Where Is the Print Queue in Windows 7?

Where Is the Print Queue in Windows 7?
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How do I find the print queue in Windows 7?

Go to any of the PCs in the HomeGroup and choose Start→Devices and Printers. You see the Device Stage listing of devices and printers. Right-click the printer and choose See What’s Printing. Windows shows you a list of all documents waiting to be printed — the print queue.

How do I clear the print queue in Windows 7?

Command Method

  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%System32spoolprinters* /Q then press “Enter“.
  6. Type net start spooler then press “Enter“.
  7. The print queue on your Windows should now be cleared.
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