Can a corrupted printer driver cause printer spooling errors?

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Can a corrupted printer driver cause printer spooling errors?
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Yes, a corrupted or outdated printer driver is a very common cause of printer spooling errors. The spooler relies on the driver to correctly interpret and send data to the printer. A faulty driver can lead to errors and crashes within the spooler service. Reinstalling or updating the driver is often the first troubleshooting step.