Unable To Install The Printer Error 0X00003Eb

If you receive the error unable to install printer: error 0x00003EB while performing the printer driver installation on your computer, then you’ve reached the right page to resolve.

Generally, the error 0x00003EB indicates the printer connectivity/installation issue.

Cause:

When you try to install the incorrect version of your printer driver, this error message is displayed on the screen.

To clear the unable to install printer error 0x00003EB, perform the following methods one-by-one.

Method 1: Set Windows Installer to Automatic

Method 2: Reinstall the printer driver

Method 3: Remove Printer keys

If the unable to install printer error 0x00003EB persists, then remove printer keys on your computer.

Method 4: Perform Clean Boot

  • Disconnect any external device(s) connected to your computer.
  • Open the System Configuration
  • Click the General
  • Navigate to the Selective startup section and deselect the Load startup items option by unchecking the checkbox beside it.
  • Go to the Services
  • Select the Hide all Microsoft services option and click the Disable All
  • Go to the Startup Click the Open Task Manager option.
  • Disable all the startups and click OK > Restart.

Check whether unable to install printer error 0x00003EB is resolved. If not, contact us.

Faq
  • Why is my wireless printer not printing?

    First, try restarting your computer, printer and wireless router. To check if your printer is connected to your network: Print a Wireless Network Test report from the printer control panel. On many printers pressing the Wireless button allows direct access to printing this report.

  • Why is my printer showing error?

    The other most probable reason for the printing error is the connection between your computer and the printer. If you are sure that the transmission cable is working okay (tested the printer on another computer), then the problem might be the drivers. This can be the printer drivers or the USB port drivers.

  • Why do my 3d prints keep failing?

    Another common fail is over extrusion. Over extrusion happens when your 3D printer pushes out too much plastic too fast, causing a jam in the end of the nozzle. ... Make sure YOURu layer height is less than your nozzle diameter. Increase your cooling fan's power (this will cool the plastic and cause it to slow down)

  • What is the WPS button?

    WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is a wireless network security standard that tries to make connections between a router and wireless devices faster and easier. WPS works only for wireless networks that use a password that is encrypted with the WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal security protocols.

  • How do I reset my printer?

    To restore your HP printer to factory-default settings, follow these steps. Turn the product off. Disconnect the power cable from the product for 30 seconds and then reconnect. Turn the product on while you press and hold the Resume button for 10-20 seconds. The Attention light turns on. Release the Resume button.

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