printer problem

Spool32.exe is a 32-bit Windows 95 or Windows 98 component that manages the spooling of print jobs. Spooling allows the computer's processor to quickly process a print job by temporarily storing it on the hard disk before sending it to the printer. This allows the processor to return control to the program from which you are printing at a much faster rate than if the program were to process the entire print job and then send it directly to the printer. Spool32 error messages can occur if something is preventing the print job from being spooled correctly.

Spool32 errors typically occur if the application can't talk to the spooler service, the spooler service can't talk to the printer driver, or the driver can't talk to the printer.

In any case, your first steps in resolving this should involve obtaining the latest printer drivers, then deleting and reinstalling the printer to which you're trying to send jobs.

If all else fails, or if you need a quick temporary fix, go into the printer settings and select "print directly to printer." This turns off Spool32 for that printer.

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