Windows Print Spooler Service

Windows Print Spooler Service

Should printing issues occur, starting or restarting the Windows Print Spooler can sometimes resolve the problem.

 

 

1.     Click on Start or Windows icon in taskbar

2.     Type view local in search box

3.     Select View Local Services from search results

 



 

4.     Scroll to Print Spooler service

5.     Right-click and select Start or Restart

 

 




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