I have to restart my print spooler each time I print

Anonymous
2011-11-14T22:04:02+00:00

Original Title: Printer Spooler

I've got a problem with my printer spooler. I can restart it but it always shuts off when I go to print something.  I went to programs/features and clicked turn features on/off and under printer documentation services the LPD and LPR, and fax/scan are selected. Internet client is not checked.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-20T18:51:34+00:00

    Me too. I've pinned services to my taskbar so I can stop and restart the print spooler every time I want to print (after my laptop has put itself to sleep).

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-10-19T15:00:55+00:00

    Deleted all the files in safe mode. Restarted system in normal mode, same problem. Must restart Print Spooler every time a file is to be printed. A new issue in the last 10 days or so.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-04-11T07:43:31+00:00

    Hi James,

    For us to better understand your query, we'd like to know the following information:

    • What is happening to the Print Spooler?
    • What Windows Server are you using?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Have you made any recent changes?

    We look forward to your response.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-04-11T05:32:57+00:00

    What if it is already empty?

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-08-24T06:10:58+00:00

    Hi,

    try to look at this directory:

    C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS

    If it is not empty - delete all the files in this directory and restart the printer spooler service.

    LC

    I had checked folder its empty, then also every time i am restarting print spooler service for print

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