The most common error people usually find with their printer is Printer Error 482 in Windows. If you have a similar issue, then there may be a runtime error that is displayed with Error 482. However, this is quite annoying if you encounter this error frequently. Today, we are here to help you fix this error in the best possible way, so without further ado, let’s check this out.
How do I fix Printer Error 482?
There were multiple reasons behind this error, so here is the appropriate method. But before going further, you should ensure that you have connected your printer to the computer. Also, you should use a proper Windows printer and scanner.
Check your connection.
It is really important that you connect your printer to the computer correctly. However, if you have recently purchased the computer, we recommend that you go through the instructions that you receive in the Quick Guide book bundled in the box. On the other hand, you can check if the power connection and the printer are connected properly.
Update the drivers.
It is necessary that you have the latest driver installed on Windows. You can either update the driver from Windows Driver Management or Manufacture Utility support. So let’s check from the Windows perspective because it will automatically download and install the update quickly.
- Open the Run dialogue box and use Windows + R.
- After that, type devmgmt. msc and then hit enter.
- There you will find a list of devices connected to your computer. Right-click on it to expand the option and select Update Driver.
- Now, click on “Search Automatically for Updated Drivers.”
- That’s it. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated driver on Windows.
Not to mention, during the automatic search for a driver, you should have active internet connectivity. On the other hand, to install the driver manually, you have to visit the manufacturer’s website to get the latest driver for your printer. Simply go to the Printer Manufacturer website, download the appropriate driver, and install it on your Windows system.
Additionally, you can also use third-party software to download and install the driver for you. So once you have the proper driver installed on your Windows device, retry and check.
Turn on the printer.
Sometimes, it is also possible that there is a power outage, so check for power and retry once the printer is in online mode.
Change the printer settings
You can resolve this error by tweaking some settings in the Windows Settings menu. Here are the step-by-step instructions to follow up.
- Open Window Settings and then click on Device.
- Select “Printer & Scanner” and then select Microsoft Print to PDF.
- You can solve the printer error by making a minor change; you can simply replace the basic print with a PDF print option.
- That’s it.
Check your installed printer.
Ensure that you have installed the correct printer; likewise, your software, hardware, and driver should match to get the work done.
- Open Windows Settings, and then click on Devices.
- Select “Printer & Scanner” and then click on “Add a printer or scanner.”
- Now, follow the on-screen wizard to add your printer to your computer.
- That’s it. Try again.
Check printer functionality.
The printer couldn’t print all kinds of text documents; there was one printer that only allowed printing the document in grayscale. So, if your printer doesn’t support some function that you wish to print, check for functionality. If your printer has limited functionality, you should be aware that it could potentially show a runtime error.
Restart the print spooler.
If you have put a lot of printing in a queue, then the print spooler might have some problems, so because of the print spooler, your printer might be showing a runtime error. So, restarting the print spooler might resolve the error.
- Open the Run Dialogue box and then enter “Services.msc.”
- Then scroll down to find the print spooler.
- Once you find out, click on it, and then there is the option “Restart the Service.”
- That’s it. Once you hit restart, the service is placed in the upper-right corner.
- Recheck the print.
Alternatively, you can do so with the CMD.
- Open the Run Dialogue box and then enter “Services.msc.”
- Click on Ctrl + Shift + Enter, hit Yes, and then the UAC pop-up will appear.
- Enter this command: net stop spoolerÂ
- After this, execute the next command: DEL /F /S /Q %systemroot%System32spoolPRINTERS.
- Now, use this command again to stop the spooler
- That’s it.
Use a Registry Cleaner
If there is anything damaged in your registry, then clear the registry database. It stores all the software and hardware settings for your computer. You can use any third-party tool to clear the registry on your Windows device and start clearing the registry.