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• How do I restart the Vista Printer Spooler

  original title: someone please explain how to restart the spooler printer under vista and not print just a link.

  Hi I need to restart the printer spooler.  Please do not post links to microsoft help.  Tell me how.  someone said to go to the Control Panel, administrative tools then... but I don't know which section?   Cannot find administrative tools.  where is he?  I looked under printers, etc.

  Hello

  Check chan seen message here - one of the highest.

  fixed spooler subsystem app stopped working
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistaprinting/thread/460f297a-dd66-4476-A176-542e1519ca3e

  ===================================

  If the above didn't help:

  Use this method to clear the spooler and then uninstall and reinstall your printer (check with the manufacturer for)
  the latest driver).

  Check Mr. Fixits here and if you use the other methods go back and try again later.

  Problems of print and error - a Mr Fixit of printing
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

  Solve printer problems - a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-A036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Logon as administrator

  Start - type in the search box-> COMMAND - control to the top of the list and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  You can copy and paste each line except those brackets and press ENTER after each.

  net stop Spooler

  (echo suppression of all print jobs)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  del/q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*

  net start Spooler

  (sound Done!)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  Another way
  http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-cancel-a-print-job-that-hangs-under-Windows-Vista-and-XP/

  Check the print - DELETE/STOP queue all jobs - then right click on the printer - REMOVAL
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/bb6f81d9-4092-4ac8-9716-2bd008f513e11033.mspx

  If you use Control Panel - Classic - printers

  Try after unplugging your printer if necessary.
  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Also check the spooler print and its dependencies and addictions Service.

  Print Spooler service
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/services/Print_Spooler.htm

  How difficulty Windows Vista print spooler starts do not
  http://www.ehow.com/how_4920100_vista-print-spooler-not-starting.html

  ------------------------------------------------------------

  Check this thread if necessary - to stop and erase the spooler

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaperformance/thread/a15779d6-ac0d-42FD-9Ac2-a1da241ea19f/

  and here
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40F7-90b2-8093c6777493

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Clean the General corruption and repair or replace the damaged/missing files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  CheckDisk (chkdsk) runs at startup.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  I hope this helps.

• Vista print spooler problem

  I'm on a Vista 64-bit operating system.  I have a Xerox printer wireless network.  I started having a month ago print spooler stops.  The problem can settle with a reboot.  Now the problem has appeared and will not disappear.  I can restart the print spooler, it will show that it is started, but when I try to add the printer I always get an error message that contains error code (0X00000ba).  I searched on the internet and see that this is not a unique problem, but I have yet to see a solution that works for me.  I followed the procedure of Microsoft to solve print spooler problems; one that's "Mr. Fix It".  That did not help.  I tried to go back to restore points more aged, but which did not help.  At this point I'm stuck on how to go forward.  Any suggestions?

  The problem will be back because somewhere there is a bug. It's certainly specific centres of suspicion about Adobe Reader and pdf files. Some users have passed to Foxit, but while this may work for some, it is not the universal solution.

• the print spooler stops when I try to print

  Please help me with my printer!

  I tried desperately to install an Epson WorkForce 615 on my computer, running Windows Vista 32-bit. Whenever I try, the print spooler stops and I can't move forward. I restart the print spooler and it stops again with each attempt. I tried every available quantity of advice that I could find online, to go into the registry and delete the files and enter cmd and stopping and restarting the spooler. I don't know what to do... Please help!

  Hello

  Do not forget to check with the support of the manufacturer of the printer, drivers and forums for known issues, because this issue is often
  due to pilot errors.

  Check chan seen message here - one of the highest.

  fixed spooler subsystem app stopped working
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistaprinting/thread/460f297a-dd66-4476-A176-542e1519ca3e

  ===================================

  If the above didn't help:

  Use this method to clear the spooler and then uninstall and reinstall your printer (check with the manufacturer for)
  the latest driver).

  Check Mr. Fixits here and if you use the other methods go back and try again later.

  Problems of print and error - a Mr Fixit of printing
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

  Solve printer problems - a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-A036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Logon as administrator

  Start - type in the search box-> COMMAND - control to the top of the list and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  You can copy and paste each line except those brackets and press ENTER after each.

  net stop Spooler

  (echo suppression of all print jobs)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  del/q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*

  net start Spooler

  (sound Done!)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  Another way
  http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-cancel-a-print-job-that-hangs-under-Windows-Vista-and-XP/

  Check the print - DELETE/STOP queue all jobs - then right click on the printer - REMOVAL
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/bb6f81d9-4092-4ac8-9716-2bd008f513e11033.mspx

  If you use Control Panel - Classic - printers

  Try after unplugging your printer if necessary.
  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Also check the spooler print and its dependencies and addictions Service.

