Windows 10: Printer in error state. How to fix?

User account window asked if I wanted to allow a program my printer} to make changes. I accidentally clicked no. Now when I try to print I get a message "printer in error".. Printer is Brother MFC. OS is Windows 10. How do I fix this?

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"Printer is in Error State"

If your Windows 10 compatible printer’s displaying “Printer in error state” there may be a problem with the printer itself.

So before doing any changes, make sure the printer is properly turned on,connected
to your PC by the cable or Wi-Fi connection.

Also, check it for the low paper or ink and be sure printer’s
cover isn’t open and the paper isn’t jammed.

I have also faced this annoying error a month ago and thankfully making few changes in the Port Settings through Device Manager helped me in this situation. Here's how to fix Printer in Error State:

• First of all, open Device Manager.

• Click on View menu and then choose "Show hidden devices".

• Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) and right click on Printer Port
  then select Properties.

• Now, go to the Port Settings tab and then select “Use any interrupt assigned to the port” option.

• And also check the “Enable legacy Plug and Play detection” box.

• Finally, click on OK button to save the changes and then
  restart your PC.

These changes in Port Settings should fix Printer in Error State in Windows 10 operating system.

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Article source:

Printer in error state - Microsoft Support

How to Fix Printer in Error State on Windows 10 [Solutions]

I hope it helps.

Thanks

 

"Printer is in Error State"

Hi Trisha,

As per the description of the issue, I realized that you are facing issue with printer. I will certainly help you to resolve it.

Please follow the methods given below and check if it works.

Method 1: Run troubleshooter.

I suggest you to run printer troubleshooter. Please follow the link below to troubleshoot printer

problems:

Fix printer problems

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows - Microsoft Support

After running the printer troubleshooter, Kindly share the results with us.

Method 2:

Since you are getting the error “Printer is an error state”, please refer the below link.

Printer in error state

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-10/printer-in-error-state

Method 3: If the printer is in Offline state, follow the below steps to

make it Online.

1. Click Windows + X, go to Control Panel
and click on Devices and printers.

2. Click Printer.

3. If the Printer is offline, it shows “Offline” status. If the Printer is online it shows “Ready”.

4. If the Printer is offline, set it to online.

5. Right-click on the printer and select “Use Printer Online”.

6. The display should change to ready when the printer is set to online.

Hope the above information is helpful. Revert us with the status of the issue. We are glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Printer is in error state - Windows 10 PC only

Hi,

I suggest to run Printer troubleshooter and check if it fixed the issue by following the steps below:

• Type Troubleshooting using Cortana.
• Under Control Panel Home select View all.
• Click on Printer.
• follow the on-screen instruction to run troubleshooter.

Let us know how it goes.