Solved: Windows cannot connect to the printer error 0x000000c1 or 0x00000214

The problem can be triggered by several issues such as due to Print Spooler service or printer driver.

And Updating the printer driver, Restart the Print Spooler service probably helps fix the problem.

If you are also struggling with a similar problem here is how to fix the problem.

If you are using a wireless printer, check the Printers wireless option (Blue Icon).

This should always remain turned on.

Temporarily kill the Antivirus firewall and take a stab at add the printer.

Check and restart the print spooler service and hit it one more time connect to the printer.

Especially if you are getting this error after a recent windows update following steps may very helpful.

Note:Create a Restore pointbefore performing the following steps.

Now give a shot to reconnect the internet shared printer, hope this time you get succeed.

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