Event ID - 5

Event Id5
SourceMicrosoft-Windows-SpoolerFilterPipelineSVC
DescriptionThe print host is shutting down because the query interface for ISignal in the Component Object Model (COM) proxy in the spooler failed. Error %1. This can occur because of system instability or a lack of system resources.
Event Information According to Microsoft :

Cause :

This event is logged when the print host is shutting down because the query interface for ISignal in the Component Object Model (COM) proxy in the spooler failed.

Resolution :

Retry printing or restart the print server

Possible resolutions include:
  • Retry printing.
  • Close open programs, and stop unnecessary services.
  • Notify users and then restart the print server.
Verify :

Perform the following tasks to verify that you have resolved the problem:
  • Print the document again.
  • If the print server logs spooler information events, look for Print Spooler Event 10 after printing, and then examine the document to confirm that it printed correctly.
Reference LinksEvent ID 5 from Source Microsoft-Windows-SpoolerFilterPipelineSVC

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