How to Fix ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE on Windows

This issue might be caused by massive or repetitively stuck print jobs

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Published onSeptember 6, 2024

published onSeptember 6, 2024

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The ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE error comes with the code 62 (0x3E) and it means that you don’t have storage space for printed files on your server. So, typically, it occurs when the system runs out of space in the spool directory, which is used for temporary storage during printing operations. If you’ve set up a limited storage space for the Spool directory, you may either provide more space or delete the pending printing jobs.

How do I fix ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE?

1. Check the disk space and clear the Spool directory

You might fix the problem just by restarting the Print Spooler service, but if you also clean out the Spooler folder, you increase the chances to fix the ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE issue. If you still don’t have enough space, we have a guide onhow to free it up on Windows 10 and 11.

2. Update or reinstall the printer drivers

The ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE bug check may also occur due to a corrupted printer driver, especially if we’re talking about a network printer and it produces the error on all the endpoints that are using it. In this case, reinstalling the driver and the printer software will most likely fix the problem.

We also have a helpful guide on how todownload and install printer drivers on Windows.

3. Run the System File Checker scan

Although it’s unlikely, this error can also be caused by corrupted system files that can be fixed by using the SFC scan in a command line software.

4. Increase virtual memory

The issue might be that the system doesn’t have enough memory to complete all the print jobs and increasing the virtual memory might solve that problem.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE issue on your Windows system. If the problem persists, it might be worth consulting with a professional technician for further assistance.

You might also be interested in reading our guide onfixing Windows 11 network printer issues. if you stumble across thePrinter operation could not be completederror, click the highlighted link for tested solutions to fix the problem.

Let us know in the comments below if our guide help you fix the ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE bug check.

How to Fix ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE on Windows#

How do I fix ERROR_NO_SPOOL_SPACE?#

1. Check the disk space and clear the Spool directory#

2. Update or reinstall the printer drivers#

3. Run the System File Checker scan#

4. Increase virtual memory#