How do I restart the Print Spooler service to resolve error 709 on my Windows 11 printer?

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How do I restart the Print Spooler service to resolve error 709 on my Windows 11 printer?
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To restart the Print Spooler service, press Win + R, type 'services.msc', and press Enter. Locate 'Print Spooler' in the list, right-click it, and select 'Restart'. If restarting doesn't work, try stopping the service, then restarting it, or trying to change the Startup type.