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Fix The Printer Error 1260 in Just a Couple of Easy Steps
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Updated onNovember 16, 2023
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After installing Windows 10 updates, many users have reported the printer error 1260. This error can have multiple error messages, including:
A policy is in effect on your computer which prevents you from connecting to this print queue. Please contact your system administrator.
That didn’t work We can’t install this printer right now. Try again later or contact your network administrator. ERROR #1260
This error is related to the new Driver Packaging Awareness requirements and can be resolved by configuring Point and Print policies in theGroup Policy editor. If you are also troubled by this error, here is how to resolve it in Windows 10.
How can I fix printer error 1260?
1. Disable antivirus and firewall
Turn off firewall
Disable antivirus
If disabling the antivirus did not resolve the issue, you may have to uninstall the security program and then try to install the printer or the related drivers.
If the issue is resolved after disabling the firewall and antivirus, enable Windows Firewall and antivirus again.
2. Add FQDN and NETBIOS name for Point and Pinter Server
You don’t have theGroup Policy Editor on your Windows PC? Get it right now in just a couple of easy steps.
TheA policy is in effect on your computer printer 1260 errorcan occur if your security program or firewall is blocking the connection or if the issue is with the Group Policy Editor. Follow the steps in this article to fix the problem and get your printer back online.
If you have any additional questions or suggestions, please leave them in the comments section below.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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