You never mention the WPS method. It’s still the easiest method and it’s connected to your router so all devices can us it.
- Check the cable connection and restart your printer.
- Update the macOS version and your printer software.
- If nothing works, reset the printing system.
Fix 1: Add Your Printer via IP Address and Set It to Default
Step 1: Click the Apple logo at the top-left corner of the menu bar and select System Settings .
Step 2: Click Printers & Scanners from the left sidebar. Click Add Printer, Scanner or Fax button from the right pane.
Step 3: It will open the Add Printer dialog box. Click on the Host menu icon in the center at the top.
Step 4: Enter your printer’s hostname or IP address to let your Mac detect your printer. Next, click the Add button at the bottom right corner.
Step 5: Go back and click on your printer name. Then, click on Set As Default and select Done to confirm.
Fix 2: Enable Print Sharing on Local Network
Print sharing is useful for non-wireless printers that are connected to your Mac with a cable. For a wireless or AirPrint-compatible printer, you don’t need to share it on the local network.
Step 1: Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner and select System Settings .
Step 2: Click on Printers and Scanners from the left menu. Then, click on your printer name from the right pane.
Fix 3: Disable Wi-Fi Isolation or Segregation on Router
AP Isolation is a great way to prevent unwanted hacking of your wirelessly connected devices. But this also means that it can prevent wireless devices connected to the same Wi-Fi from communicating with each other.
Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP address for your router.
You can find the IP address by going to System Settings > Wi-Fi > Details and you will see the router IP address.
Step 2: Sign in to the admin panel of the router and find the option of AP isolation .
Step 3: If the setting is enabled, disable it and restart your router.
Once done, connect your printer again to the network and check if the problem is solved.
Fix 4: Reset the Printing System
Does your printer show on your Mac but can’t print a document? It’s time to reset the printer system for your preferred printer.
Step 1: Click the Apple logo at the top-left corner and select System Settings .
Step 2: Click Printers & Scanners from the left sidebar. Then, select your printer from the right pane.
Step 3: Press the Control key and select the default printer. Select Reset Printing System and try again.
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You never mention the WPS method. It’s still the easiest method and it’s connected to your router so all devices can us it.
You never mention the WPS method. It’s still the easiest method and it’s connected to your router so all devices can us it.
You never mention the WPS method. It’s still the easiest method and it’s connected to your router so all devices can us it.
The HP DeskJet 2600 is an excellent entry-level All-in-One printer . It lets you print and scan without the hassle of connecting the printer to your computer via a cord. Also, the printing speed is quite decent for the price. But the lack of a touch screen can prove to be quite challenging for new owners.
Thankfully, the HP DeskJet 2600 has pretty nifty tricks up its sleeves when it comes to scanning documents efficiently. So, whether you want a physical copy or want to send the document to a phone or a computer, it can be accomplished effortlessly.
The best thing about it is once you place the document on the scanner the rest of the job can be handled seamlessly through your phone or PC.
In this post today, we will see two ways to get scanned copies easily on your phone and computer from your new HP DeskJet 2600 All-in-One printer.
Method 1: Scan Documents to Your Computer
Step 1 : Before we get down to the actual process, make sure you have the necessary drivers installed on your system. If you haven’t installed it yet, visit the link below to download it and install it like any other .exe file.
Download Drivers
After your PC extracts the files, you’ll be prompted to choose your connection options. I chose Wireless.
That will start the printer discovery mode. Once your PC discovers the printer, select it and click Next.
Step 2 : After the setup process completes, open Settings (Windows key + I) and search for Printers. Select Printer & scanners from the menu and click on the Add a printer or scanner button to well, add the new printer.
At this point, make sure that both the PC and the printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network . Once the scan is complete, the DeskJet 2600 printer will be visible on the menu.
As soon as you click on the Add Device button, you’ll see a Launch App window (or an Open Printer App button).
Step 3: Click on the button, and the HP Smart app will open right up. The key advantage of this app is it gives a visual representation of the ink level of the printer cartridges.
Apart from that, you’ll find a host of options like Print documents, Scan and Print Photos, among others.