  Print Spooler service
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/services/Print_Spooler.htm

  How difficulty Windows Vista print spooler starts do not
  http://www.ehow.com/how_4920100_vista-print-spooler-not-starting.html

  ------------------------------------------------------------

  Check this thread if necessary - to stop and erase the spooler

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaperformance/thread/a15779d6-ac0d-42FD-9Ac2-a1da241ea19f/

  and here
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40F7-90b2-8093c6777493

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Clean the General corruption and repair or replace the damaged/missing files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  CheckDisk (chkdsk) runs at startup.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  I hope this helps.

• Printer Spooler stopped working

  original title: Printer Spooler problem

  How can I fix my printer so I got the message spooler subsystem app stopped working and was closed?

  Hello

  Check chan seen message here - one of the highest.

  fixed spooler subsystem app stopped working
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistaprinting/thread/460f297a-dd66-4476-A176-542e1519ca3e

  ===================================

  If the above didn't help:

  Use this method to clear the spooler and then uninstall and reinstall your printer (check with the manufacturer for)
  the latest driver).

  Check Mr. Fixits here and if you use the other methods go back and try again later.

  Problems of print and error - a Mr Fixit of printing
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

  Solve printer problems - a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-A036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Logon as administrator

  Start - type in the search box-> COMMAND - control to the top of the list and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  You can copy and paste each line except those brackets and press ENTER after each.

  net stop Spooler

  (echo suppression of all print jobs)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  del/q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*

  net start Spooler

  (sound Done!)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  Another way
  http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-cancel-a-print-job-that-hangs-under-Windows-Vista-and-XP/

  Check the print - DELETE/STOP queue all jobs - then right click on the printer - REMOVAL
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/bb6f81d9-4092-4ac8-9716-2bd008f513e11033.mspx

  If you use Control Panel - Classic - printers

  Try after unplugging your printer if necessary.
  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Also check the spooler print and its dependencies and addictions Service.

  Print Spooler service
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/services/Print_Spooler.htm

  How difficulty Windows Vista print spooler starts do not
  http://www.ehow.com/how_4920100_vista-print-spooler-not-starting.html

  ------------------------------------------------------------

  Check this thread if necessary - to stop and erase the spooler

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaperformance/thread/a15779d6-ac0d-42FD-9Ac2-a1da241ea19f/

  and here
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40F7-90b2-8093c6777493

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Clean the General corruption and repair or replace the damaged/missing files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  CheckDisk (chkdsk) runs at startup.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  I hope this helps.

• Printer spooler stops

  I'm trying to get my printer to print. I get an error that the local spooler service is not running.
  I went through steps to restart the spooler (see below) service. But it stops immediately again when I try to print

  1. click on START
  2. Type "cmd" (without the quotes). Right-click on the result (it only takes a)
  and select "Run as Administrator"
  3. type net stop spooler and press enter
  4. once the service is stopped, it confirms, wait 10 seconds
  10:05 seconds, type net start spooler and press enter
  6. wait 10 seconds and then check again the impression that it should have disappeared

  Hello

  Use this method to clear the spooler and then uninstall and reinstall your printer (check with the manufacturer for)
  the latest driver).

  Problems of print and error - a Mr Fixit of printing
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

  Solve printer problems - a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-A036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx
  ------------------------------------------------------
  Logon as administrator

  Start - type in the search box-> COMMAND - control to the top of the list and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  You can copy and paste each line except those brackets and press ENTER after each.

  net stop Spooler

  (echo suppression of all print jobs)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  del/q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*

  net start Spooler

  (sound Done!)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  Another way
  http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-cancel-a-print-job-that-hangs-under-Windows-Vista-and-XP/

  Check the print - DELETE/STOP queue all jobs - then right click on the printer - REMOVAL
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/bb6f81d9-4092-4ac8-9716-2bd008f513e11033.mspx

  If you use Control Panel - Classic - printers

  Try after unplugging your printer if necessary.

  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Also check the spooler print and its dependencies and addictions Service.

  Print Spooler service
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/services/Print_Spooler.htm

  How difficulty Windows Vista print spooler starts do not
  http://www.ehow.com/how_4920100_vista-print-spooler-not-starting.html

  ------------------------------------------------------------

  Check this thread - stop and disable the spooler

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaperformance/thread/a15779d6-ac0d-42FD-9Ac2-a1da241ea19f/

  and here
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40F7-90b2-8093c6777493

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• print spooler stopped

  Shutdown abnormally and now take print spooler stop.  I restart the spooler, but it stops again.  How can I fix it?  I should point out that I tried to uninstalled/reinstalled the HP printer, what has not worked.  I also tried to use Microsoft FIX it, that does not work either (it took me to a place that wanted to redo the records of money.

  I also tried to use Microsoft FIX it, that does not work either (it took me to a place that wanted to redo the records of money.

