Windows makes this simple by allowing PCs to connect to one printer on a local data pipe.

c’mon read the following content and try the methods listed below to fix your problem.

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The printer troubleshooter can find and fix the problem automatically.

you’ve got the option to try this method first.

run the printer troubleshooter

Step 1: PressWin + Ito open Windows configs.

Step 2: Click onUpdate & Security>Troubleshoot.

Step 3: ChooseAdditional troubleshooterson the right pane.

turn off the Windows Defender Firewall

Step 4: Find and hit thePrinteroption, then clickRun the troubleshooter.

You canturn off the Windows Defender Firewallfor a while to see if it helps solve the issue.

Step 1: PressWin + Sand typeWindows Defender Firewallinto the search box.

turn off the Windows Firewall in Public network

Step 2: HitEnterto fire up the window.

Step 3: SelectTurn Windows Defender Firewall on or offon the left pane.

After this setting, you could take a stab at connect the printer again.

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If this method works, follow the next steps to add the shared printer to the whitelist.

How to deal with the Window Firewall services missing issue?

Why does the situation happen?

set the whitelist

To fix the error, there are some easy methods you’re free to try.

2: Navigate toUpdate & Security>Windows Security>Firewall & data pipe protection.

3: ChooseAllow an app through firewallon the right pane.

tickled the File and Printer Sharing

5: ClickOKto save the change.

Now, you could use the shared printer normally and turn on the Windows Firewall again for safety reasons.

This service is responsible for the printers normal working.

restart the Print Spooler service

If it is turned off, you are unable to print or find the printer.

Step 1: PressWin + Rto pop kick open the Run window.

Step 2: Typeservices.mscinto the text box and pressEnterto fire up the window.

find the appropriate policy

Step 3: Scroll down to find and double-punch thePrint Spooleroption.

The last method is to change the Limits print driver installation to Administrator policy.

This policy is disabled by default.

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If you are not running an administrator account, try this method to rectify the problem.

Step 3: Navigate toComputer Configuration>Administrative Templates>Printers.

Step 4: Find and double-tap on theLimits print driver installation to Administrators.

Step 4: ChooseDisablein the following window, then click onApply>OKto confirm.

Hope one of these methods works on your problem.