Windows 10: Fix Network Printer Error 0x0000011b on Windows 11/10

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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 Fix Network Printer Error 0x0000011b If you are […]

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Windows 10 update cause printer problem with: "Printer not activated - Error - 20"

Hi John,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing the printer after the Windows Update, we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• How is the printer connected to the computer, locally or through network?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue?

I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to update the drivers for printer and check.

• 
  Right click on the Start button from the desktop and select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Locate and expand Print queue.
  
• 
  Right-click on the printer driver
  that is listed and click Update driver software.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to run the printer troubleshooter from
“Fix printer problems”
and then check if this fixes the issue.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you further.

 

Issues with using printer and getting error message "Windows 10 does not have a network profile for this device".

Hi Pete,


I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in printer settings.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• When you say that "MFC-6490CW connected via network", how exactly have you connected the printer through network?
• What is the make and model of the computer?

I suggest you to refer to the steps provided in the below Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

Fix printer problems:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-printer-problems

Please get back to us with an update on issue with using printer on Windows 10, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Windows 10 + printer connection

Hi murlichatlani,

Have you tried the suggestions on my initial post, in response to the original poster? If you haven't performed any troubleshooting yet, here are a couple of things you can try:

• Power off, and then power on your printer to restart it. Wait for a while for it to be fully ready.
• Check your printer connection. Check your printer and make sure that it’s connected to your PC network.

If the steps didn't help, you may go through this list of suggestions to fix printer connection in Windows 10.

If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.