  I would be very interested in what site you were directed and whether there was a link to this site as part of the FixIt.

  Often, but not always, the symptoms you describe are caused by a corrupt print job stuck in the queue or a damaged printer driver.  However before you clean things up, on general principles, that you can download, install, update and run full scans with each of these two free programs:

  AntiMailware MalwareBytes
  SUPERAntiSpyware

  Do not operate the two scans simultaneously.  Each will take a long time, so start it and then go do something else for a while.

  Cleaning of printers

  NOTE: If after completing step has the print spooler is not always running after you launched the command "net start spooler", you will not be able to follow all the steps in "First Article".  Instead, go to the other link and download and get and use the utility 'cleanspl' such as described here.

  NOTE 2: Please identify your printer.  HP printer designations have more than a number.  They could be DeskJets, LaserJet, OfficeJets, or something else.

  A. Clean on print jobs pending

  • Open a command prompt window (start > run > cmd > OK)
  • Type the following in the black command prompt window, and then press ENTER after each line

  net stop spooler
  del/q '% windir%\system32\spool\PRINTERS\*.* '.
  net start spooler
  output

  B. clean the old printer drivers and install the latest drivers by using the directions in One Article.  If you have (or had) a Lexmark printer, follow the instructions on the following site before installing the new drivers, as explained in its first Article: http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm

• local print spooler stops everytime in vista

  Well, I have a problem on a vista computer. the printers will not be installed, and the service of spooling print always seems to stop

  I get these errors:
  Operation could not be completed (error 0x000006ba) en (0x000006be).  The local print spooler service is not running.  Please restart the spooler or restart the machine.

  for the rest, I can restart the service of the coil, but when I wait a minute, you see all printers disappear.
  Someone at - it an idea what to do?
  Or do I have to reinstall the windows Vista?, or is it a simple thing for her?
  Thanks in advance for any help

  Hello

  Use this method to clear the spooler and then uninstall and reinstall your printer (check with the manufacturer for)
  the latest driver).

  Check Mr. Fixits here and if you use the other methods go back and try again later.

  Problems of print and error - a Mr Fixit of printing
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

  Solve printer problems - a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-A036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Logon as administrator

  Start - type in the search box-> COMMAND - control to the top of the list and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  You can copy and paste each line except those brackets and press ENTER after each.

  net stop Spooler

  (echo suppression of all print jobs)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  del/q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*

  net start Spooler

  (sound Done!)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  Another way
  http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-cancel-a-print-job-that-hangs-under-Windows-Vista-and-XP/

  Check the print - DELETE/STOP queue all jobs - then right click on the printer - REMOVAL
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/bb6f81d9-4092-4ac8-9716-2bd008f513e11033.mspx

  If you use Control Panel - Classic - printers

  Try after unplugging your printer if necessary.
  ------------------------------------------------------------

  Check this thread if necessary - to stop and erase the spooler

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaperformance/thread/a15779d6-ac0d-42FD-9Ac2-a1da241ea19f/

  and here
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40F7-90b2-8093c6777493

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Clean the General corruption and repair or replace the damaged/missing files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  CheckDisk (chkdsk) runs at startup.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  ==========================================

  Start-up services - type in the search - box found at the top of the list - made right click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Check the default settings of spooler print and dependencies and their dependencies
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/services/Print_Spooler.htm

  Check all the default service settings - reset ALL services back to default values
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Satellite A105-4384: Vista Print Spooler will not continue to operate

  I upgraded my Satellite A105-4384 to Windows Vista professional. I downloaded all the updates driver from Toshiba Web site and since... my willingness to print spooler service is running do not.

  It starts without error but dies immediately. Please provide a fix for this. FOR INFO. He died w / no installed printer.

  Hello

  I don't know what exactly, but I wonder if the print spooler service has something to do with Toshiba directly or maybe you should ask Microsoft which is bad it.

  I use Vista Ultimate on older Satellite M70 and I can print all my Word documents.

• The print spooler stops and I'm unable to start

  I have a HP Officejet Pro L7680 all-in-one that has stopped printing because of the stopped print spooler.  The printer is connected to a local network.  My OS is Windows 7.  I tried Wizard solutions HP that does not help or give answers.  All I get is error 1053 has failed at the beginning or demand for appropriate ion Conytol.  What should I do to start the print spooler?

  To start the spooler go to the start menu and select Control Panel then Tools administration and select Services, and then scroll until you see print spooler. If the spooler is running, then select Restart the service, and then try to print a document.

  Let me know how it goes.

• Want to 4502eAiO: print SPOOLER STOPPED message. WITH THE HELP OF HP ENVY 4502 AND ACER ICONIA TABLET?