Step 4 : Click on Scan, and you’ll see a variety of options on your screen. Here you can choose the Output Type (Color or Gray), Resolution (the highest being 1200dpi) and the Compression levels (Medium, High and Low).
After making changes, click on the Scan button at the lower-right corner to start the scan.
Step 5: Once the scan is complete, you drag the handles to make any alteration to the scanned document. Now, all you have to do is tap on Apply > Save, and ta-da! Say hello to your first scanned document on your new HP DeskJet 2600.
You can also attach additional pages to the same document by clicking on the Add Pages button at the upper-left corner.
Method 2. Scan Documents to Your Phone (iOS and Android)
The HP DeskJet 2600 also lets you send scanned copies of documents to your iPhone and Android. The setup process is simple and is as easy as a walk in the park.
Here also, the same rule applies. Both devices should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The HP Smart app makes it possible.
Download HP Smart for Android
Download HP Smart for iOS
Both the apps are almost similar in terms of features and settings. However, the iOS app has a slightly different interface and a few extra features.
Step 1 : Open the app and select the Scan to Email tab. iOS users can choose Scan.
Compared to the PC app, you won’t find features like choosing the DPI and the Compression levels. You do get to choose the paper size.
Step 2 : Now, all you have to do is tap on Scan, and the printer will start the job.
iOS users can tap on the big blue icon at the bottom ribbon. Once your system transfers the scanned copy, you can either choose to save a JPG or PDF copy directly or edit it further.
Step 3 : To edit the copy, tap on the Edit icon at the upper-right corner. iOS users can hit the Edit button. Once you’ve made all the changes, tap on the Save button.
Android users will find the file automatically saved to the HP Smart folder under Documents.
iOS users would need to explicitly tap on the Save to Files button on the Share Sheet and select the folder location manually.
Get the Most out of the HP DeskJet 2600 Printer
We live in a paperless world where nearly all of our transactions and transfers are digitized. However, as you might already know, this doesn’t hold true for all files and documents. Whether it’s a small receipt or a rental agreement, there are times when you need to scan a document, and a scanner is the most obvious solution.
So, the next time you end up in a situation like this, follow our guide, get the app and scan away.
Next up: Are you looking for CamScanner alternatives? The following post has some of the best options for you.
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I tried all those suggestions they didn’t work.
- Connect printer and iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Check if your printer supports AirPrint.
- Reset all network settings on your iPhone.
Common Fixes
- Ensure the printer isn’t in Sleep mode – If your printer’s power light is blinking or dim or the control panel is dark, it is in sleep mode. Press the Power button or follow its manual to exit it.
- Move close to the printer – If your printer and iPhone are connected to a 5GHz frequency band, keep both devices closer to increase the data exchange speed.
- Restart printer and iPhone – Use the physical Power button on your printer to restart it. To restart the iPhone, press and hold either volume button + side button and drag the power-off slider to shut it down. Press and hold the Power button again to reboot.
- Disable Airplane mode – Open the Settings app and disable the Airplane Mode toggle.
- Update iOS and printer drivers – To update iPhone, head to General, tap Software Update, and select Update Now. To update the printer, connect it to a desktop and use its dedicated app to update drivers.
Fix 1: Connect to the Same Wi-Fi Network
If your printer and iPhone are connected to different Wi-Fi networks or frequency bands within the same network, they won’t detect each other.
Connect both devices to a single Wi-Fi network with the same frequency band (e.g., 2.4GHz or 5GHz). Your iPhone’s Wi-Fi settings can be managed under Settings > Wi-Fi .
Fix 2: Check AirPrint Compatibility
Apple’s AirPrint functionality allows you to connect and print documents or pictures from your iPhone wirelessly. If the printer isn’t showing up on your iPhone, it might not support this feature.
Visit the brand’s support page for your printer or check its manual to verify that your printer supports AirPrint.
Fix 3: Enable Hotspot to Print Using iPhone
If you still can’t detect the printer on your iPhone, set up a hotspot to link both devices together. Before you begin, ensure the Wi-Fi LED is blinking on your printer. Let’s take an HP printer, for instance.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Wi-Fi .
