Windows 7 restart the printing system. The local printing subsystem is not available - what to do

In Windows 10, the developers have provided a very convenient built-in printing utility: you can use any printer without installing drivers or additional software. Unfortunately, in earlier versions there is no such preference: if you make the slightest mistake in the settings, a window immediately pops up with a notification: “the local printing subsystem is not running in the operating room.” Windows system 7". Sometimes such a nuisance can happen with Windows 10 due to malfunctions in the functioning of the computer. Below we will look at the causes of the problem and how to fix it.

Ways to solve the error How to solve the error " Local subsystem printing does not work in Windows."

Sources of error:

• shutdown of the service responsible for the process (accidental or intentional);
• malware;
• incorrect installation of printer drivers;
• clogged print queue register.

Solutions

The most common reason for printing failure with code 000006 (error 0x000006ba) is the shutdown of the responsible service, so we first check this possibility, and then move on to others.

Checking "Print Manager"

Typically, for Windows 10, these measures are enough to normalize the process of outputting data to paper.

Virus scanning

Viruses often interfere with printing. For effective cleaning, log in to the system in “Safe Mode”:

You can also download an antivirus utility and run a scan from a flash drive.

Cleaning the print queue

Normal way

If, in response to an attempt to clear the print registry, a message appears indicating that the operation cannot be completed, you will have to resort to another method.

Restart your computer and try printing some document to make sure everything is working fine.

System Restore

It is also worth checking the condition system files. For this:

1. Call " Command line"(It is written above how this is done).
2. Enter the command: C/Windows/System32/sfc /scannow.

Now the OS will diagnose and fix problems on its own.

Reinstalling the Printer

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and network.
2. Go to “Control Panel” - “Devices and Printers”.
3. Select the printer and click “Remove device” at the top.
4. If you have Windows 10, then restart the system and connect the printer to the computer again.

For Windows more earlier versions, you need to download drivers from the website of the company whose name your equipment bears and install them:

1. Extract the files from the archive and keep them somewhere handy so you can remember the exact path.
2. Open “This PC” - “System Properties” - “Device Manager”.
3. Find your printer, click right click by its name and select “Update driver” - “Search on your computer” - unzipped files.

Upon attempt adding a new printer to the system and clicking on the “Install Printer” button, the user may encounter the message “The Add Printer Wizard could not be opened. The local printing subsystem is not running." Installing the printer becomes impossible, rebooting the system does absolutely nothing. In this article, I will tell you what the error “could not open the Add Printer Wizard” is, why it occurs, and how to fix the error on your PC.

"The Add Printer Wizard could not be opened"

As follows from the text of this error, the system was unable to use the necessary software tools to add a new printer to the system. Typically the cause of this problem is incorrect work system service responsible for the installation and operation of local printers (“Print Manager”).

In addition, the causes of the error may be unstable printer drivers, as well as incorrect update operating system(such cases have also been recorded)

In this case, the problem most often affects local printers (local printing subsystem), while network devices operate more stably.

Could not open the Add Printer Wizard - how to fix it

1. Activate Print and Document Services functionality. Go to “Add or Remove Programs” (or click on the “Start” button, enter in the search bar appwiz.cpl and press enter). Then select "Turn on or off" Windows components"On the left, in the window that opens, find the "Print and Document Services" component and deactivate it (uncheck the main box). Then put the checkbox back, click on the plus sign on the left to expand the sub-items of the component, and check the boxes for each of the sub-items. Click on "Ok" and close the window.
2. Now, if you click on “Install printers” again, everything should work;

sfc/scannow

and press enter. After the process of checking the integrity of system files is completed, restart the computer, run the command prompt again with administrative rights, and enter:

net start spooler

and press enter. In some cases, this helped solve the problem “The Add Printer Wizard could not be opened” on the computers of some users.

Enable the Print Spooler service using net commands start spooler

Conclusion

The "Add Printer Wizard could not be opened" error is usually caused by unstable work corresponding to the system service (“Print Manager”), as well as the incorrect system update, which destabilizes work with local printers. To correct the situation, I recommend using the above tips by contacting Special attention to activate the “Print and Document Services” functionality, this will fix the “Could not open the Add Printer Wizard” error on your PC.

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Instructions

Call the main thing system menu by clicking the "Start" button and go to "Control Panel" to launch service print. Expand the "Administration" link double click mouse and expand the Computer Management node. Go to the “Services” section and also double-click on the “Queue Manager” item print».

Select the Auto option from the Startup Type drop-down list. To enable the service immediately print use the “Start” button located under the “Status” line.

Take advantage alternative method start the required service. To do this, return to the main Start menu and go to the Run dialog. Type net start spooler in the “Open” line and confirm the service will start print by clicking OK.

Another way to enable the selected service is to use the same “Run” dialog. Enter services.msc in the “Open” line and confirm the selected action by clicking OK. Specify the Queue Manager service print» in the opened catalog system services and enable it by clicking "Run" service».

For automatic switching on selected service, return to the main Start menu again and go to the settings section. Open Control Panel and log in service menu the “Printer” element by double clicking the mouse. Select "Use dispatcher" print» in the catalog available printers and confirm saving the changes made by clicking OK. The success of this procedure will be symbolized by the appearance of a service icon print in the notification area.

To disable a service print use the “Run” dialog. Type net stop spooler in the “Open” line and confirm the selected action by clicking OK.

Sources:

• "The operation cannot be completed" error message appears when running the Add Printer Wizard
• print spooler service

You purchased Printer. But where to start getting acquainted with the long-awaited technology? Understanding how a device works is not always easy. Sometimes problems arise even when turning on a new printer. Take advantage simple tips, you will surely succeed!

