How to Restart Print Spooler

The print spooler service is one of the important software components which connects a printer with a computer. You send print job via your computer and your printer completes the job. A conduit is necessary to connect both the devices to one another. The print spooler service serves as the medium which helps both the devices to communicate with one another.

An issue with the print spooler services can make it next to impossible for a printer to conclude a printing job and roll out prints. Whenever a printer shows issues with these services, it becomes necessary to restart print spooler. This simple step can help in resolving a majority of technical problems linked to the print spooler services.

How to spot the problem with the print spooler service of your printer 

Like other issues, a technical problem with the print spooler service also comes to light with various signs and symptoms. Here are the indicators of the problem.

● An error message or notification on the screen  whenever you try to conclude a print   job and try to obtain a print from you printing hardware

● Repeated prompts to restart print spooler service as and when you try to obtain prints

● No response even as you make repeated attempts to start the service

When you see any of these signs or symptoms, beware of the problem. It is important that you take steps towards resolving the issue immediately. Overlooking it will only mince matters at the subsequent stages.

How to restart print spooler

Press Windows+R buttons on your keyboard at the same time. This will bring up the window of Services Manager on your computer screen. Enter “services. msc in the box and hit Enter. Alternatively, you can also click on the “Ok” option.

On the next screen, you will see numerous options. Look for the option which says “Print Spooler. When you find the option on the list, hover the cursor of your mouse over it. Thereafter click on the option with both the left and right mouse buttons respectively. You will find the option to restart the print spooler.

As soon as you click on the “Restart” option, the print spooler of your printer will start automatically. By trying out these simple steps to restart the print spooler of your printer, you can address most problems linked to the print spooler service of your printer.