Step 2: Select your printer name under My Networks and enter the passcode to connect to your printer.
Tip: Check the printer password by going to the Wireless menu of your printer.
Step 3: Finally, open your desired document to print and click Share at the bottom left corner.
Step 4: Select Print , specify preferences, and tap Print at the top right.
Fix 4: Restart Your Wi-Fi Router and Printer
Many Wi-Fi routers have a dedicated power switch to turn off and restart them. If there isn’t any on yours, pull its power plug, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in.
Alternatively, restart your router from the connected device by accessing its IP address interface (192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
To restart the printer, press the Power/Wake button and tap Restart . If nothing happens, power off its main switch, wait a few seconds, and switch it back on.
Fix 5: Reset Network Settings on iPhone
Lastly, you can reset the network settings on your iPhone to fix the printer not showing up error.
Step 1: Open General settings on your iPhone and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone .
Step 2: Select Reset > tap Reset Network Settings . Enter your device passcode when prompted.
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- Use Task Manager to restart the Print Spooler service.
- Remove recent Windows updates if the error began after an update.
- Modify the Windows Registry to disable Print Spooler RPC Encryption.
1. Restart the Printer Spooler From the Task Manager
Step 1 : Press the Windows key, type Task Manager , and click Open .
Step 2 : Under Process Name, scroll down, find Spooler SubSytem App , and expand the process by clicking the chevron (arrow) icon .
Step 3 : Right-click on the Print Spooler , and choose Open Services .
After opening the Services, return to the Task Manager.
Step 4 : Right-click on the Print Spooler once more and select Stop to end the process.
Once it has been stopped, it will be removed from the Task Manager. Finally, go back to the Services tab .
Step 5 : In the Services tab, scroll down, find Print Spooler , and right-click on it.
Step 6 : From the context menu, choose Start .
After that, you should be able to connect your Windows machine to the Printer without problems. If this method didn’t fix the error, move on to the next one.
Also Read : How to fix printer driver is unavailable error on Windows 11
2. Update your Windows Machine
Step 1 : Press the Windows key, type Settings , and click Open .
Step 2 : In the Settings window, go to Windows Update .
Step 3 : On the right pane, click the Check for updates button.
You may receive a prompt to download the Windows update. After downloading, the update will install automatically, and you’ll receive a prompt to restart your Windows PC.
3. Uninstall Recent Windows Updates
Step 1 : Press the Windows key, type Control Panel , and click Open .
Step 2 : In the Control Panel window, click Programs and Features .
Step 3 : Under Uninstall or change a program, click on View installed updates .
You will be taken to Windows Settings, where you can uninstall the updates.
Step 4 : View and click on the Windows Update you want to uninstall.
Using the latest security updates should resolve any issues relating to errors on shared printers or any other problems associated with being unable to access the Printer. If this method doesn’t work, maybe the next one will.
Also Read : Ways to fix printer not showing up on Mac
4. Manually Add the Printer Using Its IP Address
Step 1 : Press the Windows key, type Settings , and click Open .
Step 2 : In the Settings window, navigate to Bluetooth & devices .
Step 3 : Under Bluetooth & devices, scroll down and click on Printer & scanners .
Step 4 : Click on the Printer that is causing the issue.
Step 5 : On the next screen, remove the Printer from your Windows machine.
With this, the issue causing your Printer will be removed from your PC, and you will be returned to the Printers & scanners page. Now, it’s time to add it back. Continue with the below steps.
Step 6 : Click Add device .
Step 7 : Windows searches for the Printer connected via the intranet or locally. If Windows is unable to find it, click Add manually .
Step 8 : In the Add Printer window, select any one of the options you prefer.
For demonstration, we go with Add a printer using an IP address or hostname and click Next .
Step 9 : Now, choose the device type, type the Printer’s hostname or IP address , and click Next .
That’s it. Windows will look for the Printer with the IP or hostname in your local network and add it to your machine. This should resolve the errors if it doesn’t check out the next and final method.
5. Disable Print Spooler RPC Encryption Using Windows Registry
Step 1 : Open the Start menu, type Registry Editor , and click Run as administrator .
