Chapter 11
Solution 7: Clear the print queue manually
Solution: Manually clear the print queue.
To clear the print queue manually
1.Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:
•Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers.
•Windows XP: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes.
•Windows 2000: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
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3.On the Printer menu, click Cancel all documents or Purge Print Document, and then click Yes to confirm.
4.If there are still documents in the queue, restart the computer and try printing again after the computer has restarted.
5.Check the print queue again to make sure it is clear, and then try to print again. If the print queue is not clear, or if it is clear but jobs are still failing to print, proceed to the next solution.
Cause: The print queue needed to be manually cleared.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 8: Restart the print spooler
Solution: Restart the print spooler.
To stop and restart the print spooler
1.Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:
•Windows XP and Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
•Windows 2000: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
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3.Scroll down the list and click Print Spooler, and then click Stop to stop the service.
4.Click Start to restart the service, and then click OK.
5.Restart the computer and try printing again after the computer has restarted.
Cause: The print spooler needed to be restarted.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Troubleshooting
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