How to fix Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer ?

Method 1 :

1. Go to C:\Windows\system32\.
2. Search for mscms.dll file and press Ctrl + C.
3. For 32-bit - move the file to C:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\.
4. For 64-bit - move the file to C:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\3\.
5. Restart the computer.

Method 2 :

1. Run dialog : control printers.
2. Click Add a printer.
3. Click The printer that I want isn’t listed.
4. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings and click Next.
5. Select Create a new port, choose Local Port and click Next.
6. Type in the \\Printer IP\Printer Name.
7. Click OK then Next .

Method 3 :

1. Run dialog : services.msc.
2. Change Print Spooler startup type to Automatic (Delayed Start).
3. Restart the services.

Method 4 :

1. Run dialog : printmanagement.msc.
2. Go to All Drivers and delete all the unused driver.
3. Try to reinstall the printer driver.

Method 5 :

1. Run dialog : services.msc.
2. Double click Print Spooler and click Stop.
3. Run dialog : regedit.msc.
4. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print\Providers\Client Side Rendering Print Provider.
5. Right click Client Side Rendering Print Provider and delete.
6. Run dialog : services.msc.
7. Double click Print Spooler and click Start.
8. Restart the computer.