Event ID - 62

Event Id62
SourceMicrosoft-Windows-PrintSpooler
DescriptionThis version of Windows does not support Windows NT 4.0 (kernel mode) printer drivers and cannot accept the %2 driver from the remote server %1. Please obtain and install a new version of the driver from the manufacturer (if available), or choose an alternate driver that works with this print device.
Event Information According to Microsoft :

Cause :

This event is logged when version of Windows does not support Windows NT 4.0 (kernel mode) printer drivers and cannot accept the driver from the remote server.

Resolution :

Install an updated driver

Windows NT 4.0 printer drivers are not supported on computers running Microsoft Windows Vista or later. Obtain from the printer manufacturer a driver (that displays the Designed for Windows logo) for the specific model of printer, and install the driver on the affected computer.

Verify :

To verify that you resolved the problem:
  1. Open the Printers folder on the affected computer, right-click an open area, and then click Server Properties . Make sure that the expected driver is installed.
  2. In the Printers folder, right-click the printer and then click Properties . On the Advanced tab, confirm that the expected driver is selected.
  3. Print a test page. If the print server logs spooler information events, look for Print Spooler Event 10 after printing, and then examine the document to confirm that it printed correctly.
Reference LinksEvent ID 62 from Source Microsoft-Windows-PrintSpooler

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