How to Fix Print Spooler Errors | SmartPCFixer Official Blog

Have you ever got a print spooler error? When you send a print job to your desktop or network printer, that job actually goes into a print queue and prints from there. If the jobs you send to the printer fail to appear, the first thing you should check is the print spooler service. This arrangement allows more than one job to be sent at the same time, and each of those jobs is serviced as the printer becomes available.

To get rid of print spooler problem, you can try two methods below:

Solution one: Download Smartpcfixer to fix the problem automatically.

Smartpcfixer has been used by many computer users to fix print spooler problem. It is easy to use and risk free. And Smartpcfixer also can do other functions to protect your PC. Please follow below steps:

1. Download and install Smartpcfixer to your computer.
2. Do a scanning with Smartpcfixer.
3. After the scanning is finished, repair the problem by clicking “Repair All” button.

Solution two:Fix the problem manually step by step.

1. Log on to your computer and click on the “Start” button. Choose “Control Panel” from the menu.
2. Double-click on the “Administrative Tools” icon and choose “Services” from the list. This will open up a list of all the services that are configured for your computer.
3. Locate the “Print Spooler” service on the list, right-click and choose “Start” from the menu. Wait for the service to start, then send your print job again.
4. Right-click on the “Print Spooler” service, then right-click and choose “Properties” from the menu. Click the drop-down list next to “Startup Type” and make sure it is set to “Automatic.”
5. Take note of which printer you are using when the print spooler fails. Remove that printer from your list of installed printers by clicking on the “Printers and Faxes” icon in the Control Panel. Then click “Add a Printer” to reinstall the printer.