How To Fix The “Operation Failed 0x0000011b” Error On Windows 10 & 11

Microsoft is known to roll out updates for Windows 11 users. While these updates are important and improve the functioning of Windows OS, sometimes, a bug or a glitch may arise which may make things even worse. One such error that arose after Windows updates is the “Operation Failed 0x0000011b” Error that affects Printers connected to a network.

If you are unable to print due to Operation Failed With Error 0x0000011b error, then you need to wait until Microsoft releases another update with a fix for this error. However, if there is something urgent to print then you could put on your Techie Hats and follow the expert-recommended methods listed below.

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Method 1: Restart The Spooler Service

The Printer Spooler service is one of the most important services that help create communication between your PC and the printer. If there is a glitch in the running service then it is recommended to restart this service using the following steps to fix the 0x0000011B error on Windows :

Step 1: Press Win + R to launch the Run box.

Step 2: Now, type Service.msc and click on the OK button.

Step 3: All the services installed on your computer will be listed in alphabetical order. Look for the Printer Spooler service and make a right-click on it.

Step 4: Select Properties from the context menu and a new window will open.

Step 5: Make sure the General tab is selected.

Step 6: Locate the Startup type drop-down menu and choose Automatic.

Step 7: Now, click on Apply followed by OK.

Step 8: Now make a right-click on the Printer Spooler service again and click on Restart.

Try printing a document and check if the operation failed 0x0000011B error has been resolved.

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Method 2: Update Your Windows OS

If restarting your Printer Spooler service does not work then you could check the Windows Updates for a possible solution to the Operation Failed 0x0000011B error. Here is how to update your PC.

Step 1: Press Win + I to open the Windows Settings box.

Step 2: Click on the Windows Update tab on the left side of the Settings box.

Step 3: Now click on the Check For Updates button on the right side of the panel.

Step 4: After the updates are listed, click on Download & Install button.

Step 5: Wait until the process completes and reboot your PC for changes to take effect.

After the latest update from Microsoft has been installed, the chances of fixing the 0x0000011B error on Windows are high.

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Method 3: Use The Printer Via Local Port

If you are not able to resolve the ‘operation failed 0x0000011B’ error, then we suggest you try to install the printer manually using the local port. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Press Win + I to open the Settings box.

Step 2: Click on Bluetooth & devices tab in the left panel.

Step 3: Next, click on Printers & scanners on the right side.

Step 4: Click on the Add Device button on the top right of the right panel.

Step 5: Wait for some time and click on Add Manually button near The printer that I want isn’t listed.

Step 6: The Add Printer dialog box will now open. You must select the Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings option and click on the Next button.

Step 7: The Choose a Printer Port box will now appear. Select Create A New Port and choose Local Port from the dropdown options labeled as Type Of Port.

Step 8: Click on Next and then in the Enter a port name area, provide the network printer name and file path. You can enter the username or the IP address of the computer or printer.

Step 9: Click on OK and in the next window select your Printer OEM.

Step 10: Choose the Printer driver and click on Install.

Wait for the process to complete and then try to give a print job to check if the Operation Failed With Error 0x0000011b  has been resolved.

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Method 4: Uninstall Any Recently Installed Updates

If you notice that the operation failed 0x0000011B error, has occurred after a recent Windows Update then uninstalling that update is the last resort to fix this issue. Here are the steps to uninstall recently installed updates.

Step 1: Press Win + R to launch the Run box.

Step 2: Type Control and hit the OK button.

Step 3: The Control Panel box will now open.

Step 4: Check the View By option on the top right of the Control Panel and choose Category.

Step 5: Click on the Program category.

Step 6: Click on Program and Features. And then click on View Installed Updates on the left panel.

Step 7: A new window will open where you find a list of recently installed updates and an Uninstall button next to them.

Step 8: Click on the Uninstall button and follow the onscreen instructions to remove the problematic update from your PC.

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The Final Word On How To Fix The “Operation Failed 0x0000011b” Error On Windows 10 & 11

We hope that you are able to print your documents again via the network printer using the aforementioned steps. Uninstalling any update is the last recommended step and we suggest you try the other methods first and wait for a new update from Microsoft to fix the 0x0000011B error on your Windows PC.

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