Windows 10: Fix Printer Error

How do you fix printer error "Status unavailable". I have a Brother Color Printer 8900 and I installed printer drivers but still get error message when trying to add printer to Dell PC Inspirion 13.





Thank you.

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Can't share printer—getting error message

Step 1: Go to store.
Step 2: Buy a less shitty printer.
Step 3: Pick up some beer while you are there.
Step 4: Enjoy both your new printer and your beer.

In all seriousness, I have had more issues with Lexmark printers and their shitty drivers then any other manufacturer, HP is a close second though.

However, if you don't want to get a new printer*Laugh :laugh:, and I can understand that, when my Lexmark was giving me the same troubles in Win7(and Vista) I had to make sure the Windows firewall was ON and the firewall service was enabled and running. After I shared it I could re-disable the firewall and firewall services.

 

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.

 

Printer error HP Envy 4520

Hello DJ,

There are several factors that may cause this issue. To better assist you, we suggest that you answer the following questions:

• Just to confirm, how are you connecting your printer to your laptop? (Wired or Wireless)
• If wireless, have you tried the wired connection?
• What error messages are you receiving? Can you include a
  screenshot?
• Aside from uninstalling and reinstalling, have you tried updating the printer driver?
  

In the meantime, we suggest that you refer to these support websites for the steps that you can perform to fix the problem:

• Fix printer problems in Windows 10.
• Fix printer problems.

Looking forward to your response.