Unable to set default printer Solved

Question

Hello,

Today, as I want to print a pdf file, my computer is asking me to save my file in ".oxps" format. I'm beginning to have questions, especially since my file still does not print (nothing happens despite several attempts).

I then realize that my printer has been replaced by a certain "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" that has appeared out of nowhere! So I uninstall this little troublemaker.

Problem: Now I can’t print anything because I no longer have a default printer, and when I right-click on my printer in the control panel, I no longer have the "set as default" option!
Proof in image: http://hpics.li/a52f313
(However, I can use the scanner without problem by clicking on "start scanning," oddly enough!)

Naturally, I looked for a solution online and found this one:
http://h30478.www3.hp.com/t5/Printers-and-all-in-one-printers-Getting-started/Unable-to-set-default-printer/td-p/285922

I followed all the instructions and then restarted the computer. My printer is finally listed in this so-called "Windows" (it wasn't before), but the problem remains the same: I cannot set my Lexmark as default in the control panel. I tried again a second time just to be sure, but nothing has changed.
Here’s what it looks like now: http://hpics.li/4c57142

Note: I am using Windows 8.1 (64-bit), and my printer is a Lexmark P4350.

Is there another solution? Thanks in advance for your responses! :) I admit I am very far from being knowledgeable in this area…

Have a good day/night.

L'âne Trotro · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you again for your response!

The printer itself works very well (I had it print test pages), but I can't ask it anything from the computer since there is no default printer set on it.
For example, Microsoft Word tells me "Unable to print: printer configuration problem" and the help indicates that this could be because there is no default printer designated. I want to point out that I do select my Lexmark when requesting to print. Evidence in images:
Print request: http://hpics.li/f62c78e
Refusal window: http://hpics.li/d4ff017

The Windows Photo Viewer does not want to print photos because "no printer is installed or a required Windows service is not enabled," but I have checked and the Print Spooler and Lxce_Device (the two services I need) are both activated, no problem.

Photofiltre also refuses to print because "No default printer selected." In short, you get the picture.

But the printer is indeed recognized by the computer, it is displayed in "Devices and Printers" as being connected, it is also present in "PC Settings / PC and Devices / Devices," I can select it in Word, etc. The proof is that, curiously, I have no problem requesting to scan a file from the computer. It receives the information, scans, and I can save the scanned file without any issues.

Interesting thing: when I turned on my computer this evening and took a look at Regedit, I noticed that my Lexmark had disappeared again! Only this remained (just like the first time I opened it): http://hpics.li/49c9ccc So I repeated the operation as before: I removed "UserSelectedDefault," restarted, noticed that my Lexmark was back, set a "1" as the value... But the problem persists, I still cannot set it as default and therefore cannot print anything.

kaneagle · Answer

Hello,

Go back to the registry
Double-click on --> UserSelectedDefault
In the value data, put 1
It should look like this --> 0x00000000 (1)

Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

L'âne Trotro · Answer

Hello,
Thank you very much for this response!
Unfortunately, despite this, the problem persists.
I do notice, however, that it says "driver unavailable", so I presume that the problem might also come from there... However, I believe I'm not done with my surprises yet!
Already, Driver Booster 3.5 does not seem to see any driver issues with my printer.
So, I go directly to the Lexmark website (http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=driversdownloads&userlocale=FR_FR&locale=FR) and search for the most recent thing I can find for my printer, which seems to be "Complete drivers and software for setting up, configuring, and using your device with Windows 64-bit" (cjs4300FR.exe) released in 2010 for Windows Vista 64 bits. Okay, I'm on Windows 8.1, but we'll have to deal with it... No choice, apparently.
When I run it, it tells me that I need to uninstall what is already present on my PC first. I click on "Uninstall" in this window, and... I get a lovely little white window with nothing written on it. And of course, it doesn't uninstall anything.
So I go to "Add or Remove Programs" to uninstall from there... Little white window!
I then go to "Revo Uninstaller"... Lexmark isn't even among the programs in its list.
After some research online, I decide to go into the registry to copy the "value data" from its "UninstallString" file to run it manually in the "Run" program. Except that when I try, a window appears telling me to log in as an administrator. So I search for the file manually, run it as administrator... And guess what: back to the little white window! Proof with an image if needed: http://hpics.li/13186b3
I don't know what to do anymore...
I notice along the way something that seems a bit strange at the end of these so-called "value data":
"C:\windows\system32\spool\DRIVERS\x64\3\lxceUNST.EXE -NOLICENSE"
But why "No license"? Is that normal? I bought my printer about 9 years ago and installed it with its original disk on my new PC last year, so I don't see why it wouldn't have a license. That being said, I struggled to install it, so maybe it didn't install as it should have... I don't know. I'm a bit (a lot) lost!
Thank you in advance for your help, and I apologize for this lengthy message!

