Windows 10: printer spooling fix after 2004 upodate

KB4567523

Please explain in simple steps how to apply the printer spooling fix KB4567523 when I open the file it says the update is not applicable to your computer ; I removed the latest windows update when my printer stopped working, do I need to reinstall it before loading the patch. win 10 pro OS 19041.1 v 2004


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spooling to wifi printer

Hi DougYerkes,

We appreciate you posting your concern here in the Community forum. In order to help you with the issue about your printer, we suggest for you to utilize the troubleshooting steps from the links provided below. These are logical troubleshooting steps that
has been a great help to Community members who experienced issues with their printers. Click the links to begin accessing helpful information.

Fix printer problems in Windows 10

Fix printer problems

Kindly reply to this thread in order for us to help you further.

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Print Spooler Service Stopping

I followed the steps you listed. When I opened C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS, it was empty.

 

Print Spooling Issue

Hi Beth,

An incompatible printer is one of the possible causes why it does not print with your Windows 10 device. We'll not include the steps you have done which are: Starting and stopping the spooling. Deleted items from print folder. Ran 3 different virus scans.
Reinstalled 4 times. Have updated drivers. I even set up printer as non wireless (with cable).

To troubleshoot your concern, kindly follow these steps:

• Use the Microsoft easy fix tool. Select Troubleshoot problems with devices and printers
  You may refer to this
  link. Simply run the file and follow the instructions in the Troubleshooting wizard.
• Download the latest driver directly from the OEM/manufacturer’s site.
• Clear print queue. Run an elevated command prompt and type the following commands in succeeding order:
  
  net stop spooler (press Enter)
  
  del %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\* /Q (press Enter)
  
  net start spooler (press Enter)
  
• Roll back to a previous driver. Go to Device Manager> Print queues> Select your printer> Right click> Properties> Driver> Roll back.
• Edit registry. Note: You need to a backup file first before proceeding to the steps.
  Navigate to the ff. registry key:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows x64\Print Processors

• Delete all the driver keys for existing printers, scanners, etc except for winprint.
• Restart your system. Proceed with the usual re-installation of latest printer drivers and see if it makes any difference.

If the issue still persists, please contact the printer manufacturer for better assistance.

Should you need further help, please let us know.