"Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000709). Double check the printer name and make sure that the printer is connected to the network.
Gpedit.msc not found
Open Command Prompt (CMD) in administrator mode and run the following commands:
FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientTools-Package~*.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")
FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientExtensions-Package~*.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")
Method 1: Disable Windows Default Printer Management
1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
2. Go to Bluetooth & devices (or Printers & scanners).
3. Turn OFF the toggle for Let Windows manage my default printer (or Allow Windows to manage my default printer).
4. Manually click on the printer you want and select Set as default.
Method 2: Fix via Windows Registry Editor
If Windows blocks you from changing the default printer, modify the registry settings:
1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to this path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
3. Look for the Device value on the right pane. Double-click it and change the data field to your exact printer name.
4. If you run into permission errors, right-click the Windows folder in the left sidebar, select Permissions,
check Allow for Full Control and Read, then apply and restart your PC
Method 3: Run the Built-in Printer Troubleshooter
1. Open Settings -> System -> Troubleshoot -> Other troubleshooters (or search for Troubleshoot settings in the Start menu).
2. Click Run next to the Printer troubleshooter.
3. Follow the on-screen steps and restart your computer when finished
Method 4: Fix Shared Printer / RPC Policy (For Network Printers)
If you are trying to connect to a shared network printer and getting 0x00000709:
1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
2. Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Printers.
3. Double-click Configure RPC connection settings, set it to Enabled, and change the dropdown option to RPC over named pipes. Click Apply and OK.
4. Find Printer browsing in the same list, set it to Enabled, and click Apply and OK.
5. Press Win + R, type services.msc, locate Print Spooler, right-click it, and select Restart.