How to Fix Printer Error 1068

When you attempt to print a document or image on your PC computer, you may occasionally receive a message about Error 1068 saying that the system's print spooler could not be started. When this happens, you will need to manually restart the computer's print spooler in order to fix the error. The system's print spooler is used to transfer data from a computer to a printer's memory.

Things You'll Need

  • PC running Windows XP
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Instructions

    • 1

      Log on to your PC computer with an account that has administrative privileges.

    • 2

      Open the Start menu and click on the "Control Panel" icon.

    • 3

      Open the "Administrative Tools" folder and then double-click on the "Services" icon.

    • 4

      Scroll through the list of system services until you find "Print Spooler."

    • 5

      Highlight "Print Spooler" in the list of services and click on the "Start" link on the left side of the window.

    • 6

      Restart your computer and then attempt printing a document or image again. The Error 1068 should no longer appear.

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