Fix Printer Error 0x0000011b in Windows 7, 10 & 11 (Complete Host & Client Guide)

Fix Printer Error 0x0000011b

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Windows 7, 10 & 11 Complete Guide

If you are getting Printer Error 0x0000011b, Windows cannot connect to the printer, or "There is not enough memory to complete this operation", this complete guide will fix the problem step-by-step.

This issue usually happens after Windows security updates when sharing printers between Windows 10/11 (Host PC) and Windows 7 (Client PC).

Why Error 0x0000011b Happens

• Windows security update changed printer authentication
• Shared printer connection fails
• Memory error appears even if RAM is fine

Always backup your registry before making changes.

PART 1: Fix on Host PC

Step 1: Modify Registry

1. Press Windows + R
2. Type regedit
3. Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print

4. Right-click → New → DWORD (32-bit) Value
5. Name it: RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled
6. Set value to 0
7. Click OK

Step 2: Restart Print Spooler

services.msc

Restart Print Spoolerservice and reboot computer.

PART 2: Fix on Client PC

This is the computer connecting to the shared printer. Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Remove Old Printer Driver Completely

1. Press Windows + R
2. Type: printui /s /t2and press Enter
3. In the Print Server Properties window, go to the Driverstab
4. Select your printer driver and click Remove
5. Choose Remove driver and driver package
6. Click OK and close the window
7. Restart your PC

Step 2: Clear Print Spooler Files

1. Press Windows + R, type services.mscand press Enter
2. Scroll to Print Spooler, right-click → Stop
3. Open folder: C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS
4. Delete all files inside
5. Return to Services → right-click Print Spooler → Start
6. Restart your PC

Step 3: Reconnect the Shared Printer

1. Press Windows + R, type \\HOST-PC-NAMEand press Enter (replace HOST-PC-NAME with your host PC)
2. Right-click the shared printer → Connect
3. Windows will install the printer driver automatically
4. Print a test page to confirm

After completing these steps, the client PC should connect to the shared printer without error.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is printer error 0x0000011b

It is a Windows printer sharing authentication issue caused by security updates.

Does this fix work for Windows 7, 10 and 11

Yes, it works for all these Windows versions.

Is the memory error real

No, it is not related to RAM. It is an authentication problem.