if (dwJobID == 0) { // The call failed. Get the specific error code. DWORD dwError = GetLastError();
To diagnose hard-to-reproduce issues, use (Sysinternals). startdocprinter call was not issued
In the Windows Print Spooler architecture, the function StartDocPrinter is the critical handshake that initializes a print job. It tells the Spooler service to expect a document, assigns a Job ID, and sets the data type (e.g., RAW or EMF). if (dwJobID == 0) { // The call failed
The "StartDocPrinter call was not issued" error typically occurs when trying to print a document using a printer driver. This error message indicates that the printer driver did not receive the necessary start document command, which is required to initiate the printing process. In the Windows Print Spooler architecture, the function
Return to the Services window, right-click , and select Start . 2. Reinstall the Printer and Drivers
// Example in C++ DOC_INFO_1 DocInfo; DocInfo.pDocName = L"My Document"; DocInfo.pOutputFile = NULL; DocInfo.pDatatype = L"RAW"; // Verify this matches the printer configuration
This is a comprehensive technical guide covering the StartDocPrinter call failure in Windows environments. It is structured for developers and system administrators troubleshooting printing workflows via the Windows Print Spooler API.