A server in a small company functions as a print server but stops sending print jobs. What is the MOST likely cause?

The most likely cause for a server that has stopped sending print jobs, especially in a small company setup, is that the server's hard drive is out of space. Print jobs are often spooled to the server's hard drive before being sent to the printer. If the hard drive is full, the server cannot process additional print jobs, leading to a backlog or complete halt in printing functionality. This lack of available storage prevents the necessary data from being temporarily saved for the printing process.

While other options, such as excessive print quotas or the need for updated print drivers, could potentially impact printing capabilities, they are less likely to cause a complete halt in print job processing than a full hard drive. Additionally, pooling enabled requires specific configurations and is not a likely reason for an existing server's printing capabilities to suddenly stop. Thus, the hard drive space directly affects the server's ability to function as intended, making it the most probable cause of the issue described.