Event 315 with error 2114 on startup
Recently some customers reported then got event 315 with error 2114 on every system startup. The printers and the system both work fine. The only problem is the event with error when the system starts up each time.
The detailed log is similar as following:
Log Name: Microsoft-Windows-PrintService/Admin
Source: Microsoft-Windows-PrintService
Date: 6/10/2011 4:47:13 PM
Event ID: 315
Task Category: Sharing a printer
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic Spooler Event,Printer
User: SYSTEM
Computer: BobbyC-PC
Description:
The print spooler failed to share printer HP Photosmart C7200 series BT with shared resource name HP Photosmart C7200 series. Error 2114. The printer cannot be used by others on the network.
Event Xml:
< Event xmlns="https://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-PrintService" Guid="{747EF6FD-E535-4D16-B510-42C90F6873A1}" />
<EventID>315</EventID>
<Version>0</Version>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>30</Task>
<Opcode>12</Opcode>
<Keywords>0x8000000000000820</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2011-06-10T20:47:13.118441500Z" />
<EventRecordID>12</EventRecordID>
<Correlation />
<Execution ProcessID="1612" ThreadID="1568" />
<Channel>Microsoft-Windows-PrintService/Admin</Channel>
<Computer>BobbyC-PC</Computer>
<Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
</System>
<UserData>
<ShareFailed xmlns:auto-ns3="https://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events" xmlns="https://manifests.microsoft.com/win/2005/08/windows/printing/spooler/core/events">
<Param1>2114</Param1>
<Param2>HP Photosmart C7200 series BT</Param2>
<Param3>HP Photosmart C7200 series</Param3>
</ShareFailed>
</UserData>
< /Event>
Root cause:
The spooler just uses the Server Service for sharing the printers. If the server service has not fully initialized when the spooler initializes and wants to share the printers, the error will be logged.
Resolution:
Check the server service and make sure there are no dependent services that have been changed from default settings.
In addition, make sure the printer driver is up to date.
More information:
I know that Lexmark has used DCOM in the past for monitor software and had issues. If you have a bunch of Lexmark devices, I'd check for DCOM errors (no clue if these are in the System event logs any more) and also verify if the Lexmark devices are using monitor software.
Comments
Anonymous
April 15, 2012
As a basic user I have no idea what a server service is on my home network. Yes the info in this article confirmed what is on my computer event viewer. But does nothing to help me solve my problem.Anonymous
May 15, 2012
Event 315 with error 2114. Start Services.msc and change "Computer Browser" to start automaticaly. This solve my problem.Anonymous
October 21, 2012
I had this problem when I turned on my printer before I started my computer. When I start my computer first and then turn on the printer Event 315 with error 2114 disappears.Anonymous
December 16, 2012
Like Michael I'm just a basic user but don't think I have a home network. I have 1 PC & 1 printer, I don't share with anyone. How do I resolve this error at every boot?Anonymous
June 06, 2013
J.H. de Baat's suggestion (12 May 2012) worked beautifully for me. Many thanks!Anonymous
November 19, 2013
Same issue. Changed the HP UDP driver from 5.6.5 to 5.7.0, now working.Anonymous
November 24, 2013
I had the same problem and I tried the solution from J.H. de Baat and it worked fine! Thank you!Anonymous
January 20, 2014
I had the same problem and I tried the solution from J.H. de Baat and it worked fine! Thank you so much.Amazing how yellow warnings and red errors gradually creep into event log the older Windows 7 gets!Anonymous
April 04, 2014
The solution from J.H. Baart solved my problem too: "Start Services.msc and change "Computer Browser" to start automatically". Thank you.Anonymous
April 10, 2014
The solution from J H Bart solver my problemAnonymous
May 28, 2014
Indeed, J.H. Baarts solution worked just fine. Hats off to you, good Sir.Anonymous
November 23, 2015
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November 23, 2015
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