Method 1: Restart the Printer Spooler Service
If the error ' Windows cannot connect to the printer ' has not been fixed, you can switch to the following 2 ways.
Method 2: Create a new Local Port
4. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer .
5. Select Create a new port , change the ' Type of port' configuration to Local Port and Next .
6. For Enter a port name in the box that appears, you need to fill in the address of the printer. This parameter works as follows: your IP address or PC name Printer name.
7. Select the publisher and printer model and then follow the instructions to complete the printer.
Method 3: Delete and reinstall the printer driver to fix the error ' Windows cannot connect to the printer '
Method 4: Copy system file ' mscms.dll '
C: windowssystem32spooldriversx643 If you are using a 64-bit operating system.
C: windowssystem32spooldriversw32x863 If you are using 32-bit operating system.
3. Reconnect again to the printer.
With these 4 ways, Phong Vu Technology hopes you can handle the error 'Windows cannot connect to the printer' by yourself. Feel free to leave a question if something goes wrong and we're happy to help.