Canceling a Print Job
There are a few different approaches to canceling a print job: via buttons or settings on the printer itself, from an application dialog box, from Windows Settings, through the Windows Taskbar, or from the Windows Control Panel. If all else fails, resetting the print spooler may solve the problem.
Cancel a Print Job Through Your Printer
Although mobile to all-in-one printers differ according to manufacturer and model, they all have similar functionality that can help stop a print job:
Cancel, Reset, or Stop buttons: Most printers have a Cancel, Reset, or Stop button physically on the printer itself. It may take a combination of these buttons to stop a print job or clear the print queue. See your printer manufacturer’s website or manual to learn more.Remove paper tray: Delay a print job by removing the paper tray. This will give you more time to cancel or clear your print job without wasting paper.Turn the printer off: Sometimes turning your printer off and then back on again will clear the print job. This isn’t always the case, however.
Cancel a Print Job Through an Application
During printing, most applications will briefly display a dialog box that offers a cancellation option. This is the fastest way to cancel a print job, but you have to be quick to catch it and select Cancel.
How to Clear the Print Queue Through Windows Settings
It’s fast and effective to go into Windows Settings and cancel a print job and clear the print queue, if necessary.
How to Clear the Print Queue Through Control Panel
While not very visible in Windows 10, the Control Panel is still available to use for troubleshooting and other tasks, including clearing your print job.
How to Fix a Stuck Print Job
Perhaps you don’t need to stop a print job, but rather clear one that isn’t working properly. There are additional steps to regain control of your printer.
How to Reset the Print Spooler
If all else fails in getting a stuck print job to print, try to clear the Print Spooler. The Print Spooler communicates your print command to the printer and it can sometimes get stuck.
