Clear print spooler

[ikonoblast]

How can I clear my HP printers spooler. It is full of junk that keeps sending me messages.

[Sneha_01 · Accepted solution]

Hi @ikonoblast,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.x

Clearing the print spooler can help resolve printing issues, especially if there are stuck print jobs. Here’s how to do it on a Windows PC:

Method 1: Using the Print Spooler Service

Open Services

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type services.msc and press Enter.

Locate the Print Spooler Service

• In the Services window, scroll down to find Print Spooler.

Stop the Service

• Right-click on Print Spooler and select Stop.

Clear the Spooler Folder

• Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS.
• Delete all files in this folder. (You may need administrator permission to do this.)

Restart the Service

• Go back to the Services window, right-click on Print Spooler, and select Start.

Method 2: Using Command Prompt

Open Command Prompt as Administrator

• Type cmd in the Windows search bar.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

Stop the Print Spooler

• Type the following command and press Enter:

Clear the Spooler Folder

• Type the following command to delete all files in the spooler directory:

Start the Print Spooler

• Type the following command and press Enter:

Method 3: Using Windows Settings

Open Settings

• Go to Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.

Select Your Printer

• Click on your printer and select Open queue.

Cancel All Print Jobs

• In the print queue window, select any jobs that are stuck and click Cancel.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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