Whenever you print, your operating system adds the job to a “Print Queue” which is tied to a specific “Port”. If a queue is stuck, offline, or incorrect, you can redirect jobs to a different queue by switching ports.
To transfer a queue by port on Windows:
- Go to “Printer Properties” for the old queue.
- Click “Ports” tab & find the associated Port.
- Deselect it, and choose a port with a working queue (or vice versa)
Once changed, your print jobs should automatically start using the new queue. If this is a temporary fix, remember to switch it back later.
This can quickly resolve printing issues without reinstalling the printer or losing queued print jobs.
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