Where to find print spooler

[Yusuf Khan]

Hi there,

Can anyone tell me, what is Print Spooler and whats the use of it?

Thanks You All!

[Dr. V]

Print spooler is a utility program that stores information in a temporary file before sending it on to a printer. Print spoolers help computers to work efficiently, allowing the CPU to carry on with other work while a document is being printed. Print spooler loads files to memory for printing. Basically you need this for printing anything. You will get it here:

• Click start
• then Run - services.msc
• Find it in the List!

[SalVatore]

In print spooling, documents are loaded into a buffer (usually an area on a disk), and then the printer pulls them off the buffer at its own rate. Because the documents are in a buffer where they can be accessed by the printer, you can perform other operations on the computer while the printing takes place in the background. Spooling also lets you place a number of print jobs on a queue instead of waiting for each one to finish before specifying the next one.

[jesse]

Print spooler directs and stores print information from the CPU to the printer. If it is not working or giving some error, then:-

• Click Start=>Settings=>Control Panel=>Administrative Tools=>Component Services
• Click Services (Local)
• Scroll down to print Spooler
• Right Click and make it Automatic

You are Done!