Continuous Print Spool/Delete/Spool

I have an IBM N17 laser that is attached directly to a NT workstation and when you try to print something the print job shows up in the printer status window and goes into a continuous spool, deleting job, spool, deleting job cycle with no output. You have to stop/start the spooler service to clear this and I have tried service packs and new printer drivers. Any ideas ?