Clear Printing Queue [verified] -
Alternatively, you can also stop the Print Spooler service and then start it again to clear the queue:
[Current Date] Prepared By: [Your Name/Department] Subject: Resolution of Stalled or Corrupted Print Jobs clear printing queue
If the queue doesn't clear properly, you might need to reset the printer: Alternatively, you can also stop the Print Spooler
| Symptom | Solution | |---------|----------| | Queue clears but returns same jobs | Disconnect printer power for 30 seconds, restart spooler, then power printer on. | | “Access denied” when deleting spool files | Run Command Prompt/Terminal as Administrator (Windows) or use sudo (macOS). | | Printer offline after clearing | Set printer as default → restart Print Spooler service. | clear printing queue
Alternatively, you can use the cancel command in the terminal: