

On the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8/8.1 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation.Ĥ. On the driver setup file and click on ‘properties’. The printer driver from the manufacturer’s website. In compatibility mode and check if that helps. Follow these steps to install the drivers Install the latest drivers for printer from the manufacturer's website in compatible with Windows 10 Technical preview.

Repeat the above steps for the dependent services noted.

MSc and hit EnterĪnd click properties, click the tab “Dependencies”Īll of the dependent services listed, and then close the Print Spooler Properties window.ĥ. Try running a printing troubleshooter which is an automated tool that can find and automatically fix some problems with your PC.Ĭheck if the print spooler dependency services are running.Ĭlick Start, type services. I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps: I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way. Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. No change.Īny suggestions on what to try next would be greatly appreciated Re-ran troubleshooting and tried to re-add the printer. ran the printer troubleshooting (windows + Q troubleshooting printer ) and restarted the computer. Removed all files from the system32/spooler/PRINTER directory. When manually restarted, the spooler indicates that it is running for about 20 seconds, and then shuts down. Discussion with Epson tech support revealed that the print spooler was not running, causing the The install failed, only indicating that a problem had occurred (multiple attempts) Removed and re-added the Epson XP-820 printer.ĭownloaded drivers from Epson site and attempted to install. Messages on print attempts include variations of "no printer installed. Printing capability stopped after having worked fine for months.

Problem: can no longer print from a Dell laptop running Windows 10. Original Title - print spooler shuts down (windows 10 )
