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SheIsMe

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    Print Spooler Service isn't running
    « on: September 19, 2014, 09:02:47 AM »


    I can not get my printer to print...the error message said : Print Spooler Service isn't running.
     
    I got ahold of Epson and the tech guy walked me through going in and turning the Print Spooler back on...but it did not work and gave me another message that said:
    Error 0x800706b9   Not enough resources are available to complete this operation.

    I was told to contact Microsoft...and they had me pay $35 for a program called Slim Cleaner Plus. I have used it several times and it has not helped me fix this problem.

    It worked fine but quit working a month ago...so I have no clue what else I can do?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated... >:(  I am at my wits end

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    Re: Print Spooler Service isn't running
    « Reply #1 on: September 19, 2014, 04:37:34 PM »
    You weren't at an official MS site if they recommended SlimCleanerPlus...
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    Re: Print Spooler Service isn't running
    « Reply #2 on: September 19, 2014, 06:43:08 PM »
    From command shell NET START SPOOLER is all that is needed to start the spooler service. The error message you have sounds to be a lack of resources or corrupt Windows build though.

    What are your system specs or make/model if an off the shelf build?

    Also which model printer and what OS version is this troubled system running?

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      Re: Print Spooler Service isn't running
      « Reply #3 on: September 23, 2014, 04:57:17 PM »
      DaveLembke....
      I have no clue how to start from the command shell to start Net Spooler...but here is what you asked for and probably too much....but anyway...

      I have a HP 500-054
      Processor: AMD A8-5500 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 3.20 GHz
      Installed Ram : 8 GB        7.19 usable
      System Type: 64-bit OS x64based processor
      Windows 8.1

      So...talk me through the command thing  ;D

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        Re: Print Spooler Service isn't running
        « Reply #4 on: September 23, 2014, 04:58:28 PM »
        Oh....I have an Epson XP-400 printer

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          Re: Print Spooler Service isn't running
          « Reply #5 on: September 24, 2014, 03:43:19 PM »
          So can you talk me through the command shell to start the Net Print Spooler?

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          Re: Print Spooler Service isn't running
          « Reply #6 on: September 24, 2014, 04:22:56 PM »
          In the print devices area, Windows will have a virtual printer that accepts output.
          Can the OPP print to that other device in his printer list?