Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

Let’s start with the easiest and most likely fixes first and then move onto in-depth ideas to try.

Restarting your computeror wireless router is your first (and easiest) option to try.

If your version of Windows is out of date, it could cause printing issues.

Tryinstalling the latest Windows updates, then see if the problem persists.

Likewise, Microsoft Office programs need to be regularly updated to avoid printing errors.

Not all users have the same level of security access to devices like printers.

Once printer sharing is enabled, hit it one more time to see if the error is cleared out.

Restarting the Spooler can usually help resolve any Active Domain Directory Services issues.