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The del command deletes files or directories.

In the first line, you use this command with the "stop" parameter to stop the Print Spooler. The net use command with parameters is used to connect and configure connections to shared resources, including printers. Note that this will remove all current print jobs. Select Print Spooler and click the Stop icon Navigate to C:\Windows\system32\spool\PRINTERS You may need to show hidden files or enter an administrator's password.

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Open Notepad or any other text editor you prefer. In a new file, enter the code below: net stop spoolerĭel /F /S /Q "%windir%\System32\spool\PRINTERS\*.*" Open the Services window (Windows key + R, type services.msc, press enter). The batch file is going to include the three lines we used in the Command prompt windows so that once you run it, it'll run all three commands and clean up the Print Spooler. You can read our article on creating a simple batch file to make your first batch file. If your print jobs have a tendency to get stuck or if you just want to save time for the next time they might get stuck, you can write a batch file to clear the Print Spooler with a click. Writing a Batch File to Stop and Clear the Print Spooler That's it! You're Printer Spooler is nice and fresh now! You can go on ahead and queue prints again.

In Command Prompt, enter the code below and press enter: net start spooler.

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You can also skip this step and remove the files manually from Windows Explorer. Enter the code below and press enter: del /F /S /Q "%windir%\System32\spool\PRINTERS\*.*" You should get a response from Command Prompt saying that some files were removed.

Delete the print job files from the print spooler directory.

In Command Prompt, type the following line and then press enter to stop the spooler service: net stop spooler Once you enter this code, you'll get a response saying, "The Print Spooler service is stopping." and another one saying, "The Print Spooler service was stopped successfully." shortly after the first one.

Right-click it and then select Run as administrator.

From the Start Menu, search for Command Prompt.

Just like the previous method, you will have to stop the spooler, delete the print jobs and then start it back up. Read our article on getting started with Command Prompt if you want to get more familiar with the Command Prompt. Stopping the Print Spooler With Command PromptĪs an alternative method, you can also stop the print spooler service with code lines in Command Prompt. Step 2:Right-clickon the Print Spooler service entry and click the Stopoption. With the print job removed and the Print Spooler back up, you can now start printing again. Step 1:Enter services.mscin the Start/taskbar search box.

Find the Print Spooler from the list of services, Right-click, and select Start.

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Find the Administrative Tools link and access it. Resetting the printing system on a Mac can resolve problems such as print jobs stuck in the queue, connection issues, and incomplete driver setups. This will take care of the stuck print jobs. Administrative Tools Go to the Start menu and click on Control Panel.