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Is a Corrupted Printer Driver Causing Your Devastating Windows RDS 0x00000bbb Error?
When you try to print, you might see an error message with the code 0x00000bbb. This simply means your computer is having trouble talking to the printer. It can happen when the printer is not found or the printer name is wrong. Think of it like trying to call a friend, but you have the wrong phone number. Your computer cannot find the printer to send the print job to.
Why This Printer Error Happens
Several things can cause this error, making it tricky to solve.
- The printer is offline: The printer might be turned off or not connected to the network.
- Print service is stuck: A Windows service called the Print Spooler, which manages printing, might have a problem.
- Driver issues: The printer driver, which is software that lets your computer talk to your printer, could be old, broken, or not installed correctly on both your computer and the server.
- Network trouble: There might be a problem with your network connection, especially with shared printers.
- System file problems: Sometimes, important files on your computer can get corrupted, which can affect printing.
How to Fix the 0x00000bbb Error
You can try a few things to fix this printing problem. It is best to try these steps in order.
Check the basics
Make sure your printer is on and connected to your computer or network correctly. A simple restart of both your computer and the printer can sometimes solve the issue.
Restart the Print Spooler
This service manages print jobs, and restarting it can clear up problems. You can find it in the “Services” application on your computer.
Use the troubleshooter
Windows has a built-in tool to find and fix printer problems. You can find it in the Settings under “Troubleshoot”.
Update the printer driver
An old or wrong printer driver is a very common cause. Make sure you have the same, correct driver installed on both the local computer and the server for printer redirection to work. You can usually find the latest driver on the printer manufacturer’s website.
Check your settings
For redirected printers on a server, make sure printer redirection is enabled in the Remote Desktop (RDP) settings and not blocked by a group policy.
Repair system files
If you think system files are the issue, you can use built-in Windows tools to check and fix them. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run sfc /scannow and then DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.
Reinstall the printer
If nothing else works, you may need to completely remove the printer and its drivers from your system and then install it again.