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05-16-2010 06:54 AM
Any ideas on how to clear my print que? All documents waiting in que have been deleted, however, the system is stuck on deleting one job. I think it was sent 5 times since it is 4 pages long it the info reads 20/4 in # of pages. I have turned off computer, rebooted, etc. etc. I can't clear the job and nothing will print...
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05-16-2010 08:21 AM
Was able to clear the print que by running a diagnostic Utility Program, however, when I send a new print job, it just gets stuck in the print que again, including the job that the Utility program sends as a print test. I think it has something to do with the # of pages it shows--it shows 4/1 for a 1 page job, and 20/4 for a 5 page job. HELP!
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05-16-2010 08:36 AM
Try this and then print a test page first.
Launch the Services program. (Win7\Vista-Start>Search for Services)
Look for the Print Spooler service.
Double Click on it and select Stop.
Make sure that the service status shows as Stopped
Open Windows Explorer
Navigate to: c:/windows/system32/spool/printers
Note: You may have to allow Windows Explorer to show system folders.
Once you can view the contents of that folder, you will see 1 or more document file(s).
Select the file(s) and delete them.
Go back to the Services program and restart the Print Spooler service.
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05-16-2010 09:36 PM
What printer model? What operating system? Are there any error messages or blinking lights on the printer? It sounds like the printer is not working properly or not communicating with the computer. I would suggest checking the printer and its connections.
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