How can I clear the print spooler files to resolve a printer status error?

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How can I clear the print spooler files to resolve a printer status error?
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Stop the Print Spooler service (as described above). Open File Explorer and navigate to 'C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS'. Delete all files in this folder. Restart the Print Spooler service.