What advanced troubleshooting steps can be taken if Printer Error 709 persists on Windows 11 despite basic fixes?

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What advanced troubleshooting steps can be taken if Printer Error 709 persists on Windows 11 despite basic fixes?
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If basic fixes fail, consider: 1. Running System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tools. Open Command Prompt as administrator and run `sfc /scannow`, then `DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth`. 2. Resetting the printer's IP address (for network printers) or manually adding it. 3. Checking the Registry Editor (regedit) for orphaned printer entries related to the printer you are trying to set as default (use with caution and backup your registry first). 4. Creating a new user profile on Windows 11 to see if the error is profile-specific.