Change the server spool folder location

Problem

How can I change the server spool folder location?

Solution

To change the spool folder location:

1. In Windows, Open Printers and Scanners.

2. On the File menu, or on the right side of the screen, click on Print Server Properties, and then click the Advanced tab.

3. Click on Change Advance Settings.

4. In the Spool folder window, enter the path and the name of the new default spool folder for this print server, and then click Apply or OK.

5. Stop and restart the spooler service, or reboot the server.

Notes

• To open Printers and Scanners, click on Windows Start menu, type Printers, and then click Printers and Scanners.

• If the server functions as the print server for a large number of printers or for print jobs that are typically very long, you should consider moving the spool folder to another location.

• The spool folder might require a large amount of disk space to spool all the jobs.

• Ideally, the spool folder should not be located at the root directory (generally C:\).

• If the new folder does not exist, this procedure will create it.