How to Cancel a Document Waiting to Print
Printing documents can sometimes be a cumbersome process, especially when you realize that the document you intended to print is no longer needed or has been replaced by a newer version. In such cases, canceling a document that is waiting to print becomes essential. This article will guide you through the steps to cancel a document waiting to print on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
On Windows:
1. Open the Print Queue: Click on the Start button and type “Printers & scanners” in the search bar. Open the “Printers & scanners” settings.
2. Access the Print Queue: Look for the printer you are using in the list of available printers. Right-click on the printer and select “See what’s printing” or “Printer properties”.
3. Cancel the Document: In the print queue window, you will see a list of documents waiting to print. Find the document you want to cancel and right-click on it. Select “Cancel” from the dropdown menu.
4. Confirm the Cancellation: A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm that you want to cancel the print job.
5. Check the Printer Queue: To ensure the document has been successfully canceled, you can go back to the print queue and check if the document is no longer listed.
On Mac:
1. Open the Print Queue: Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences”. Then, click on “Printers & Scanners”.
2. Access the Print Queue: Find the printer you are using in the list of available printers. Double-click on the printer to open the print queue.
3. Cancel the Document: In the print queue window, you will see a list of documents waiting to print. Find the document you want to cancel and click on it. Then, click on the “Cancel” button in the bottom-left corner of the window.
4. Confirm the Cancellation: A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Cancel” to confirm that you want to cancel the print job.
5. Check the Printer Queue: To ensure the document has been successfully canceled, you can go back to the print queue and check if the document is no longer listed.
By following these simple steps, you can easily cancel a document waiting to print on both Windows and Mac operating systems. This will help you save paper and time, ensuring that only the necessary documents are printed.
