Printer error 0x00000709

[Jym66]

I get the above error when trying to set the printer as default. The printer is printing in most of my programmes but not in Excel 365. Neither will it print from IE or Chrome. Newest software is on.  Any ideas please

[GuruAid-CS · Accepted solution]

Try to change the default printer value in registry key and check if it helps.

Registry Disclaimer: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756.

a) Click on Start.
b) Type regedit in the start search and click Enter.
c) Move to the location mentioned below.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
d) In the right column, you will find key Device, change the value to your Printer name.
e) It is of the format for example: "HP LaserJet 4250 PCL6, winspool, Ne03:".
f) Right click on the value and click on Rename, change it to your printer name.

[Jym66]

Resolved with many thanks

[LECruz]

Hello there

I have tried this multiple times with an HP Laserjet 1530 but it hase'nt work. I have also restarted the P multiploe times but I still get the same error message.

Do you have any idea why this happens?

Best regards

[jagumi]

No key device on the right hand side

[Cheron-Z]

@jagumi

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