How to Resolve Windows 10 Runtime Error 482 (Error Printer) –

You usually see the Runtime error 482 when you try to print a document on Windows.
The error is caused by the Visual Basic "Printform" component.

Typically, "run-time" errors are usually the result of problems in the "Visual Basic" library or its neighboring applications. Errors are mainly caused by a discrepancy in the code (references that do not exist) or by problems with specific library references.

Whether you are actively using Visual Basic or not is largely irrelevant; it's likely that one of your apps is using it – so the error.

To solve the problem, there are a number of steps you can take to solve it, although many people end up following the "work path" in order to prevent it from happening. The steps outlined in this tutorial should give you the opportunity to solve it completely.

Problem

The error will usually appear with the following messages:

"Error at time of operation '482': Printer error"
"Error at the time of operation '486': you cannot print the form image on this type of printer"
"Error in printer"
The most important thing to understand about the error is that it is caused by what is called the "library" in the calculation. A library is essentially code that allows a developer of accessibility features without having to rewrite the code for it.

Libraries have been in use since the first days of computation. With modern computers, 1,000 libraries can be used simultaneously to ensure a very high level of functionality for a range of applications. PrintForm is one such library.

In most cases, the "Printform" library is not installed on your system (it is very old), which causes the error to be displayed. Your printer or its associated drivers may also be damaged.

Solution

The steps to fix the problem are as follows:

Delete any PrintForm references in VBA

• If you see this error as a result of using a "Visual Basic" enabled application (including VBA), you should also make sure to get rid of any reference to the PrintForm ingredient.
• The best way to do this is to replace it with the Win32 API, which is an updated version of the print library in Visual Basic. If you do it right, it should allow you to get the print by working with your apps on Windows 10.

Update printer drivers

• If you're not using Visual Basic/VBA, you'll want to make sure your printer drivers are fully updated and correct.
• The best way to do this is to completely "uninstall" the printer from your system and allow Windows Update to find the right drivers (unlike previous versions of Windows, the latest Windows update is actually very good and effective).
• To do this, simply press the Windows + S keys on your keyboard, press "Device Manager" and select the first option that appears. When you are in Device Manager, select the printer you are having problems with, right-click and click "Remove".
• After uninstalling, restart your PC. It should automatically add the printer again – installing the latest drivers – if it is effective.

Erase system files with SFC

• If the above does not work, this * may be a problem with the basic files of your computer system. To resolve this issue, you can use a built-in mechanism to fix it (SFC // File File Checker).
• To do this, press the Windows + S keys on your keyboard and press "CMD". When options appear, right-click on the first one and select "Run as administrator". This will bring up the black/white CMD window. In this document, type "sfc/skannow". This will scan your system files and fix any malfunctions.

Switch to using other printer settings

• If all of the above doesn't work, you'll look to use a different printer. The most common way to do this is to switch from the standard "Print to PDF" option to "Microsoft Print to PDF".