This type of error is not limited to one brand. It can occur on any printer – and is known to occur on HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Ricoh, etc. printers. Sometimes the cause of the error is not as complicated as the users think. Hence, before you start the troubleshooting methods listed here, please check the following points:
The printer is turned ON and connected with your computer through a WiFi network or a cable.The printer is not running on low ink.Cartridges are placed correctly in the printer.Paper is not jammed in the printer.The printer cover is not opened.
Fix Printer is in Error State on Windows 11/10
To fix printer is in error state issue on Windows 11/10, try the following methods one by one: Read: How to reset Printer to default factory settings.
1] Run the Printer Troubleshooter
Printer Troubleshooter is a built-in Windows 10 tool that helps users solve different types of printer errors. To launch this tool, press Win + R keys, type the following text in the Run dialog box, and click OK. Click Next to run the troubleshooter and make sure that you have selected the Apply repairs automatically option. After the troubleshooting gets completed, check whether the issue is solved or not. Read: How to prevent users from deleting Printers in Windows.
2] Check whether the printer is online or offline
Sometimes, the issue ‘Printer is in error state‘ occurs when the printer is offline. To check whether your printer is online or offline, follow the below-listed steps: Did it help? Read: How to change Printer Port.
3] Check the status of Print Spooler Dependencies
You may experience this error if the Print Spooler Dependencies are not running on your system.
Follow the steps given below: If the error still persists, try the next solution.
4] Download the latest printer driver from the manufacturer’s website
If none of the above methods helped you, the problem may be associated with your printer driver. In such a case, download the latest printer driver from the manufacturer’s website and install it. But first, you have to uninstall the printer driver that you have. We hope, this article helped you solve the problem. Related posts:
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