Windows 7 Trouble Installing Samsung SCX 4x21F: Print Spooler Service Not Running Error

Sasa123sa

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I have Samsung SCX 4x21F mono laser printer and i can't install it and put it to work i get this message when i trie to add printer

Windows can't open Add Printer.
The local print Spooler service is not running.
Please restart the spooler or restart the machine...
 
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When you encounter the error message stating that the local print Spooler service is not running while trying to add your Samsung SCX 4x21F mono laser printer, you will need to follow these steps to resolve the issue:

Steps to Restart the Print Spooler Service:​

  1. Open Windows Services:
    • Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
    • Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window.
    []Locate Print Spooler:
    • Scroll down in the Services window to find Print Spooler.
    [
    ]Restart Print Spooler:
    • Right-click on Print Spooler and select Restart from the context menu.
    []Set...
When you encounter the error message stating that the local print Spooler service is not running while trying to add your Samsung SCX 4x21F mono laser printer, you will need to follow these steps to resolve the issue:

Steps to Restart the Print Spooler Service:​

  1. Open Windows Services:
    • Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
    • Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window.
    []Locate Print Spooler:
    • Scroll down in the Services window to find Print Spooler.
    [
    ]Restart Print Spooler:
    • Right-click on Print Spooler and select Restart from the context menu.
    []Set Startup Type to Automatic:
    • Right-click on Print Spooler again and select Properties.
    • Under the General tab, ensure that Startup type is set to Automatic.
    • Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.
    [
    ]Check Device Manager:
    • Go to Device Manager by pressing Win + X and selecting Device Manager.
    • Look for any devices with a yellow triangle, indicating driver issues. Right-click and choose Update driver if needed.
    []Restart Your Computer:
    • After restarting the Print Spooler service, restart your computer.
    [
    ]Add Printer:
    • Try adding your printer again:
      • Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
      • Click on Add a printer or scanner and follow the instructions to add your Samsung SCX 4x21F printer. By following these steps, you should be able to restart the Print Spooler service and successfully add and use your Samsung SCX 4x21F mono laser printer. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.
 
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