Fix Samsung Printer Paper Jam Error 54 — Windows Error Code SAMSUNG-PRINTER-PAPERJAM-054

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Reset the Print Spooler Service: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

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What is Error SAMSUNG-PRINTER-PAPERJAM-054? Common Causes Step-by-Step Solutions Prevention Tips Related Errors

💡 What is Error SAMSUNG-PRINTER-PAPERJAM-054?

Windows System Error Code SAMSUNG-PRINTER-PAPERJAM-054, known as Samsung Printer Paper Jam Error 54, is a General System error that occurs during core Windows operations. The error indicates that: Samsung Printer Error: A paper jam has been detected. Open the printer, carefully remove the jammed paper, and ensure the paper tray is loaded correctly. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the system services subsystem. The error code SAMSUNG-PRINTER-PAPERJAM-054 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name Samsung Printer Paper Jam Error 54 maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within core Windows operations is essential for effective troubleshooting.

⚠️ Common Causes

Print Spooler service is hung or crashed
Corrupted print jobs stuck in the queue
Incompatible or outdated printer drivers

✅ Step-by-Step Solutions

1 Reset the Print Spooler Service

Open Command Prompt as Administrator
Run: net stop spooler
Run: del /f /q C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS\*
Run: net start spooler
This clears the print queue and restarts the printing service

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2 Reinstall Printer Drivers

Open Device Manager → Expand 'Print queues'
Right-click your printer → Uninstall device
Disconnect the printer, restart your computer
Reconnect the printer and let Windows install fresh drivers
Or download the latest driver from the manufacturer's website

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💻 Diagnostic Command

Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:

Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*SAMSUNG-PRINTER-PAPERJAM-054*" -or $_.Message -like "*Samsung Printer Paper Jam Error 54*"} | Format-List

💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.

🛡️ Prevention Tips

Keep printer drivers updated from the manufacturer's website
Clear the print queue if a job gets stuck instead of sending more jobs

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Last updated: 2026-03-13

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Based on Official Microsoft Documentation

Solutions Tested on Windows 10 & 11

Error codes sourced from Microsoft Win32 SDK. Updated 2026-03-13.