How do I restart the Print Spooler service to resolve printer sharing errors?

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How do I restart the Print Spooler service to resolve printer sharing errors?
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The Print Spooler manages print jobs. Restarting it can often fix sharing problems. Press Win + R, type 'services.msc', and press Enter. Find 'Print Spooler' in the list, right-click it, and select 'Restart'. If it's not running, select 'Start'. After restarting, try sharing the printer again.