Instructions

Refer to the instructions supplied with the device. Typically, such manuals clearly and clearly explain the procedure. Sometimes there may even be detailed pictures or photographs. Read the instructions and find the appropriate button.
If for some reason it is missing or written in a language you do not know, then try to find the power button yourself. It is usually located on the front of the case and has a distinctive external icon or name “Power”. Sometimes it has the shape of a classic switch lever and is located on the side or back of the case.

If you are sure that this is true, but the printer is still unavailable, then double-check that the device is connected to the network. Trace the wire from electrical outlet to the device, check all cable connections. Make sure that it is working properly and that there is electricity in the room where you are.
Don't ignore this advice. Maybe you just forgot to turn it on network filter.

If the above tips did not help, then the device is probably really faulty. In this case, you should contact the service technical support the manufacturer of the printer you purchased. Or you can, after placing the printer in its packaging box, take your purchase back to the store, detailing the problems that have arisen to the sales consultant.

Helpful advice

Never turn on the printer immediately after you have just turned it off. Unlike personal computer, for which rebooting is not harmful, printers are very sensitive to switching on and off procedures. Wait at least 10-15 seconds before starting the device again.

Sources:

• Turning the printer on or off

The print manager is usually called the built-in Print Manager spooler program, designed to print selected document pages in background without interrupting the main work. This is accomplished by the printer driver sending print commands to a temporary file on disk rather than to the printer itself.

Instructions

Click the "Start" button to open the main menu of the system and go to "Settings" to launch the "Print Manager" tool.

Expand the “Computer Management” item by double-clicking the mouse and select the “Services” node.

Select the “Print Spooler” item by double-clicking the mouse and select the “Start” command to start the selected service or “Stop” to stop the service.

When trying to connect new printer and in some other cases related to printing materials from a computer, the user may encounter the error “The local printing subsystem is not running.” Let's find out what it is and how to fix this problem on a Windows 7 PC.

The most common reason When the error studied in this article occurs, the corresponding service is disabled. This may be due to its deliberate or erroneous deactivation by one of the users with access to the PC, with various failures in the operation of the computer, and also act as a consequence viral infection. The main ways to eliminate this problem will be described below.

Method 1: Component Manager

One way to run the required service is its activation through "Component Manager".

1. Click "Start". Go to "Control Panel".



2. Click "Programs".



3. Next click "Programs and Features".



4. On the left side of the shell that opens, click "Turn Windows features on or off".



5. Starts "Component Manager". You may have to wait a short time while the list of items is built. Find the name among them "Print and Document Service". Click on the plus sign located to the left of the above folder.



6. Next, click on the checkbox to the left of the inscription "Print and Document Service". Click until it becomes empty.



7. Then click on the named checkbox again. There should now be a checkbox next to it. Place the same mark next to all elements included in the above folder where it is not installed. Next click "OK".



8. After this, the procedure for changing functions in Windows will be performed.



9. After completing this operation, a dialog box will open asking you to restart the PC to make the final change of settings. You can do this immediately by clicking the button "Reboot Now". But before doing this, do not forget to close all active programs and documents to avoid losing unsaved data. But you can also press the button "Restart later". In this case, the changes will take effect after you restart the computer in the standard way.

After restarting the PC, the error we are studying should disappear.

Method 2: "Service Manager"

Activate related service To eliminate the error we are describing, you can use "Service Manager".

1. Go through "Start" V "Control Panel". How to do this was explained in Method 1. Next, select "System and safety".



2. Come in "Administration".



3. Select from the list that opens "Services".



4. Activated "Service Manager". Here you need to find the element "Print Manager". For more quick search build all names in alphabetical order by clicking on the column name "Name". If in the column "State" no value "Works", this means that the service is deactivated. To launch it, double-click on the name with the left mouse button.



5. The service properties interface is launched. In area "Startup type" select from the list provided "Automatically". Click "Apply" And "OK".



6. Returning to "Dispatcher", highlight the name of the same object again and click "Run".



7. The service activation procedure is in progress.



8. After it ends, near the name "Print Manager" there should be a status "Works".

Now the error we are studying should disappear and no longer appear when trying to connect a new printer.

Method 3: Restore system files

The error we are studying may also be a consequence of a violation of the structure of system files. To eliminate such a possibility or, conversely, correct the situation, you should check your computer with the utility "SFC" followed by a procedure for restoring OS elements if necessary.

1. Click "Start" and log in "All programs".



2. Navigate to folder "Standard".



3. Find "Command line". Right-click on this element. Click "Run as administrator".



4. Activated "Command line". Enter the following expression into it:

   Click Enter.



5. The procedure will begin to check the system for the integrity of its files. This process will take certain time, so be prepared to wait. In this case, do not close it under any circumstances. "Command line", but if necessary you can collapse it to "Task bar". If any inconsistencies are identified in the OS structure, they will be corrected immediately.



6. However, it is possible that if there are errors found in the files, the problem cannot be fixed immediately. Then you should repeat the check with the utility "SFC" V "Safe Mode".

Method 4: Check for viral infection

One of the root causes of the problem under study may be a virus infection of the computer. In case of such suspicions, it is necessary to check the PC with one of antivirus utilities. This must be done from another computer, from a LiveCD/USB, or by logging into your PC in "Safe Mode".

If the utility detects a virus infection on your computer, act according to the recommendations it gives. But even after completing the treatment procedure, there is a high probability that malicious code managed to change the system settings, so in order to eliminate the local printing subsystem error, it will be necessary to reconfigure the PC using the algorithms described in the previous methods.

As you can see, in Windows 7 there are several ways to resolve the error. "The local printing subsystem is not running". But there are not so many of them in comparison with the options for solving other computer problems. Therefore, it will not be particularly difficult to eliminate the malfunction if necessary, try all of the above methods. But, in any case, we recommend checking your PC for viruses.