How to cancel printing or to delete a print job that is stuck in the print queue in Windows XP

Printing problems are some of the most frustrating problems that we experience as computer users. This article discusses what to try if you have a problem when you try to cancel a print job, or if you have a problem when you try to delete a print job from the print queue. The four step-by-step methods in this article are intended for beginning to intermediate computer users.

If you have to cancel a print job, try Methods A through D in order.

If you have to delete a print job from the print queue, go straight to Method D.