Server 2003 Standard - Print Spoolers keep crashing

[Contract0]

Running a version of 2003 standard edition, SP2. 22 printers in the office running through this one server, however the print spooler seems to crash and need restarting regually.
I just read of a similar issue on XP whereby reinstalling all the print drivers should resolve the issue, just wanted to see if anyone has some words of advice before trying this as I'm sure it will take a while.

Thanks

 

[itsp1965]

How long has this been happening? Have you recently installed a new printer driver (this has been known to cause this). Check the Event log for all spooler events to see if there is something amiss

 

[Contract0]

All seems to be good after the reinstall.

Appears people were trying to print before turning them them on .. ahh, where would people be without IT support. lol

Thanks for your input itsp.

 

[LawnBoy]

Appears people were trying to print before turning them them on

... and this hangs the spooler?!


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