kaneagle · Answer

Is the printer working normally? When you print, does it show up correctly in the printer name?  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Go to the Control Panel Devices and Printers Have you tried --> adding a printer?  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

L'âne Trotro · Answer

I tried and there it is, it's finally set as "default"! Thank you for advising me to do it.
However, now a new problem arises: when I want to print, a window indicates that "the detected port is incorrect".
Image: http://hpics.li/12357b8
(I clicked on the link at the bottom in the window but it leads nowhere)
I should clarify that the USB cable is properly connected to the computer and the printer, I even unplugged and replugged it to be sure.
What should I do?

kaneagle · Answer

Have you tried another USB port?  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Device Manager Expand the menu --> USB Bus Controllers Uninstall the USB Root Hub that corresponds to the printer Restart the PC.  Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

billmaxime · Answer

Hi  if you turn on the printer, you should see it    See you  -- the radiation level is higher at the job center than at Chernobyl

billmaxime · Answer

re  I'm going to do the same operation on my PC and I'll be back^^  @+  -- the radiation level is higher at the employment agency than at Chernobyl

billmaxime · Answer

re

here are the 2 screenshots:

printer off

printer on

look on your pc, what “adds” when the printer is “on” and remove

@+

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kaneagle · Answer

What do you have in Ports (COM and LPT)?  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

L'âne Trotro · Answer

I've just realized that my Lexmark is showing up under "Other devices."
Image: http://hpics.li/b5e401d
It specifies that "This device is working properly."

kaneagle: Where can I find "Ports (COM and LPT)"? I can't find it in the list (see the image above).

billmaxime: I uninstalled them, but unfortunately, it didn't change anything :(

kaneagle · Answer

Give the hardware ID of the printer Right-click on the device Properties Details tab Select the hardware ID. It is a number that should look like this as an example: --> PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_1026&SUBSYS....... USB\..... If needed, look --> here   -- The human being is at its best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Right-click on the driver --> cjs4300FR.exe
Choose --> Extract All

Go to Device Manager
Right-click on the device
Update Driver
Browse my computer for driver software
Browse
Go to the extracted driver folder --> cjs4300FR
Select the folder --> drivers
OK, next
Restart

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kaneagle · Answer

Complete drivers and software for setting up, configuring, and using your device with Windows 64-bit" (cjs4300FR.exe) released in 2010 for Windows Vista 64 bits. When launching it, it indicates that I must first uninstall what is already present on my PC.  Have you tried it: Here it is --> cjs4300FR.exe Install it manually as suggested. -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Press Windows + R Type --> services.msc and OK  Check if the Print Spooler service is started and set to automatic in the startup type.  -- The human being is at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Right-click on the 2 root USB hubs Uninstall them Restart the PC.    If the problem persists, could Daemon Tools be the cause?   Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

In the control panel Programs and Features What printer do you have installed?  PS: Please use a different username than mine.  -- The human being is at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Uninstall everything related to printers with --> Revo Uninstaller Follow the tutorial carefully.  Restart the PC Go to the control panel Devices and printers Check what printers are present.  Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Give the printer(s) present in these 2 directories: --> C\Windows	wain_32 --> C\ProgramData  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Go to the Control Panel Devices and Printers Remove the 2 printers  Go to the Device Manager Right-click on the 2 root USB hubs Uninstall them.  Leave the printer connected to the PC Restart the PC.  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst

kaneagle · Answer

By mistake, did you delete some keys in the registry?  The human being is at his best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Run an sfc: Windows + X Command Prompt (admin) Type --> sfc /scannow and press enter.  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Repair Windows without data loss. Check this out --> Repair Windows 8   -- Humans are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Content for you. Good evening.  -- The human being is at their best when things are at their worst.

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