How to Fix XPS Print Error: Memory Allocation Failure

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

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 a printer, if you allow Windows to do all the settings, it will automatically install the XPS driver. 

How do I fix an XPS print error?

1. Install the correct driver from the manufacturer website

1. On your device, open Settings.
2. Click on Devices > Printers & Scanners > your printer > Manage Printer >Printer Properties > Advanced tab.
3. If you don’t see an alternative to the printer driver (i.e. if you did not install PCL or PS driver components during the printer installation) > go to your printer‘s manufacturer site.
4. Search for the universal printer driver or PostScript driver.
5. Download and install. Make sure it is the v3 version, not v4, since v3 is more flexible.
6. During the installation, you might be prompted to provide your IP address so have it at hand.
7. You might have to reboot the computer.

2. Disable Print to file or Print as image

1. Assuming you’re already on the Print dialog box, click on the Printer drop-down menu and select the correct printer from the list.
2. Click on the Properties button next to the printer’s name.
3. Now, click on the Advanced tab.
4. Look for an option called Print to file or Print as image and uncheck it.
5. Click on OK to save your changes and close the dialog box.
6. Finally, click on the Print button to print your document and see if the XPS Print Error persists.

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 the Memory 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.