Print Spooler error 0x800706b9 printer not enough resources

Anonymous
2015-02-09T04:43:26+00:00

I have been trying to print for the past few day to no avail. I have gone to services and tried to manually start the stopped spooler, but this error keeps popping up. "0x800706b9 printer not enough resources". I am running windows 8.1 and I have a canon printer. I have already gone to the registry editor and got rid of the "http" in the spools folder. Please help...I desperately need to able to print.

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Anonymous
2015-02-10T03:19:52+00:00

Hello Jason,

Thank you for posting your question on Microsoft community.

I would like to know some information about the issue so that we could help you better.

What is the make and model of your computer?

I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and your efforts towards resolving it.

This issue may occur if the installed device driver is corrupt or if the driver is not installed properly.

I would suggest you to try following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

Run printer troubleshooter and check. Please follow these steps:

a. Press Windows + W keys, type troubleshooting in the search box and press Enter.

b. Click "View all" and then click "Printer".

c. Click "Next" and follow on-screen instructions.

If it does not help, use method 2.

Method 2:

Please follow these steps and check the issue.

a. Press Windows + R keys, type services.msc in run window and press Enter.

b. In services, stop "Print Spooler" service.

c. In Windows explorer, navigate to the following folder location and open "PRINTERS" folder.

C:\Windows\system32\spool\PRINTERS

d. Click "Continue" or "Yes", if message prompts.

e. Delete all files in "PRINTERS" folder and then close Windows explorer.

Note: Please do not delete "PRINTERS" folder. Only delete its contents.

f. Open services, and start "Print Spooler" service.

I hope this information helps.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-08-27T03:05:13+00:00

    Hello

    I have hp Envy 27 all in one as a desk top and HP office jet 8600 plus, I tried all that was suggested above, and have been with HP support for the past 4 hours, and they cleared the printer spool folder.

    I even tried uninstalling the printer, now I cant even install it back.  HP support suggested I contact Microsoft since it is a windows 8.1 issue

    please help

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-07-01T02:43:32+00:00

    Has anyone found a fix for this problem? I am having the exact same thing occurring.  It seems like this is unsolvable :)

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-05-05T15:23:09+00:00

    Hello Lisa,

    Thank you for replying.

    I am sorry for late response.

    I appreciate your time.

    I would suggest you to refresh Windows and check if it helps.

    Refer this article:

    How to refresh, reset, or restore your PC

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

    Note: Apps you installed from websites and DVDs will be removed. Apps that came with your PC and apps you installed from the Windows Store will be reinstalled. Windows puts a list of removed apps on your

    desktop after refreshing your PC.

    I hope this information helps.

    Thank you

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-04-24T15:12:47+00:00

    I am having all of the exact same issues following the 8.1 update. Have tried all of the fixes (even bought a new printer) and there is no resolution. Looking forward to more info.

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