12.10 Windows-Specific Printer Software Problem Troubleshooting
12.10.1 Print spoolers
Spooling is an acronym for Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On-Line. It refers to the process of loading documents into a buffer (usually an area on a hard drive) until the printer is ready. This allows users to place multiple print jobs into a queue and print them in the background instead of waiting for each one to finish. The Print Spooler is the Printer Managing Function and its support components are integrated into a single print-processing architecture.

Setup (Configuring)
The Print Spooler is installed in Windows when the Printing Services and printer are installed. The Print Spooler sends print data to the printer. The data is only moved to the printer when it is ready. The settings can be changed through the "My Computer" icon on the desktop or through the Printers option under the Start Menu Setting tab.