Cannot print, says that my printer spooler service is not connected

I can't use my printer. I get a message that my printer spooler service is not connected... Could not find subject right in the Help menu. How should I proceed? My operating system is Windows XP Home (sp3) and my printer is a Laser of HP 1020 printer.

Hello

1. when exactly you get this error message?

2. don't you make changes to the computer until the problem occurred?

I suggest to try the steps mentioned below and check if it helps to solve the problem.

Method 1:

See the link below and run them the fixit tool available, check if it helps.

Problems printing and printing errors:

http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/printing_problems/

Method 2:

To change or restart the print spooler service:

You must be logged on as administrator to perform these steps.

a. Click Start > run.

b. type services.msc and press to enter. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

c. right-click on the print spooler service and then click Properties.

d. under the tab general , next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

e. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Startand then click OK.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

More information: Printer in Windows problems. http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows

Hope this information is useful.

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