Windows Cannot Connect Printer, Operation Failed Error 0x0000011B [Solution]

Windows Cannot Connect Printer, Operation Failed Error 0x0000011B [Solution]

If you can't print to a network printer, or if you cannot install or connect to network printer with error "Operation failed with error 0x0000011b", or if your receive the error 0x0000011B when trying to print to a network printer on Windows 10, watch this tutorial to resolve the issue.

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If when you were trying to take a printout from your Network-shared printer or add a new Printer and end up seeing the following error message, then this post will be able to help you:

Windows cannot connect to the printer, Error Operation failed with error 0x0000011b

If you see the “Operation Failed With Error 0x0000011b” message on your computer, don’t worry! It’s a fairly common error, and its cause is usually related to your computer’s hardware or software.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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