Getting error codes 1057 and 1053 while trying to restart print spooler services.

* Original Title: My local print spooler is not starting. I have tried to start it in many ways with no succes. My printer is a Cannon MG6120. Error code 1057. Any recommendation is highly appreciated.

 

 

I tried to restart the spoller service. I got error message 1053 : the services did not respond to the request in a timely fashion. This is windows 7 home primium. The printer workrd perfectly for a long time. I just change my router and when I tried to add the printer again, I got into this trouble.

Hi Ricardo,

 

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community!

 

Based on the description, it appears that you are getting error codes 1057 and 1053 while trying to restart print spooler services.

 

I can understand the inconvenience you have experienced. I will certainly help you out with this issue.

 

 

Let’s follow these methods and check if it helps.

 

 

Method 1: Run the Printer Troubleshooter and check if it helps.

 

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Printer-troubleshooter

 

 

 

Method 2: Clear the print spooler service.

 

 

Step 1: Stop the spooler.

 

a. Click Start, click Run, type "services.msc" and hit Enter.
b. Scroll down to Print spooler.
c. Stop the print spooler service.

 

 

Step 2: Delete the spool files.

 

a. Click on Start and click on Run (Win Key + R)
b. Type C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS\ and hit enter.
c. Delete all of the files inside the folder.

 

 

Step 3: Restart the spooler.

 

a. Click Start, click Run, type "services.msc" and hit Enter.
b. Scroll down to Print spooler.
c. Start the print spooler service.

 

 

 

Method 3: Update the printer drivers and check.

 

 

Find and install printer drivers in Windows 7

 

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Find-and-install-printer-drivers

 

 

Update drivers: recommended links.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Update-drivers-recommended-links

 

 

For more information, refer to the link:

 

 

Printer problems in Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/printer-problems-in-windows

 

 

If the issue persists or you have further questions on Windows, please do not hesitate to let us know. It is our pleasure to be of assistance.

 

K.Z. Sharief Khan
Ex-Microsoft Forum Moderator

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