print spooler

Set Up and Manage a Local Print Server in Windows 10/11 Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 30 minutes A local print server lets one Windows PC share one or more printers to other PCs on the same network. This is useful when you want a single USB/network-connected printer to be available...

When a compact, industrial-strength receipt printer like the BIXOLON SRP‑275III refuses to print on a Windows 10 PC, the result is immediate friction at the point of sale — lost orders, annoyed customers, and frantic searches for a manual or the “right” driver. This feature unpacks the...

Windows 11 ships with a maze of background services: some are essential, some are convenience features, and a surprising number quietly collect data or spin CPU and disk cycles while you work. A recent practical guide singled out a small set of these services as safe targets for trimming —...

For many organizations seeking a seamless, cloud-driven print management experience, Microsoft’s Universal Print has emerged as the go-to solution. Leveraging the power of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and centralized printer provisioning, Universal Print offers streamlined administration...

For months, a significant portion of Windows 11 users were entangled in a bizarre episode: their USB-connected printers, instead of faithfully reproducing documents, suddenly began churning out pages of cryptic text, network commands, and protocol gibberish. This unintended printer séance, as...

Printer troubles can be as frustrating as a paper jam on a busy day. Whether you’re using Windows 11, Windows 10, or an ARM-based device, keeping your printer driver up to date is essential for smooth performance. In our in-depth guide today, we break down the process as outlined by Microsoft...

Windows 11 update KB5050092: The Critical USB Printer Issue Tech Enthusiasts Can’t Ignore A fresh Windows 11 update was supposed to deliver improvements, stability, and that faint whiff of progress we all crave from our operating systems. Instead, the 23H2 update—specifically KB5050092—has...

Out of nowhere, your once-reliable printer starts churning out lines of baffling code instead of the invoice or school assignment you needed. A cryptic “POST /ipp/print HTTP/1.1” appears on sheets where words should be. What at first seems like a printer hardware failure or a rogue driver update...

For many Windows 11 users, few peripherals are as persistently frustrating as the humble printer. Often expected to deliver crisp documents at the click of a button, printers can be prone to fits of technical confusion. In early 2025, this familiar narrative took a fresh and peculiar turn: after...

Microsoft’s recent Windows updates have brought to light an unexpected nuisance for users of certain USB-connected printers, particularly those configured for both standard USB Print and the newer IPP Over USB protocols. This issue, primarily affecting Windows 10 (version 22H2) and Windows 11...

If you’ve ever attempted to print an urgent boarding pass, only to have your printer conspire with Windows 11 to throw the notorious “0x00000709: Operation could not be completed” error at you, welcome to the grand fellowship of mildly infuriated users. This cryptic error is one of Windows’...

Below is a detailed, in-depth guide to resolving print spooler issues in Windows 11. The article combines expert insights with practical, step-by-step troubleshooting methods, catering to Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and Microsoft Surface devices. Introduction Printer problems may seem mundane, but...

A recent Windows 11 preview update—KB5050092—has left many printers printing out programming commands and garbled text instead of your carefully crafted documents. Windows users are scratching their heads as their once-reliable devices now regurgitate lines like "POST /ipp/print HTTP/1.1" along...

A recent Windows update has disrupted the printing experience for thousands of users, leading to erratic printer behavior and illegible output. The issue, which first emerged in late January 2025 updates, has quickly become a thorn in the side of IT administrators and home users alike, impacting...

Windows 11 users, if your printer has started outputting what appears to be computer code or random network commands instead of your intended documents, you’re not the only one puzzled by the abnormal behavior. A preview update—KB5050092—released on January 29 has been identified as the culprit...

A perplexing printer problem is causing head-scratchers for many Windows users. If your USB printer is outputting what appears to be random, programming-related gibberish, you might be experiencing an unexpected side effect of a recent Windows 11 update. The Unexpected Glitch: Gibberish on Your...

Printers Printing on Their Own: Unraveling the Latest Windows Printing Mystery Have you ever seen your printer spring to life and start spewing out pages when you didn’t even say “print”? If so, you’re not alone. A new issue confirmed by Microsoft has left many Windows users scratching their...

Printer problems can be incredibly frustrating—especially when your trusty Windows 11 system suddenly stops recognizing your printer. Whether you depend on a physical printer for home office tasks or require it for your business, a non-responsive printer can halt your productivity. In this...

Managing your printer’s print queue might seem like a mundane task at first glance, but it’s an essential part of ensuring your documents are printed accurately and on time. Whether you’re a home user juggling school projects or a professional relying on timely printouts, understanding how to...

Whether you're in the office trying to print the latest, hot-off-the-press report or at home printing family photos, there's nothing quite like the sinking feeling in your stomach when your printer decides to throw a tantrum. If you've been experiencing printer connection issues or print jobs...