To resolve this issue, follow the steps below to fix Error 0x000005b3 on your network printer:
Workaround: Restart your Computer Properly
An improper Windows shutdown can cause driver issues, including the one you are experiencing. As a workaround, it is recommended to fully restart your computer to resolve the issue. Follow the steps below to perform a proper system shutdown:
1. Run the Printer Troubleshooter
Windows includes a built-in Troubleshoot feature that can scan and suggest solutions for various Windows issues. To address the error you are encountering, you can utilize the Printer Troubleshooter, which is designed to identify and resolve problems related to printers. Follow the instructions below to run the Printer Troubleshooter:
2. Update Printer Drivers
Having an outdated driver is the most likely cause of the Printer Driver error. When you continue using an older version of a driver, it can prevent certain actions from being performed on your Windows computer. Therefore, you should check if an update is available for your installed printer driver before connecting the network printer. Follow the steps below to update the installed printer driver on your system:
3. Delete Temporary Files
Your system saves cache as temporary files. When this cache becomes corrupted, it can cause errors in some drivers. Therefore, you should ensure that you delete all the temporary files saved on your system, as they could be the reason why your network printer is not starting.
4. Set full permission for SYSTEM Account
When a driver fails to access certain System Account permissions, it is prevented from starting. To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the driver is granted all necessary System Account permissions by adjusting the driver’s security settings. Follow the steps below to change the driver security settings:
5. Run the Print Spooler Service Automatically
You may also encounter an error message from your network printer if the Print Spooler service fails to start automatically. This can occur if your Print Spooler service is currently set to a manual startup type. To resolve this issue, follow the steps below to change the Print Spooler service to an automatic startup:
