Restarting the Print Spooler Service on macOS

Introduction:

The Print Spooler service on macOS, known as CUPS (Common Unix Printing System), manages print jobs and ensures smooth printing functionality. However, encountering issues with the Print Spooler service can disrupt your printing workflow and prevent print jobs from being processed. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of restarting the Print Spooler service on macOS, helping you troubleshoot printing issues and restore normal printing functionality.

Step 1: Open Terminal

• Launch Terminal, which can be found in the Applications > Utilities folder, or by using Spotlight Search (Cmd + Space) and typing "Terminal."

Step 2: Stop the CUPS Service

• In the Terminal window, type the following command and press Enter:

  sudo launchctl stop org.cups.cupsd

• You will be prompted to enter your administrator password. Type the password (note: your password won't be displayed) and press Enter.

Step 3: Clear Print Queue (Optional)

• While the CUPS service is stopped, you may choose to clear the print queue to remove any stuck print jobs.

• Open System Preferences, then click on Printers & Scanners.

• Select your printer from the list, then click on the "Open Print Queue" button.

• Select any stuck print jobs and click on the "Delete" button to remove them from the queue.

Step 4: Restart the CUPS Service

• After clearing the print queue (if necessary), return to the Terminal window.

• Type the following command and press Enter to restart the CUPS service:

  sudo launchctl start org.cups.cupsd

Step 5: Verify Printing Functionality

• Once the CUPS service has restarted successfully, try printing a test page or document to verify that printing functionality has been restored.

• If the issue persists, proceed with additional troubleshooting steps or seek further assistance by calling AnyTech365

Step 6: Restart Your Mac

• After completing the troubleshooting steps, it's a good idea to restart your Mac to ensure that the changes take effect.

Conclusion:

By following these steps to restart the Print Spooler service (CUPS) on macOS, you can effectively troubleshoot printing issues and restore normal printing functionality. Open Terminal, stop the CUPS service, clear the print queue if necessary, restart the CUPS service, verify printing functionality, and restart your Mac. With patience and persistence, you'll successfully address printing issues and resume printing without any disruptions.