Fix Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer Issue. Easily! 1. Search "Registry Editor" 2. Locate Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print and right-click select New > Key > "DWORD (32-bit) Value" 3. Rename the file to RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled 4. Right Click select " Modify..." 5. Make sure the Value name is correct " RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled" Value Data is 0 and the Base is Hexadecimal and click OK . And now follow the steps below to stop the Print Spooler service and then start it again. 1. Press Win+R (Windows logo key and R key) at the same time. A Run dialog box will open. Type services.msc in the run box and click OK button. 2. In the Name list, locate and double-click on services Print Spooler . 3. Click Restart. Congratulations!