Quick Answer: How to Clear Printer Spooler Windows 10?

This will often fix the problem on its own.

• Open the Services window (Windows key + R, type services.msc, press enter).
• Select Print Spooler and click the Stop icon, if it is not stopped already.
• Navigate to C:\Windows\system32\spool\PRINTERS and open this file.
• Delete all contents inside the folder.

How do I clear the print spooler?

Windows: Clear Print Queue

1. Select Start.
2. Type Command .
3. Right-click “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator“.
4. Type net stop spooler then press “Enter“.
5. Type del %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\* /Q then press “Enter“.
6. Type net start spooler then press “Enter“.
7. The print queue on your Windows should now be cleared.

How do I clear my print queue in Windows 10?

How to remove a stuck print job from the print queue

• Right-click the Start button.
• Click Search.
• Type Command prompt.
• Right-click Command prompt.
• Click Run as administrator.
• Type net stop spooler and hit Enter on your keyboard.
• Launch File Explorer from your Start menu, taskbar, or desktop.