Print-related task error

How do I fix this error:
Before you can print-related tasks such as page setup or printing a document, you need to install a printer.
I have already have a printer on my computer. I've deleted all drivers and reinsttalled the printer and still gets this error. I've also, reinstalled Adobe Reader 10.1.4.
Any help will be welcomed.

I would install version 11.0.2 but, there is another person on Adobe that posted that they are having issues with printing Adobe 11.0.2. So, I think I'll try to install 10.1.6. I wonder if there is a issue with Windows 7 and Adobe version 10 and 11.

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Hi BuddhaMike22,
I would suggest you to refer this KB Document for a fix to this problem: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/printing-problems-acrobat-9-4.html
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