Author Topic: Need Help with Print Spooler (Read 167 times)

Red Tail 444 · « **on:** March 11, 2005, 03:09:32 PM »

Okay, for some reason, my PC suddenly lost its ability to locate my printer, and when I try to Add Printer through (PC) control panel, it tells me the function could not be performed because the print spooler is not operating.

I can't FIND the print spooler info, and all the troubleshooting links are useless....

Any suggestions, other than tossing the crate?

JB73 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2005, 03:14:45 PM »

a local printer, or a network?

lpr port or IP or USB?

what kind of printer? (brand)

how old?

capt. apathy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2005, 03:29:20 PM »

goto 'services' and make sure print spooler hasn't been disabled. should be set to automatic IIRC.

Red Tail 444 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2005, 11:59:44 AM »

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Originally posted by JB73
a local printer, or a network?

lpr port or IP or USB?

what kind of printer? (brand)

how old?

HP Photosmart 1000, local printer USB port...less than 3 years old, less than one year of work on it....

Red Tail 444 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2005, 12:04:28 PM »

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Originally posted by capt. apathy
goto 'services' and make sure print spooler hasn't been disabled. should be set to automatic IIRC.

Bingo! It was disabled, I restarted and reset manual to automatic...Thanks to both of you for setting things straight!