printers disappearing

[JS]

On my XP Pro pc, I have several printers set up, and every once in a while
when I go to print, all the printers disappear. None are listed in the
printers list. I can reboot and get them back, but is there anything I can
do to prevent it?

 

[Bob I]

perhaps one of the printer drivers is killing you print spooler. Is
there one that give you problems. Uninstall that one first or try
updated drivers from the manufacturer.

JS wrote:
> On my XP Pro pc, I have several printers set up, and every once in a
> while when I go to print, all the printers disappear. None are listed in
> the printers list. I can reboot and get them back, but is there anything
> I can do to prevent it?
>