How to install a printer?

Question

I can't install my printer. It says "Operation cannot be completed. The print spooler service is not running" - but I've already had this same printer installed on my computer before I moved... Any suggestions??

Answer 1

1. Go to START > Printers and Faxes

2. Double click on the icon "Add Printer".

3. Click "Next".

4. The option "a network printer, or a printer attached to another computer" is automatically checked.

5. Click on "Next"

6. Select the right printer.

7. Choose whether you want to install the printer as default printer or not and press "Next".

You are ready now to use your printer.

Answer 2

Go to control panel/administrator services and double click the "services" Find the print spooler there and hit start.(right click on the service)Make sure it is in "automatic" start so you don't have to do this every time