How to View Your Print Queue on Windows 11

This article explains how to view the print queue using Windows 11.

When you print in Windows, what you print first goes to the print queue. Jobs or items in the queue are released and will be printed once the printer is available.

In most cases, this goes pretty fast, and you wouldn’t know if you only print a few pages. However, if you’re printing large documents in bulk, you may have to wait a while for the print jobs to go to the printer.

If you want to know how to view the print queue on Windows 11, continue below. We’ll show you how to get to the printer installed on Windows to view its queue.

The new Windows 11 comes with many new features and a new user desktop, including a centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners, windows, themes, and colors that will make any computer look and feel modern.

How to view jobs in the print queue on Windows 11

If you’re waiting on a document sent to the printer and nothing is printing, you may find the reason in the print queue. Windows printers have queues that hold jobs ready to be printed. Once the printer is available, the jobs are released to the printers.

Select the Start menu to view a list of items waiting to print in Windows 11, then click on Settings.

On the Settings pane, click Bluetooth & devices ==> Printers & scanner as highlighted in the image below.

On the Printers & Scanner settings pane, click the printer you sent to print the job from the list.

Select the open print queue on the printer settings pane to see what’s printing and what the upcoming print order is.

You will see items ready to print if any are there.

That’s it!

Conclusion:

• Viewing the print queue in Windows 11 is straightforward and can help you manage your print jobs effectively.
• You can quickly identify if there are any issues causing delays in printing.
• The new interface in Windows 11 makes navigating to the print queue user-friendly.
• Regularly checking the print queue can enhance your printing experience and reduce frustration when dealing with large documents.
• By following these simple steps, you can ensure your printing process runs smoothly and efficiently.