Printer spooler problem

I had been able to print over a wireless connection. Recently I could not connect. When I tried to open Printer Printer Properties I received an error message " Printer properties cannot be displayed. The print spooler service is not running". I restarted the spooler but it still gives me the same error message. A Cannon tech help person worked with me for about an hour but could not fix the problem. He though it was a windows problem. Any ideas on how to fix this? Thanks

Which computer? Which Windows? Which printer?
-Jerry

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