Windows 7 printer sharing troubleshooting

Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Networking. Sign in to vote. I am trying to share a printer from a Windows 7 computer. When I try to enable the share I am getting the following error : Printer settings could not be saved. Operation could not be completed error 0xd9. I can't find anything anywhere about this problem. Thursday, August 27, PM. Hi, Thank you for posting here. Above all, I would appreciate for your help in clarifying the following questions: 1.

Thanks, Novak. Monday, August 31, AM. Also forgot to mention that I have tried to enable the firewall since it is saying it is disabled and I can't get that to work.

Tried the KB article for microsoft "some services don't start in windows vista". Also tried changing the name of the printer like stated in some other articles. If you've installed the printer but it doesn't work, check the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting information or driver updates. If you're trying to add a network printer at the office, you'll usually need the name of the printer.

If you can't find it, contact your network administrator. In the Add Printer wizard, click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next. If your computer is connected to a network, only printers listed in Active Directory for your domain are displayed in the list.

If prompted, install the printer driver on your computer by clicking Install driver. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Tip: Available printers can include all printers on a network, such as Bluetooth and wireless printers or printers that are plugged into another computer and shared on the network. You might need permission to install some printers. You can confirm the printer is working by printing a test page. Note: After your printer is installed, you can keep it up to date with automatic Windows 7driver updates.

Make sure that the printer's electrical cord is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power switch is turned on. If you're printing to a shared printer or a printer on a network, make sure that all necessary computers and routers are turned on too.

If your printer or other equipment is plugged in to a surge protector or a backup power supply, make sure that hardware is plugged in and turned on as well. For wireless printers, check the wireless connection.

Many printers have a button that displays a blue wireless icon when wireless is available. A troubleshooter is an automated tool that can find and automatically fix some problems with your PC. The printing troubleshooter can fix problems with installing and connecting to a printer. Most printers require driver software to work properly. If you recently upgraded from one version of Windows to another, it's possible that the current printer driver is for the previous version of Windows.

If you've had recent power outages, viruses, or other computer problems, it's possible that the drivers have become damaged. Downloading and installing the latest driver for your printer can resolve these types of problems. Printer Troubleshooter for Windows 10 This Printer troubleshooter will check if: You have the latest Printer drivers, and fix and or update them If you have connectivity issues If the Print Spooler and required Services are running fine Any other Printer related issues.

Cannot print in Windows 10 If this does not help and you are still facing problems, your printer may need a new driver. Select your Printer. Then select Remove device from the top of the window. Other posts that will help you fix printer-related issues: Printer will not print or User Intervention is required. Cancel a jammed or stuck Print Job queue. Javascript is disabled in this browser. This page requires Javascript.