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How to Restart the Print Spooler

Restart the Windows service responsible for print queues.

Updated September 2, 2026Difficulty: EasyTime: 5 minApplies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11

Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.

Open Services

Press Windows + R, enter services.msc, and press Enter.

Command
services.msc

Locate the service

Find Print Spooler. Confirm the exact service name before changing anything.

Restart it

Right-click Print Spooler and select Restart. Administrator approval may be required.

Verify printing

Confirm that its status is Running, then send one test page.