FAQ #6: Unable to Print - Cannot Setup Shared Printer + Error 0x0000011b

FJ Cook

November 22, 2021 13:12 Updated

Issue:

Simple printer share setup between two computers (on Windows 10 Professional x64 - v.2009 build 19042.xxx) on local network. Workstation can see the printer host, but attempting to connect will generate error: 0x0000011b

Resolution:

Turns out, Microsoft distributed an update that enabled ENCRYPTION BY DEFAULT and it's breaking network printing between both computers.

The fix is a Registry entry, made on BOTH systems, to force encryption OFF.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print]
"RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled"=dword (32-bit):0