net start spooler Here’s a complete script that technicians use to fix print queue problems:
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
Now you have the knowledge to clear stubborn print queues with confidence—all from a single line in Command Prompt. Last updated: February 2025 – Works on Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022. net start spooler Here’s a complete script that
:: Stop the spooler service net stop spooler :: Delete all pending print jobs del /Q /F /S "%systemroot%\System32\spool\PRINTERS*.*" Last updated: February 2025 – Works on Windows
Always restart the spooler after stopping it. A stopped spooler means no printing at all.
:: Restart the spooler net start spooler