Is your printer not responding or stuck in queue? The Printer Spooler might be the problem. Here’s how to fix it in simple steps.

1. Stop the Print Spooler Service

Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter. Find Print Spooler, right-click on it, and choose Stop.

2. Clear the Print Queue

Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS and delete all files inside the folder. These are the stuck print jobs.

3. Restart the Spooler Service

Go back to the Services window, right-click on Print Spooler, and select Start.

4. Set Spooler to Start Automatically

Double-click Print Spooler in the services list, set Startup type to Automatic, and click OK.

5. Reboot and Test

Restart your PC and try printing again. If the problem persists, consider updating your printer driver.