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How to Fix XPS Print Error: Memory Allocation Failure

Updating the printer driver will fix this problem quickly

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Updated onOctober 16, 2024

updated onOctober 16, 2024

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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:

Unfortunately, when it comes to printing XPS documents (XML Paper Specification), users have reported theXPS Print Error: Memory allocation failureerror.

Mismatch issues oftentimes cause the error in the operating system related to the printer driver. Consequently, the successful solution applied in this case proved to be changing the default XPS driver or class driver with the manufacturer’s PS printer driver or a PCL printer driver.

Note that when you install aprinter, if you allow Windows to do all the settings, it will automatically install the XPS driver.

How do I fix an XPS print error?

How do I fix an XPS print error?

1. Install the correct driver from the manufacturer website

2. Disable Print to file or Print as image

Additionally, we recommend changing the PDL settings (Printer Drive Language) from PCL XL to PCL 5e (also found in Printer Properties, as shown above).

Many of our readers stumbled across theMemory allocation failure on Kyocera. If you’re in the same situation, follow the highlighted dedicated guide for tested fixes.

We hope that this solution helped you fix the XPS printing error. If you have any further suggestions, please submit them in the comments section below.

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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!

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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.