:: Stop the spooler service net stop spooler :: Delete all pending print jobs del /Q /F /S "%systemroot%\System32\spool\PRINTERS*.*"
If you’ve ever dealt with a stuck print job, a frozen printer queue, or a printer that refuses to respond, you’ve likely searched for a solution involving the Command Prompt. Among the most powerful—and simple—fixes is the net stop spooler command. net stop spooler cmd
Always restart the spooler after stopping it. A stopped spooler means no printing at all. :: Stop the spooler service net stop spooler
:: Restart the spooler net start spooler a frozen printer queue
net start spooler Here’s a complete script that technicians use to fix print queue problems: