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Clearing the Windows Print Spooler

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Issue / QuestionHow can I clear the Windows print spooler?
Applicable ToAll Zebra Printers, Windows 7 and Windows 10 OS
Resolution / Answer

Troubleshooting Guide for Print Spooler Issues

Clearing from Services

Procedure:
  1. Log in with Administrator credentials.
  2. Click the Windows logo and search for Services.
  3. In Services, find Print Spooler. Restart it by clicking Stop and then Start.

 
Clearing Print Queue from Net Spooler

Procedure:

  1. Select Start.
  2. Type Command
  3. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. 
  4. Type net stop spooler, then press Enter. 
  5. Type del %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\* /Q, then press Enter. 
  6. Type net start spooler, then press Enter. 
  7. The print queue on your Windows should now be cleared. Type exit, then press Enter to exit the command windows.

Helpful Information:
URL NameClearing-Print-Spooler-from-Windows
TitleClearing the Windows Print Spooler

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