Printer "Spooler Service" Error
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You try to print and get an error saying the "Print Spooler" service is not running.
Symptoms
- Cannot print
- Service error
- Empty printer list
Possible Causes
- Corrupt print job
- Windows system error
- Driver conflict
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Restart Spooler Service
Services.msc > Print Spooler > Right-click > Restart.
2
Clear Spooler Files
Delete everything in C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS.
3
Update Printer Driver
A bad driver can cause the spooler service to crash repeatedly.
When to See a Technician
The spooler is the "waiting room" for print jobs; if one job is corrupt, it blocks everything.
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