Could the 'Operation could not be completed (error 0x709)' be due to a corrupted print queue?

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Could the 'Operation could not be completed (error 0x709)' be due to a corrupted print queue?
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Yes, a corrupted print queue can absolutely cause this error. Stopping the Print Spooler service, deleting all files in the spooler folder (C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS), and restarting the service can often resolve this.