Brother Printer Job Stuck in Queue

Is your Brother Printer failing to print because a job is stuck in the queue? This is a common problem where print commands pile up, but nothing prints. You may see documents listed in the print queue, but the Printer remains idle, causing delays and frustration.

This problem can occur for several reasons, such as corrupted print jobs, paused print spooler services, outdated Brother Printer drivers, or communication errors between your system and the Printer. When one job gets stuck, it can block all others from being processed.

Thankfully, resolving this doesn't have to be complicated. You can often resolve the issue by manually clearing the print queue, restarting the print spooler service, or updating the Brother Printer software. These quick actions usually restore smooth printing and get your documents flowing again.

Why Does the Printing Job Get Stuck in Queue?

A printing job stuck in the queue is a common problem for Brother Printer users. It typically happens due to communication errors between your computer and the Printer. Several reasons can cause this issue, including outdated or corrupted Printer drivers, paper jams, low Printer memory, or a paused print spooler service. In many cases, a single corrupt or incomplete document can clog the entire queue, preventing all other print jobs from processing. In most instances, one bad or incomplete file can hold up the whole queue, not allowing any other print jobs to proceed. Network signal instability or lost connection, if you're printing wirelessly, can also cause printing holdups or hung jobs. Identifying the root cause is essential. Sometimes, a simple reboot works, but in other cases, you may need to clear the spooler, reset the network, or reinstall your Brother Printer drivers for a permanent solution. 

How to Fix Brother Printer Job Stuck in Queue

If your Brother Printer job is stuck in the print queue, follow these steps to clear the error and restore everyday printing:

1. Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter to open the Services window.

2. Locate the "Print Spooler" service, right-click it, and select Stop to pause printing operations.

3. Open File Explorer and navigate to:

C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS

4. Delete all files in the folder. These are temporary files for pending print jobs that may be blocking the queue.

5. Return to the Services window, right-click Print Spooler, and select Start to restart the service.

6. Restart your Brother Printer and attempt to print again.

For Mac Users:

7. Open System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.

8. Select your Brother Printer and click Open Print Queue.

9. Cancel any jobs stuck in the list.

10. Restart the Printer and try printing again. If it still doesn't work,

11. Update or reinstall your Brother Printer driver to ensure proper functionality.

Tips to Avoid Print Jobs Getting Stuck Again

To prevent future issues like the Brother Printer job stuck in queue, follow these tips:

• Always keep your Brother Printer drivers updated.
• Avoid printing huge files without confirming Printer readiness.
• Check network stability if printing wirelessly.
• Regularly restart your Printer to clear the memory cache.
• Do not shut down the system or Printer mid-print unless necessary.

If your print queue freezes often, it may indicate a deeper software issue—our experts at All Printer Setup can help you troubleshoot more advanced problems.