Windows 7
i. From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Administrative Tools.
ii. Double-click Services.
iii. Right-click the Print Spooler, and then click Properties.
iv. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
v. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start, and then click OK.
Windows Vista
i. From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Maintenance,
Administrative Tools.
ii. Double-click Services.
iii. Right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Properties.
iv. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
v. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start, and then click OK.
Windows XP
i. From the Windows Start menu, right click My Computer.
ii. Click Manage, and then click Services and Applications.
iii. Double-click Services, and then select Print Spooler.
iv. Right-click Print Spooler, and click Restart to restart the service.
b. Make sure the correct printer is set as the default printer.
The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to it.
c. If the wrong printer is set as the default printer, right-click the correct printer and select Set as
Default Printer.
d. Try using your printer again.
6. Restart the computer.
7. Clear the print queue.
To clear the print queue
a. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
● Windows 10: From the Windows Start menu, click All apps, click Windows System, click
Control Panel, and then click View devices and printers under Hardware and Sound menu.
● Windows 8.1 and Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the
Charms bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View
devices and printers.
● Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
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