all jobs stuck in the queue

Ruby Blevins 0 Reputation points
2026-09-12T22:03:07.9966667+00:00

I installed my thermal printer but it will not print all jobs get stuck in the queue, how can I fix it?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Print, fax, and scan
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    2026-09-12T22:03:20.8966667+00:00

    Try these steps in order on Windows:

    1. Cancel all stuck print jobs
      • Open Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
      • Select the thermal printer.
      • Select Open print queue.
      • Right-click each job and select Cancel.
    2. Restart the Print Spooler service
      • Press Windows key + R.
      • Type services.msc and press Enter.
      • Find Print Spooler.
      • Right-click it and select Restart.
    3. Manually clear the spool folder if jobs still will not clear
      Warning: this removes all pending print jobs.
      • Open services.msc again.
      • Right-click Print Spooler and select Stop.
      • Open File Explorer and go to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS.
      • Delete all files in that folder.
      • Go back to services.msc.
      • Right-click Print Spooler and select Start.
    4. Restart both the printer and the PC
      • Turn off the printer.
      • Wait at least 60 seconds.
      • Turn the printer back on.
      • Restart the PC from Start > Power > Restart.
      • Try printing again.
    5. If the queue keeps getting stuck, check the printer driver
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Print queues or Printers.
      • Remove unnecessary, old, or duplicate printer drivers.
      • Install the latest driver for the printer model from the manufacturer.
    6. If printing still fails, run the Windows printer troubleshooter
      • On Windows 10, run the automated printer troubleshooter in the Get Help app.

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