: Open the Windows Services app (type services.msc in the Run dialog), find Print Spooler , right-click it, and select Restart .
If the issue persists, try these deeper investigative steps: Print Spooler crashing issues - Spiceworks Community Event Id 1000 Interactive Services Detection Spoolsv.exe
: Stop the Print Spooler service, navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS , and delete all files in that folder. Restart the service afterward. : Open the Windows Services app (type services
: Use the built-in Windows Printer Troubleshooter found in Settings > System > Troubleshoot to automatically detect and fix common spooler issues. Advanced Troubleshooting find Print Spooler