Canon Printer Job Stuck In Queue

Is your Canon printer refusing to print because a job is stuck in the queue? This frustrating issue can bring your workflow to a halt. When a print job gets stuck, it prevents new documents from printing and often shows a paused or pending status. You might try to cancel the job, but it remains unresponsive or keeps reappearing. This problem can stem from system glitches, spooler service errors, or driver conflicts. Whether you're using Windows or macOS, resolving the queue issue is essential to resume everyday printing. Below, we've listed the common causes and easy solutions to fix a Canon printer stuck in the queue.

Reasons for Canon Printer Job Stuck in Queue

Several factors can cause the Canon printer queue to become blocked or stopped:

Ink Issue
Ink-related problems are one of the common reasons for a print job getting stuck. If your Canon printer has low, empty, or dry ink cartridges, it will not be able to fulfill the print request, leaving the job stuck in the queue. Sometimes, even if there is ink, incorrectly installed or unrecognized cartridges can prevent the printer from starting the print process. To avoid such problems, always check the ink levels and ensure the cartridges are installed correctly and are compatible with your Canon model.

Overloading of the Printing Queue
Sending many documents to print simultaneously or periodically without completing previous jobs can overload the printing queue. When too many jobs are in the queue, the system may freeze or become unresponsive, particularly when processing large files or encountering errors. This increase can cause new jobs to be pending or stuck. To prevent this, regularly monitor the print queue, cancel unnecessary jobs, and refrain from sending multiple print requests to your Canon printer simultaneously.

Driver Issue

Printer drivers act as a bridge between your computer and the Canon printer. If the driver is outdated, incompatible, or corrupted, it may cause communication errors that prevent print jobs from executing and result in them getting stuck in the queue. Sometimes, after a system update, especially in Windows, the existing driver may not work correctly. Reinstalling or updating the Canon printer driver from the official website can help restore proper communication and effectively resolve the stuck-in-queue issue.

Print Spooler Error

The print spooler is a system service that manages all print jobs sent to the printer. If this service crashes, stops, or becomes corrupted, print jobs may remain stuck in the queue indefinitely. This problem is common after a system update or improper shutdown. Restarting the spooler service through Windows Settings can often resolve the issue. In more severe cases, it may be necessary to clear the spooler files manually. Keeping your system and printer software up to date can help prevent recurring spooler errors.

How to Delete Canon Printer Job Stuck in Queue

Clearing the stuck print job is often the fastest way to restore your printer's function.

• Step 1: Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
• Step 2: Scroll to Print Spooler, right-click, and choose Stop.
• Step 3: Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS and delete all files.
• Step 4: Return to the Services window and click "Start" on the Print Spooler.
• Step 5: Try printing a fresh document to check if the queue is cleared.

This method manually cleans all stuck files from the print manager and resets the queue.

How to Manually Fix Canon Printer Stuck in Queue

If deleting the queue doesn't help, try these manual fixes:

• Restart the Printer and Computer: Power cycle both devices to clear temporary memory or errors.
• Update or Reinstall Drivers: Visit Canon's official website, download the latest driver for your model, and install it fresh.
• Use Canon's Printer Troubleshooter: On Windows, go to Settings > Troubleshoot > Printers and run the built-in tool.
• Switch Default Printer: Occasionally, assigning the wrong printer as the default can cause job misrouting. Set your Canon printer as the default device.
• Try Printing in Safe Mode: Boot Windows into Safe Mode and test printing to avoid conflicts with third-party software.