"Print processor does not exist" What can I do? Printer is a Brother MFC-J430w.

Anonymous
2012-02-12T09:04:59+00:00

I am trying to install a Brother MFC-J430w wireless printer on my 32 bit Dell PC. I've downloaded the driver off the Internet, but I get a prompt saying "Unable to install printer. The print processor does not exist." What should I do?

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2012-02-13T03:56:53+00:00

Can you check the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows NT x86\Print Processors\winprint

At that registry key, in the right window, is "Driver" of the type REG_SZ and is the "Data"  winprint.dll?

Also, check that the winprint.dll exists in the C:\Windows\System32\spool\prtprocs\w32x86 folder.

More info in the following article which is for Windows NT but, in general, should also apply to Windows 7:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/153355

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Anonymous
2012-02-13T11:58:21+00:00

Yes, you could try changing localspl.dll to winprint.dll

Create a System Restore point beforehand and restart the computer afterward.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-07-22T13:55:27+00:00

    When you say '*a new version of the driver from the manufacturer (if available), or choose an alternate driver that works with this print device'*do you mean the printer? I don't have any physical printer, use pdf creators (Adobe, Nitro, Wondershare). Should I, can I do anything about this, if so what?

    As to the winprint.dll, no way to get and place a new file apart form  installing the hotfix?

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-07-20T04:22:52+00:00

    At this point there are a couple of things you could consider.

    Since the winprint.dll appears to be corrupted you could request the hotfix described in KB2913877 which if installed would give you a Windows 8 compatible winprint.dll albeit with a fix you probably don't need.

    Alternatively you could run the Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthcommand from an elevated command prompt to potentially fix component store corruption, there is info in the following link:

    http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/26512-dism-fixing-component-store-corruption-windows-8-a.html

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-02-13T06:59:04+00:00

    Can you check the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows NT x86\Print Processors\winprint

    At that registry key, in the right window, is "Driver" of the type REG_SZ and is the "Data"  winprint.dll?

    Also, check that the winprint.dll exists in the C:\Windows\System32\spool\prtprocs\w32x86 folder.

    More info in the following article which is for Windows NT but, in general, should also apply to Windows 7:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/153355

    The registry key under Data says localspl.dll

    would it have to be changed?

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