Windows 10: unable to initialize device PRN

Discus and support unable to initialize device PRN in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi- I am beginner and was trying to follow a tutorial using the command line on Windows 10. Started well, but now I am stumped when I use the print... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by arul1907, Jan 30, 2017.

  1. arul1907 Win User

    unable to initialize device PRN


    Hi- I am beginner and was trying to follow a tutorial using the command line on Windows 10. Started well, but now I am stumped when I use the print function. I keep getting the message "unable to initialize device PRN" and none of the discussions threads on the web helped...maybe some one can tell me how to fix this in layman terms?

    thanks!

    :)
     
    arul1907, Jan 30, 2017
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    sir,

    I am unable to open/ view/download prn file formats in my windows phone

    kindly give me solution.
     
    Renukadas Joshi, Jan 30, 2017
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  3. failing to print prn file to my printer Windows 10

    Hi Don,



    From the above description, I understand you are unable to print
    .prn file on Windows 10 installed computer. Please reply, is your computer connected to Domain network?



    If your computer is not connected to a domain network, run Printer troubleshooter and check if the issue is caused due to any of the missing or corrupted printer components.
    Printer troubleshooter will help in identifying if any printer device components are missing or corrupted on the computer.



    Refer to Fix printer problems article and check if
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    Write to us with the answer to the above question and the status of unable to print
    .prn file on the computer in the
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    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Jan 30, 2017
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  4. unable to initialize device PRN

    Welcome to the TenForums @arul1907.

    Not sure what you were trying to do or what commands you entered. So my immediate go to fix, system restore. I assume you have restore points enabled.

    Windows key + R, type sysydm.cpl, in window that opens click on System Protection tab, click on System Restore. This is a windows process that should work.

    Before you do, do you have your data safely backed up. Sounds like you want to reference Macrium Reflect. Its free, reliable and a quick way out of jam.
     
    Caledon Ken, Jan 30, 2017
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  5. arul1907 Win User
    I had save a file in notepad++ as ex1.py. I assume when you type print ex1.py, the content of the file is displayed? It worked earlier, and now just gives me the message " unable to initialize device PRN".
     
    arul1907, Jan 30, 2017
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  6. spunk Win User
    Make sure you have CD (changed directory) to the root of the folder that ex1.PY is located in. Also, if its a Text document, you must add the extension of the file (ie) Print ex1.PY.txt
     
    spunk, Apr 5, 2018
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