Reset the Print Spooler Service: Open Command Prompt as Administrator
👇 See all 2 solutions belowWhat is Error BROTHER-PRINTER-SCANNERERROR-017?
Windows System Error Code BROTHER-PRINTER-SCANNERERROR-017, known as Brother Printer Scanner Error Error 17, is a General System error that occurs during core Windows operations. The error indicates that: Brother Printer Error: The scanner unit has encountered an error. Clean the scanner glass and restart the printer. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the system services subsystem. The error code BROTHER-PRINTER-SCANNERERROR-017 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name Brother Printer Scanner Error Error 17 maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within core Windows operations is essential for effective troubleshooting.
Common Causes
- Print Spooler service is hung or crashed
- Corrupted print jobs stuck in the queue
- Incompatible or outdated printer drivers
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- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Run: net stop spooler
- Run: del /f /q C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS\*
- Run: net start spooler
- This clears the print queue and restarts the printing service
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Diagnostic Command
Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*BROTHER-PRINTER-SCANNERERROR-017*" -or $_.Message -like "*Brother Printer Scanner Error Error 17*"} | Format-List💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.
Prevention Tips
- Keep printer drivers updated from the manufacturer's website
- Clear the print queue if a job gets stuck instead of sending more jobs