How to clear Pending Documents in the Print Queue in Windows 8

Description: How to quickly remove any pending documents for your printer in Windows 8.

  1. From the Start Menu type Control Panel. Click on Control Panel icon that pops up.
    Windows 8 Start Screen
    Windows 8 Search, Control Panel
  2. Click on View Devices and Printers under Hardware and Sound.
    Control Panel, Devices and Printers
  3. Right-click on the printer and select See what's printing.
    Windows 8 Printers, See What's Printing
  4. Go to Printer > Cancel All Documents.
    Windows Print Spooler, Clear All

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