How Do I Restart the Print Spooler in Windows 10?
A simple reboot of both your PC and printer can solve many printer problems. You will need to dive into Local Services and check the Print Spooler service if the problem persists. Start the Print Spooler if it’s not running or reset it by stopping and starting it. Log in as an Administrator before you begin troubleshooting.
How Do I Restart the Print Spooler From the Task Manager?
The spooler program (spoolsv.exe) isn’t resource-hungry. But an error in the Windows printing system can cause the Print Spooler to consume memory. For such rare cases, use the Task Manager to stop and restart the spooler and see if that resolves the problem. Alternatively, select Windows + R to open the Run box. Type services.msc and press Enter.
More About the Print Spooler in Windows 10
The Print Spooler is the culprit behind many common printing errors on Windows. A “spooler” is a software program that organizes data in the correct order and sends it to any peripheral device with low memory, such as a printer. Thanks to this buffer, the printer doesn’t have to pause in between successive print jobs. The Print Spooler is a local service on Windows that manages the print queue seamlessly. When it fails, print jobs can get stuck in the queue; the print data doesn’t get to the printer, or the spooler crashes. You can reset your spooler to solve these problems, which cancels the print job and allows you to begin again.