  Have had problem and cannot print. The print spooler if am stopped message. Whenever I look for support with that it seems as if all suggestjons are on Windows or Mac. How do I even stop and restart the print spooler please?

  Hi there Lesyl,

  I see that you cannot print because of an error regarding the print spooler. Have you tried to remove data from the app to the spooler? For that; Settings > Apps > Plugin printing HP Service > clear data.

  Another thing you can try is to start the table in safe mode and see if the print spooler error is always present. How to start your Android phone or tablet in Safe Mode Let me know if you can print in safe mode.

  Don't forget, the laurels is as the version of the Internet to a High Five!

• Print spooler stops. Impossible to reinstall printer.

  Error on reinstall printer - print spooler has not stopped.  Press 'Yes' to continue.  When presses loops back on the desktop.

  Hi Stantheman60,

  Before you can start to extract the file from the disc print spooler, we recommend to download and run the Microsoft Fix and check if you can install printer successfully. To do this, try the following steps:
  a. visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324757
  b. click Microsoft hotfix and run the tool successfully.
  c. restart the computer so that the changes take effect.
  d. install the printer and check the result.

  See also: error message when you use the Add Printer Wizard: 'Operation could not be completed'

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• problem with the Windows Vista print spooler service, hp

  Ive just bought a printer hp deskjet 2050 all in one series printer j510, instillation goes very well until you connect the usb to the pc printer, then the next bit says sorry cannot locate the driver, so I try to download the driver from the Web site after that try again it says "the following questions have been detected. windows print spooler service. I have no idea how to get around this and annoyed the need the printer last night when I bought:(toute aide serait appréciée, nous avons essayé de passer sur le matériel et aucune imprimante n'apparaît, si nous allons ajouter une imprimante à travers cela ne fonctionne pas:()

  Hello

  1. you receive an error message?

  2. were you able to install the printer successfully on your computer?

  3. when exactly you receive the Windows print spooler service message?

  4. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  You can check out the following link and check.

  Solve printer problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-printer-problems

• Cannot start Windows 7 Print Spooler stops (0x000006ba error) when installing or uninstalling printer.

  This PC had a fairly recent reinstallation of Windows 7, then he started screening blue, run system restore a few weeks and works very well, but it will not be printed.  When you try to install a printer, it gives a 0x000006ba error code and says that failed to start the spooler.

  The spooler may start, but stops when you try to install the printer.

  So far, I have:

  ran sfc/scannow

  Re-registration of dll

  replaced spoolsv from the windows disk

  has run a few utility programs such as tweaking.com, UVK and combofix

  Chkdsk /r

  restored back as it would go

  remove the old printer

  drivers wanted and removed old print

  deleted registry entries

  shown ancient and hidden devices in the Device Manager and remove the

  and basically, did every challenge on the internet.

  Before I'm stuck reloading this machine again, I'd like to get some really advanced or random fixes that worked for you, when others have not.

  Thank you.

  Hello Kevin,

   

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft Forum.

  I would be grateful if you can provide us with the following information to help us better understand the issue.

  What is the brand and model of your printer and your computer?

   

  Try it out below mentioned methods and see if it works for you.

   

  Method 1

  This tutorial is designed to help you identify and fix common printer problems in Windows, including print errors, print spooler errors, and other issues that could prevent you from printing.

   

  Solve printer problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/printer-problems-in-Windows-help#fix-printer-problems=Windows-7&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  Method 2

  You can also try running the fixit provided in the following Microsoft article.

   

  Diagnose and automatically fix problems printing and printer

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

  Method 3

  If the question is always persistent then it means either the print spooler service is missing or damaged, I suggest you run the REG file that was downloaded in the link provided by Ramesh Srinivasan in his position, responded on June 2, 2012 in the thread link provided below.

  Deleted print spooler service

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/Windows/en-us/9d0bd665-621d-449E-a22f-b512e068ba2a/print-spooler-service-removed

   

  Hope it would help. If problem persists always post back with the current state of your computer and the result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to help you.

  Thank you.

• How to start the print spooler stopped?

  My system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, XP SP 3

  My printer: Epson Stylus PHOTO R320.

  When I try to set the margins of a page from WordPad is the first message: ' before you can perform tasks related to printer such as layout or print a document, you nee to install a printer. " You want to install a printer now? " I press 'Yes'.

  This produced the message printer is 'operation could not be performed. The print spooler is not running. »

  After days trying various troubleshooting of Microsoft and Epson there is a failure to complete the thread or 'operation could not be performed. The print spooler is not running. »

  What, pray, say, is the fix?

  Click on ' Start'---> "Run"---> type "Services.msc" without the quotes in the Run dialog box and click on 'Ok'. '. Scroll down to the print spooler , made service a right-click and select ' properties'.»» Click the Start button in the "Service status" box, and in the startup type box, select automatic. Good luck.