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METHOD 4: CHECK PRINT SPOOLER SERVICE

The print spooler makes it easy for the PC to interact with the printer. Also, it handles the print jobs in the queue. If you are dealing with the "printer spooler error" message, it means a print job is stuck in the queue. You can fix it with the following instructions.

• First, close all of the programs, like Word and any others.

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• Do not command any other print job to the system.

• Now, go to the "Search" tab and enter "Administrative Tools.”

• In the next step, you have to select "Services."

• Then, locate the "Print Spooler" by scrolling down the list.

• Right-click on the Print Spooler service, and click on "Stop."

• After that, double-click on "Local Disk (C:)” and open "My Computer."

• Next, you have to choose the "Windows" folder.

• Thereafter, the Folder "System32" will open.

• Click on the "spool" option and tap on "Printers."

• Next, delete all print jobs included in this folder.

• Go back to "Services" and search for "print spooler."

• Finally, right-click on the option.

• In the end, select the "Start" option.

• Now try printing a test page to see if the error has been resolved after restarting the spooler.

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