chosen printer port type is compatible with the current connection being used.
If the printer is connected via an USB connection it is necessary that the Port should be listed as USB in its description. In the same way, if the printer has network connections the printer will be identified as IP, or Network in the description.
If you’re unsure check the User Manual that was included with your printer, and it should contain some guidance or references to the kind of Port needed or supported by the printer.
4. Update Drivers for Printer Devices
Printer issues may also be because of the driver software for your printer not being compatible with the versions running Windows OS running on your personal computer.
1. Right-click on Start button and then click Device Manager.
2. Expand Printers Entry > Right-click on the name of the printer and select Update Driver.
5. Reinstall the USB Drivers
It’s possible that the “Port is in use It is possible that the “Port in use, Please Wait” error message on your system is caused by USB device driver being out of date.
1. Open Device Manager > Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers Entry Click on the USB Controller with an exclamation mark, and then select Uninstall from the menu that appears in the background.
2. Repeat the above steps for all USB Controllers marked with exclamation marks.
3. Restart your computer.
When your computer is restarted, Windows should automatically load the appropriate drivers to USB ports on your PC.
