For no reason, my printer stopped being able to print a second document.
I can print one document after a fresh boot. But the second document gets stuck in the print queue until I restart the computer, or restart the print spooler service.
The printer works fine from other PC's when connected by USB, and also works when set up as a wireless network printer. However, If the printer is set up as a wireless network printer, I can see it and connect to it with the problem PC, but the second document still gets stuck in the queue.
I can connect the printer to different PC by usb, and share it on the network. I can then print from the problem desktop with no issues (whether the job is rendered on the client or the host)
I then removed my old hard drive, and installed a new drive, and installed a new copy of windows 7, and updated drivers from Lexmark. I plugged the printer into what is basically a new PC (software wise) and I end up with the same issue.
What would be preventing my computer from spooling a second document?
What software issue could persist even on a new hard drive with a fresh install of windows 7?
What hardware issue could affect spooling a second document both by USB or by wireless network printer?
I am at a complete loss on how to fix this other than buying a new computer.
Current PC stats:
M489GTD Pro/usb3 MB
AMD Phenon II X6 Thuban 1100T 3.3 Ghz
8gb DDR3 ram
Radeon HD7850 2gb video
Samsung 840 Pro SSD 256Gb
550w Power supply
Lexmark Pinnacle Pro 901 Printer