Print Service Manager
Print Service Manager is the first freeware software that allows users to easily manage the printing service of Windows. It allows users to intuitively start, stop or restart the print service. Most importantly, it allows users to forcibly clear the print queue in case documents are stuck in print job list.
Software Features
- One click start, stop and restart of print services avoiding system restart.
- Compatible with Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7.
- Force clearing of print queue in case of undeletable print jobs.
- Very easy to use interface.
- Stable and well integrated user interface.
- 100% free software, ready for enterprise deployment.
Screenshot of Print Service Manager Window
Case Study
Read a case study to find possible scenarios where this software can be useful:
http://www.shamasis.net/2009/05/clearing-print-queue-in-windows/
Download Print Service Manager
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Additional Information
System Requirements:
Any system capable of running DOTNET Framework 2.0.
You will require Microsoft DOTNET Framework 2.0 in order to run this application. In case you do not have the mentioned requirements, kindly download the latest dotnet framework redistributable package from: http://www.microsoft.com/
If you have any query, feedback or if you want to report a bug or request a new feature, you may do so at the Project Feedback page.
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Thanks!
You are most welcome and I hope this software was of some help.
Can this app handle multiple printers installed in one machine? For example, I have 3 printers installed and shared in a network. Only one of these printers I need to monitor and need to Cancel/Purge all printer queue every now and then. How can I do that using your app?
Thanks, Rey
This application will clear the entire printer queue of all local printers attached to a computer. There is only one printing service in Windows, irrespect of the number of printers attached. Thus, stopping that service stops printing of all printers.
Thanks for your time Shamasis, but I already have my answers in my own questions.
Yes, you are right about one thing, the Spooler service. But, maybe to enhance your application, you might take a look at my blog (http://real050280.blogspot.com/).
Regards,
Rey
Indeed Rey. Your post was very informative. Will take cues from there and implement something where you can selectively choose which printer spool to clear.
Thank you so much. I am running Win7. My HP 5P laser printer died in the middle of 5 print ques. I hooked up a HP4L to the computer, it installed the 4L in wihth the 5P. I could not get the print ques deleted so I could delete the 5P printer that was no longer there.
Your “fix” worked well. I got all of the “old” 5P drivers uninstalled no problem once the print que cleared. I could then rename the $l to my favorite default name.
Thanks…
Glad to be of help.