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Fix 1 – Automate the Printer Spooler service

You have to automate the Printer Spooler service from the Services utility.

1. At first, press the Windows key+R keys together to access the Run terminal.

2. Then, type “services.msc” and click on “OK“.

This will open up the Services screen.

3. When the Services opens up, scroll down all the way to the “Printer Spooler” service.

4. Just, double-click on the service to access it.

5. In the Printer Spooler Properties window, click on the ‘Startup type:’ drop-down and select the “Automatic” settings.

6. Then, click on “Apply” and click on “OK“.

This will set the Printer Spooler service to run automatically whenever the computer starts up.

Then, restart your computer. When your computer starts up, the Printer Spooler service will also start. Try to print anything.

Fix 2 – Uninstall the printer drivers and printer app

You have to uninstall the printer device from your computer along with all printer-related applications.

Step 1 

You have to uninstall the printer-related softwares, first.

1. At first, right-click on the Windows icon and click on the “Run“.

2. After that, write “appwiz.cpl” and then, click on “OK“.

3. You will see the list of installed apps on the Programs and Features window.

4. Now, right-click on the printer-related software you see in the list, and then click on “Uninstall“.

5. Uninstall all the printer-related software.

Step 2

1. Press the Windows key+X keys together.

2. Then, click on the “Device Manager” to access the Device Manager on your computer.

3. In the Device Manager window, expand the “Print queues” section.

4. Then, right-click on the printer and click on “Uninstall device“. 

5. Finally, click on “Uninstall” to confirm the action.

Then, close the Device Manager window.

After doing all these, restart your computer. Now, Windows will install the default printer driver for your system.

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