Windows can not connect to the printer. Opration failed with error 0x0000011b
Windows can not connect to the printer. Opration failed with error 0x0000011b
REGISTRY EDITOR
HKEY LOCAL MACHINE
SYSTEM
CURRENT CONTROL SET
CONTROL
PRINT
RIGHT CLICK AND CREATE NEW DWORD (32-BIT) VALUE
NAME- RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled
right click and click MODIFY
0 VALUE
OK
THAN GO TO SERVICES.MSC
PRINT SPOOLER
RESTART
Error code 0x0000011b usually indicates a problem with the printer driver or the printer spooler service. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue:
Restart your computer and the printer: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the problem. Turn off your printer, unplug it from the power source, and then turn off your computer. Wait a few minutes and then turn on your printer and computer again.
Check the printer spooler service: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type services.msc and press Enter. In the Services window, scroll down and find the "Print Spooler" service. Check if it is running, if not, right-click on it and select Start.
Update the printer driver: Go to the website of your printer manufacturer and download the latest printer driver. Install the driver and restart your computer.
Clear the printer spooler: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type services.msc and press Enter. In the Services window, scroll down and find the "Print Spooler" service. Right-click on it and select Stop. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS. Delete all the files in this folder. Then, right-click on the "Print Spooler" service and select Start.