Network Printer Issue: How to Solve ‘Operation Failed with Error 0x00011b’ on Windows 10

If you can’t print on a network printer, can’t install or connect to a network printer and get the error message “Operation failed with error 0x00011b”, or get error 0x00011b when trying to print on a network printer in Windows 10, read on to find out how to solve the problem. This guide contains instructions on how to fix Windows error 0x00011b when adding a network printer in Windows 10.

What causes the ‘Operation failed to work with error 0x00011b’ network printer error

Error 0x00011b usually occurs on networks used at home or in small offices. Since this error occurs on a computer that is trying to connect to a printer over a network, we can immediately assume that the cause of this error extends to two computers. The first computer is the client computer where you are trying to access the printer, and the second computer is the host computer where the printer is installed. read more

How to Troubleshoot ‘Windows cannot locate a suitable printer driver’ Problem on Windows 10

Printing problems always occur at inconvenient times. The message “Windows can’t find a suitable printer driver in Windows 10” is an annoying problem that can occur when you’re trying to share a printer over a local network or are installing a printing device for the first time.

So if you can’t get a nice printed copy of an electronic document because of the above inconvenience, it’s time to learn how to troubleshoot when Windows can’t find the right printer driver. To that end, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of tried and tested tips that you can follow. read more

Printer Driver Troubleshooting: `Error 0x80070705` (Unknown Printer driver)

When you try to migrate printers from an old server to a new server using Group Policy Preferences (GPP), you may get an “Unknown Printer Driver” error, which prevents you from completing the operation. You may also see the following error code – 0x80070705. You can use one of the methods described below to solve the problem.

What is the cause of printer driver error 0x80070705?

Printer Spooler Service stuck in `limbo` state: Another possible scenario that could cause this problem is when the Printer Spooler Service, which handles the print log migration, is not closed or open. In this case, you can solve the problem by restarting the Printer Spooler Service. read more