What is the Print Spooler and why is it failing?

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What is the Print Spooler and why is it failing?
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The Print Spooler is a Windows service that manages print jobs. It receives print requests, queues them, and sends them to the printer. It can fail due to corrupted print files, driver issues, conflicting software, or system errors. Restarting or clearing the spooler often resolves temporary glitches.