FAQ: How To Clear Printer Queue?
How do I clear the print queue if a document is stuck?
- On the host, open the Run window by pressing the Windows logo key + R.
- In the Run window, type services.
- Scroll down to Print Spooler.
- Right click Print Spooler and select Stop.
- Navigate to C:WindowsSystem32spoolPRINTERS and delete all files in the folder.
Contents
- 1 How do I get rid of a print job that won’t delete?
- 2 How do I clear my printer queue in Windows 10?
- 3 How do I delete a print job in queue?
- 4 How do I fix a stuck printer queue?
- 5 Why do print jobs get stuck in the queue?
- 6 How do I clear the print queue on my Epson printer?
- 7 How do I clear my Canon printer queue?
- 8 How do I clear the print queue in CMD?
- 9 How do I force a print job to quit?
How do I get rid of a print job that won’t delete?
Delete the Job From the Computer Click the Windows “Start” button and click “Control Panel.” Click “Hardware and Sound” and click “Printers.” Find your printer on the list of those installed and double-click it. Right-click the job from the print queue and select “Cancel.”
How do I clear my printer queue in Windows 10?
One way to clear the spooler is to use the Control Panel.
- Type control panel into the search box and select the app.
- Type “printer” in the search box.
- View “Devices and printers.”
- Right click on your printer.
- Click “See What’s Printing.”
- Click on Printer in the menu bar.
- Select “Cancel all documents.”
How do I delete a print job in queue?
The following steps are to ensure that any corrupted jobs can be cleared to resolve printing and print job related issues.
- Press on the Start Menu at the bottom left.
- Open the Printer Settings Window.
- Select the printer and click on open queue.
- Right click on the job that is stuck and select Delete Job.
How do I fix a stuck printer queue?
Clear printer jobs stuck in the print queue
- Stop the Print Spooler service.
- Delete the files in the Printers directory.
- Restart the Restart the Print Spooler service.
Why do print jobs get stuck in the queue?
Print jobs can be stuck in queue due to an outdated printer driver. If you recently installed a Windows update, it is best that you check for available device driver updates too.
How do I clear the print queue on my Epson printer?
Select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your product name, select See what’s printing, and select your product name again, if necessary. Right-click the stalled print job, click Cancel, and click Yes.
How do I clear my Canon printer queue?
Delete print jobs from the print queue
- To display the print job, click Display Print Queue.
- To delete the print jobs, from the Printer menu, select Cancel All Documents.
- When the confirmation message appears, click Yes.
How do I clear the print queue in CMD?
Command Method
- Select Start.
- Type Command.
- Right-click “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator“.
- Type net stop spooler then press “Enter“.
- Type del %systemroot%System32spoolprinters* /Q then press “Enter“.
- Type net start spooler then press “Enter“.
- The print queue on your Windows should now be cleared.
How do I force a print job to quit?
Click Start, type “services,” and then click the Services app. In the right-hand pane of the Services window, find and double-click the “ Print Spooler ” service to open its properties window. In the properties window, on the “General” tab, click the “Stop” button.