In the prompt, select Yes .
Step 2 : In the top address bar, enter the mentioned address and hit Enter .
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print
Step 3 : Under the Print folder, right-click, select New , and choose DWORD (32-bit) Value .
Step 4 : Type RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled in the name field.
Step 5 : Double-click the new value, type 0 in the Value Data field, and press OK .
Finally, reboot the system to implement the changes. And that’s it! Any issues relating to the printer error should be resolved upon booting up your PC again.
Yes, corrupted or outdated printer drivers are a common cause of this error. It’s recommended to update or reinstall the printer drivers to resolve the issue.
If the error continues to occur, you may need to seek help from the printer manufacturer’s support or a professional technician who can diagnose and resolve the issue.
Now that you know how to fix printer error 0x0000011b on Windows, you can easily tackle printer errors related to a problematic printer driver, printer spooler service, or connectivity problems.
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- Access the print queue on your computer and manually clear any stuck print jobs that might be causing the issue.
- Ensure you have the latest printer drivers installed. If not, update them or reinstall the drivers to resolve compatibility issues.
- Use your computer’s built-in printer troubleshooter tool to detect and fix common printer problems.
Preliminary Fixes
- Check Printer Connection : You should first try power cycling both your computer and printer. Refreshing the connection between your devices may solve this problem much quicker than you had anticipated.
- Check Pages and Ink : If your printer has run out of pages or ink, you may receive the ‘documents are waiting’ error. You should refill the ink or add more pages to your printer for a smooth operation.
- Check your Printer Status : Ensure your printer’s status is not set to offline. This will make the printer undetectable for your computer. As a result, your PC won’t be able to communicate with the printer.
Fix 1: Run the Printer Troubleshooter
Step 1: Navigate to Settings . Then, open the System and select Troubleshooters .
Step 2: Select Other troubleshooter . Now, Run the printer troubleshooter from the following menu and follow the on-screen instructions.
If the troubleshooter cannot solve your problem, try restarting the Print Spooler service.
Fix 2: Restart the Print Spooler
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open a new Run window.
Step 2: Then, type services.msc and press Enter .
It opens the services menu.
Step 3: Scroll down to Print Spooler .
Step 4: Right-click on the service and select Stop .
The service should no longer be running now.
Step 5: Now, launch File Explorer and go to the following path.
C:\Windows\System32\spool\printers
Step 6: Delete the content of the folder. By doing that, you’ll delete the printing queue.
Note : Don’t delete the folder itself.
Step 7: Restart your computer.
Step 8: Go back to Print Spooler and restart the service.
Step 9: Set the Startup Type to Automatic .
If the steps above are too complicated, complete the same task from the Command Prompt menu.
Step 1: Launch the Command Prompt as admin.
Step 2: Run these commands and press Enter after each one.
net stop spooler
del /Q %systemroot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*
net start spooler
Check if the error is gone. If this doesn’t resolve, check out the next fix.
Fix 3: Reinstall the Printer Drivers
If your print drivers got corrupted, are missing, or are running outdated drivers, you may not print your documents. That’s why you need to update your drivers. Or reinstall them if they get corrupted.
Step 1: Launch the Device Manager . Then, go to Print Queues and expand the list.
Step 2: Select Update driver and check if the problem is gone.
If it persists, select Uninstall device to remove your current print drivers. Restart your computer. Your device will automatically install the latest print drivers.
Check if your printer still says documents are waiting to be printed.
Fix 4: Remove and Add Your Printer
If nothing worked, maybe re-adding your printer to your computer will do the trick. It’s a handy way to fix the printer ‘documents waiting’ error.
Step 1: Head to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners menu.
Step 2: Select your preferred printer.
You can check the printer’s details. You can run the troubleshooter from the same menu too.
Step 3: Click Remove .
Now, go back and select Add device . Once Windows detects your printer, click Add device .
You may need to cancel documents waiting to print and try again.
If the printing error only appears while using Google Chrome , check our dedicated guide to troubleshoot it. Before you rush to the nearest store to print your documents and files, use the tricks above to fix the problem.
