Fix print job stuck in queue errors in Windows — by Microsoft Support
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Explains how to clear print jobs that will not print or block new ones, including cancelling them, restarting the Print Spooler and manually emptying the spool folder.
Quick steps
- Cancel stuck jobs in the printer queue
- Restart the Print Spooler in Services
- If needed, stop the spooler and delete files in the spool PRINTERS folder, then restart it
- Power cycle the printer and PC
Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.
Source: Fix print job stuck in queue errors in Windows by Microsoft Support. Licence: Link only (©).
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- 2026-11-02
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