Windows 10: How do I start my print Spooler function?

I just upgraded to Windows 10 Pro. I have a Dell Latitude 5480 laptop and a Docuprint3105 printer. When I am trying to add a printer, it's not working, showing this message (The printer I want is not listed). I have also tried by troubleshooting but still not working. I followed instructions to start print Spooler function. This isn't working. Next step?

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Print Spooler Issue

Hello Sree,

For step by step instructions on how you can manually start the Print Spooler Service, follow these:

• Click Windows tab.
• Type Control Panel > System and Maintenance
  > Administrative Tools.
• Double click Services.
• Right click to the Print Spooler service > Properties.

However, we suggest you can refer to an answer given by Prabhavathi Patil on this

thread.

We also recommend that you update the driver for your printer.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

Thanks.

 

Print spooler

Hi Marty,

To assist with your concern, follow the steps provided below on how to enable Print Spooler under Services:

• Click "Start".
• Type "Services.msc".
• Double-click "Print Spooler" in the Services list.
• Startup Type must be set to "Automatic".
• If the Service Status was "Stop", click "Start" then "Apply" and click "Ok.

Update us on the result.

Thank you.

 

Must restart Spooler to print

Have you set the Print Spooler server to Automatic? If you haven't, then let's do it. Follow the steps below:

• Open Services through the search box.
• Locate Print Spooler service and double click it.
• Once the Print Spooler Properties window is open, look for Startup type and set is to
  Automatic.
  
• Check also the Service status and make sure that it is set to Started.
• Click Apply, then OK.

In case there are other printers installed on your PC that you no longer use, we suggest that you uninstall it as it may also cause some issues with Print Spooler.

Looking forward to your reply.

Regards