Samsung Printer in error state

There is no surprise if you see your Samsung Printer in error state out of the blue. It is one of the most common issues you get to see on your printer. Additionally, the error state issues of the printer can be resolved quickly once you understand its fundamental causes. So, if you want to fix the error state problem, go through the whole content to get an extensive understanding of the causes and solutions to the printer’s error state issue.

Causes

• If you are using the damaged cable to connect the printer to the computer.
• The Windows you are using currently is not up to date.
• When the printer’s print spooler is not appropriately set, you can get an error state in your printer.
• The printer does not have a proper network connection.

Solutions

Fix Samsung Printer in Error State For Windows 11 OS

• First of all, you need to locate the ‘Start’ option on your computer screen and right-click on it.
• Now, choose the ‘Device Manager’ option from the various given options.
• After that, click on the arrow on the left of the ‘print queues’ to open the list.
• And then, go to the ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ option and right-click on it.
• Choose the first option, ‘Update Driver.’
• When you click on the updated driver, a new tab will open on the screen.
• And you have to choose the automatic search for updated driver software in Windows 11.
• Afterward, you have to verify through your computer system for an update.
• Once again, you have to right-click the ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ option.
• After that, go to the ‘properties’ option.
• Then, you have to choose the ‘Details’ menu.
• After that, you have to select the ‘Device instance location’ from the drop-down menu.
• Next, you have to copy the value that appears on the screen and go to the database of the driver pack.
• And then, you need to paste the value into the given box.
• After that, you have to download a driver that is compatible with your computer.
• Once the download is complete, install the driver on your computer.
• Finally, now test your printer again to check if it is working properly or not.

Resolve Samsung Printer in Error State For Mac OS

• In the first step, go to the Apple icon on the screen and click on it.
• After that, choose the system preference option.
• Now select either of the options you see from Print and Fax/Print and Scan/ Printers and Scanner.
• Then, note down the information such as name, queue, and driver utilized of the devices you want to install in your computer system.
• Afterward, right-click anywhere in the empty place in the printer list.
• Then, you need to choose the ‘reset printing system’ option.
• After that, in the confirmation tab, you have to click on the ‘Reset’ button.
• Once you choose the reset option, you need to enter the username and password and then hit Enter or click the ‘OK’ button.
• Now you need to wait for a while for the system to be reset.
• When the system is reset, you will not see any machine on the screen.
• In the final step, you can restart your computer system and check whether the printer is doing its job properly or not.