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

Method A: Press the cancel button or use the cancel command on the printer

Introduction | Method A

The most obvious way to cancel a print job is to find a cancel button or a cancel menu command on the printer and to use it. So, if you have not already done this, try this method first.

If this method worked for you, you are finished with this article. However, you might want to read the "Prevention tips" section to avoid this problem in the future.

If your printer does not have these items or if this method did not work for you, try Method B.