spooling issue

[WickedStepGrann]

I have a HP Color LaserJet MFP M283fdw printer. When printing the same document after it has printed the first time, it takes 1-2 minutes for it to print and anything else I want to print is stuck in the queue until this document prints . This issue just started the last 3 months. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the printer but that didn't help. How do I cut down on the spooling time?

[WickedStepGrann]

I found an answer after posting my question and since it worked for me, I wanted to share it with anyone that might stumble upon my post, so here it is:

03-25-2021 01:59 AM

@tricant, Welcome to the HP Support Community!

I understand you are not able to print. To assist you better, how is the printer connected to the computer?

• Which application are you trying to print from?
• Have you tried printing different types of documents like PDF, Word, or Webpages and check if the issue persists?

Check the connectivity.

Restart print spool service

1. Turn off the printer using the power button.
   2. Search Windows for run, and click the Run Windows application in the list of results.
   3. Type services.msc in the Run window, and then press Enter on the keyboard.
   The Services menu opens.
   4. Right-click Print Spooler and select Stop.
   5. After the service has been stopped, close the service window and use Windows Explorer to browse to C:\Windows\System32\Spool\PRINTERS.
   6. Delete all files inside the PRINTERS folder.
   7. Restart your computer.
   8. Turn on your printer.

Try printing.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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