Spooler

Pronunciation: /ˈspuːlɚ/

Spooler (noun)

  1. A program that receives print requests and sends them to the printer in the correct order.
  2. A device that winds material onto a spool, keeping the material neat and evenly placed.

Examples

  • The spooler manages print jobs for the printer.
  • A spooler sends each job to the printer in order.