HP LaserJet 2600n - I have mistakenly set up a huge list of printing. How can I delete the entire list and start from scratch. moishl@rcn.com

Hi,

The procedure to delete spool files are :-

Method one for deleting the spool files in Microsoft Windows XP

1. Stop the spooler
   1. Click Start , Control Panel , ADMINSTRATIVE TOOLS , COMPONENT SERVICES , and then SERVICES .
   2. Scroll down the list of services for Print Spooler .
   3. Right click Print Spooler and Stop .
2. Delete the spool files.
   1. Click My Computer .
   2. Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS\ .
   3. Delete all of the files inside this folder.
      NOTE: It may be necessary to view hidden files in order to see these folders and files.
      NOTE: If the spooler is working correctly, this folder should be empty when the computer is not printing. It normally deletes these files out of this folder after they have been sent to the printer. Deleting files that are stuck can free up the spooler and allow it to continue normal operation.
3. Restart the spooler.
   1. Click Start , Control Panel , ADMINSTRATIVE TOOLS , COMPONENT SERVICES , and then SERVICES .
   2. Scroll down the list of services for Print Spooler .
   3. Right click Print Spooler and Start .

1. Click Start, Control Panel, ADMINSTRATIVE TOOLS
2. Right click on COMPONENT SERVICES, click on RUN AS
3. Ensure Current User is selected and uncheck PROTECT MY COMPUTER, click OK
4. Click on SERVICES, click the STANDARD tab at the bottom of the window
5. Right click on PRINT SPOOLER, highlight ALL TASKS, click on STOP. Leave this window open
6. DELETE THE SPOOL FILES
   1. Go to MY COMPUTER
   2. Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS\
   3. Delete all of the files inside this folder.
   
   NOTE: It may be necessary to view hidden files in order to see these folders and files.
   NOTE: If the spooler is working correctly, this folder should be empty when the computer is not printing. It normally deletes these files out of this folder after they have been sent to the printer. Deleting fil es that are stuck can free up the spooler and allow it to continue normal operation.
7. RESTART THE SPOOLER
   1. Go back to the SERVICES window from step 1.
   2. Right click on PRINT SPOOLER, highlight ALL TASKS, click on START

1. Stop the spooler.
   1. Click Start , Settings , Control Panel , Administrative Tools , then Services .
   2. Scroll down the list of services for Print Spooler .
   3. Right click Print Spooler and Stop .
2. Delete the spool files.
   1. Click My Computer .
   2. Go to C:\WINNT\system32\spool\PRINTERS\ .
   3. Delete all of the files inside of this folder.
      NOTE: If the spooler is working correctly, this folder should be empty when the computer is not printing. It normally deletes these files out of this folder after they have been sent to the printer. Deleting files that are stuck can free up the spooler and allow it to continue normal operation.
3. Restart the spooler.
   1. Click Start , Settings , Control Panel , Administrative Tools , then Services
   2. Scroll down the list of services for Print Spooler .
   3. Right click Print Spooler and Start .