In day-to-day life, Windows 11 has become a trending topic in the market. And it is trending due to its features. Windows 11 is launched by Microsoft. Some features in Windows 11 are different from Windows 10. The gaming features are better in Windows 11 than in Windows 10. And then the dark mode feature of Windows 11 is also best. But some users face issues and errors while operating these features of Windows 11. The same is the error regarding the printer in Windows 11. Some users encounter an error with the “Access Denied Printer Error” in Windows 11. This article will show some methods and ways to fix the access-denied printer error in Windows 11. And we will also see the reasons behind the access denied printer error in Windows 11. So to know more about the error, read the article below;
Reasons behind Access Denied Printer Error in Windows 11:-
There is various reason behind the access denied printer error in Windows 11. Some mistakes are due to the user, and some are internal. So following are the reasons by which printer may show access denied in Windows 11;
Due to the corrupt printer drivers:-
The first reason might be due to the corrupt and faulty printer drivers. And even the error may occur due to the old version of the printer driver. And when this situation occurs, the printer may say access is denied in Windows 11. Even it can interrupt the connection between the printer and the PC.
Due to improper connection between printer and PC:-
The reason might be the improper connection between the printer and the PC. Whenever the user adds a printer server, he faces an access denied issue. And the error occurs due to the improper connection of the printer and PC. So if there is a wrong connection between the printer and PC, then an access denied error may occur in Windows 11.
Due to the updated version of Windows:-
The following reason might be an outdated Windows error. And due to the updated Windows error, the printer may show access denied in Windows 11. And when it comes to repairing the error, the updated Windows may not have any help patches to fix it.
Due to the interference of other printer devices that are connected to Windows 11:-
And the following reason might be due to the interference of other printer devices connected to Windows 11. The access is denied when there are multiple printers connected to Windows 11. There are the drivers of these other printers installed in windows 11. And that’s why access to printers may be denied in Windows 11. This is the reason behind the access denied of printers in Windows 11.
Ways to fix printer access denied error in Windows 11:-
As we have seen, the reasons behind printer access denied error in Windows 11. Same we will see the ways to fix this error in Windows 11. Then follow the methods below to improve the printer access denied error in Windows 11;
Try to update the Windows:-
Follow these steps below to update the Windows;
- First of all, go to the Start menu from the desktop.
- Then from the start menu, click on the Settings option.
- Now in settings, click on the Windows update option.
- And then click on the Check for Updates option.
- Now the windows update will check for updates if available.
- If any update is available, then click on the update option.
- And then, try to access the printer in Windows 11.
Try to update the drivers of the printer:-
Follow the steps below to update the drivers of the printer in Windows 11;
- First of all, go to the Start menu from the desktop.
- Then from the start menu, select Device Manager.
- Then from the device manager, click on Print Queues.
- Now you will see the name of your printer.
- Right-click on the name of your printer and click on the update driver option.
- Now it will search for drivers for any updates.
- If any update is available, go for the Update option to update the driver.
- Then access the printer from Windows 11.
Try to restart the Windows 11 PC:-
Follow the steps below to restart the Windows 11 PC;
- Go to the start menu from the desktop.
- Then click on the power button in the start menu.
- And then click on the restart option.
- After that, select the okay option to restart.
- After restarting the device, try to access the printer in Windows 11.
Try to remove and add the printer in Windows 11:-
Follow the steps below to remove and add the printer in Windows 11;
- First of all, go to the start menu.
- Then from the start menu, select settings.
- And in settings, select the devices option.
- Then from the devices, click on the printers and scanners option.
- Then from printers and scanners, select the device that you want to remove.
- And then, click on the remove device option.
- And click on yes to remove the printer.
- After removing the device, close all tabs.
- Then again, visit the start menu.
- From the start, the menu opens settings.
- Then from settings, select Bluetooth and devices option.
- Then turn on the Bluetooth and devices.
- After that, select the printers and scanners option.
- And click on Add a printer or scanner option.
- Now select add device option.
- Then it will search for the nearby device.
- Then select your printer and click on add device option.
- Now try to access the printer in Windows 11.
Try to delete the unwanted printer drivers:-
- First of all, press Windows + R keys to run the prompt.
- Then type print management.msc and press the Enter button.
- Now click on the All drivers option.
- Then right-click on the Printer driver that you don’t use.
- And then click on the Delete option.
- After removing the drivers restart the Windows 11 PC.
- And then, try to access the printer in Windows 11.
Try to remove the print spooler:-
- First of all, visit the Run command prompt.
- Then type Control printers and press Enter button.
- Now right-click on the Devices and printers tab.
- Then click on the Properties option.
- Now Allow not to use the spooler option.
- And then click on the Okay option.
- Now try to access the printer in Windows 11.
And in this way, you can fix the error access denied printer in Windows 11.
