What Is Printer Spooler? How to Restart It

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What Is the Printer Spooler?

The spooler is a software service that manages print jobs. It queues files and sends them to the printer one by one.

How to Restart Print Spooler (Windows)

  1. Open Run (Windows + R), type services.msc, and hit Enter.
  2. Scroll down to “Print Spooler.”
  3. Right-click > Restart.

When to Use This Fix

If print jobs get stuck or the printer won’t respond, restarting the spooler often resolves the issue.