How to clear Printing Jobs in Windows 7

Description: When a document doesn't print in Windows 7 and subsequent documents are not printing either, the easiest solution is to clear the printing jobs for your printer.

  1. Click on the Start Button, then go to Devices and Printers.
    Windows 7 Start, Devices and Printers
  2. Select your printer.
    Windows 7 Devices and Printers
  3. Above, click See What's Printing.
    Windows 7 Printer Queue
  4. Click on the print job to highlight it.
    Windows 7 Printer Queue Status
  5. Right click on the highlighted print job and select Cancel.
  6. Select Yes in the following window prompt.
    Windows 7 Printer Queue Confirmation
  7. You have now successfully cleared the printing jobs for your printer.
    Windows 7 Devices and Printers

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