You can perform the same reset quickly using the Command Prompt as an administrator: Type net stop spooler and hit .

This article explains what the Print Spooler is, why it gets clogged, and how to "empty" it to get your printer working again.

: Go back to the Services window, right-click Print Spooler again, and select Start . Alternative: Quick Command Prompt Fix

Before digging into system files, try the standard restart method via the Services menu.

: Press Windows + R , type services.msc , and press Enter . Find Print Spooler in the list, right-click it, and select Stop .

You must stop the service before doing this, or Windows will not let you delete the files.

The phrase is not a standard technical command, but it likely refers to clearing the print queue when jobs are stuck.

Think of the Print Spooler as a traffic controller. When you hit "Print," the document doesn't go straight to the printer hardware. Instead, it goes to the Spooler. The Spooler holds the document in a temporary folder (the "queue") and feeds it to the printer at a pace the printer can handle.

: Click on Printers & scanners and find your active printer. Open Queue : Click Open print queue .

Comprehensive Guide: How to Empty the Print Spooler and Fix Stuck Jobs

net stop spooler del %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\* /Q net start spooler

Type del %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\* /Q and hit . Type net start spooler and hit Enter . Troubleshooting Other "Empty" Errors Print Queue won't clear Windows 10 - Microsoft Q&A