Incorrect use or changing keys which you know nothing about can hamper your computer and make it unusable.
Note: Registry editor is a powerful tool. It is possible that the error keeps emerging because your account doesn’t have access to some essential keys (such as PrinterPorts etc.). If both the above solutions don’t work, we can try changing the permissions of files in the registry editor. Solution 3: Granting access of PrinterPorts and Windows When the process is complete, restart your computer and check if the problem is solved.
Select it and install it by pressing “ Next”.
Navigate to the location where you downloaded the latest drivers for your printer.Select the second option “ Browse my computer for driver software”.Navigate to the subcategory of “ Print queues”, expand it, select your printer, right-click it and click “ Update Driver”.Navigate to your manufacturer’s official website and download the latest drivers available to an accessible location.If you are using the printer over a wireless network, try plugging it to your computer via a USB. Make sure that the printer is connected properly to your computer.
A wizard will guide you on how to add your printer to your computer. On the same window, click “ Add a printer” present at the near top of the screen.A UAC will pop up asking you to confirm your actions as an administrator. Locate your printer, right-click it and select “ Remove device”.Once in the control panel, select “ Large icons” using the drop-down present at the top right side of the screen and select “ Devices and Printers”.Type “ control panel” in the dialogue box and press Enter. Press Windows + R to launch the Run application. Before we start the process, we need to remove the printer from your connected list of devices.We can try updating the drivers and adding the printer again. Most of the time the printer is automatically added to your PC when you connect with all the drivers being installed. If restarting the printer spooler doesn’t work for you, we can try adding the printer again to your computer. Solution 2: Adding Printer Manually and Updating Drivers Restart your computer and check if the printer connects correctly.Also, remember to keep the startup type as “ Automatic”.
Now navigate back to the Services tab and Start the “ Printer Spooler” service.Once in the folder, delete all the files in the PRINTERS folder and close the window.Permission might be needed to access the following folder. Press Windows + E to launch the quick access and click on “ This PC” present in the left navigation pane. Since we have disabled the service, we can now focus on deleting printer files.Click the “ Stop” button present underneath system status and press “ Ok” to save changes. Locate the service “ Print Spooler” present in the list of services.msc” in the dialogue box and press Enter. Press Windows + R to launch the Run application.We can try restarting this service and check if this solves the problem. It also allows them to manage jobs which are currently on the waitlist. The print spooler service is usually visible to users and they can also cancel a print job which is being processed. The spooler service is a software program which is responsible for managing all print jobs being sent to the computer printer. Solution 1: Resetting Printer Spooler Settings