How to Fix Windows Printer Error 0x0000011b

Learn how to fix the "Windows cannot connect to the printer" error. If you encounter the error 0x0000011b while connecting to a network-shared printer on Windows 11, 10, or older versions, follow these steps.
First, make sure you have installed the correct driver on the host computer and that the printer is working fine before you connect to network computers.
Fix Error 0x0000011b
1. Go to the host computer and search for "regedit".
2. Open the Registry Editor and navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print
3. Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Name it "RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled".
5. Set the value data to 0.
Next, search for the "Services" app and restart the Print Spooler service. Alternatively, you can restart the host PC.
You should now be able to connect the printer on the client PC.