Managing print queues is an essential task for ensuring smooth and efficient printing operations in any organization. In the Windows environment, print queues allow users to manage and monitor print jobs, ensuring that documents are printed in the correct order and handling any issues that may arise. This article will guide you through the process of managing print queues in Windows, including how to view, pause, resume, and cancel print jobs using both the graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line tools like Command Prompt (CMD) and PowerShell.

Examples:

1. Viewing Print Queues via GUI:

   • Open the Control Panel.
   • Navigate to "Devices and Printers."
   • Right-click on the printer you want to manage and select "See what's printing."
   • A window will open showing the current print queue for the selected printer.

2. Managing Print Queues via CMD:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • To view the print queue, use the following command:

     net print \\<PrinterName>

     Replace <PrinterName> with the name of your printer.

   • To pause a print job, use:

     net print \\<PrinterName> <JobID> /hold

     Replace <JobID> with the ID of the print job you want to pause.

   • To resume a print job, use:

     net print \\<PrinterName> <JobID> /release

   • To cancel a print job, use:

     net print \\<PrinterName> <JobID> /delete

3. Managing Print Queues via PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   • To list all printers and their queues, use:

     Get-Printer | Get-PrintJob

   • To pause a specific print job, use:

     Suspend-PrintJob -PrinterName "<PrinterName>" -ID <JobID>

   • To resume a specific print job, use:

     Resume-PrintJob -PrinterName "<PrinterName>" -ID <JobID>

   • To cancel a specific print job, use:

     Remove-PrintJob -PrinterName "<PrinterName>" -ID <JobID>