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How to Fix ERROR_PRINT_CANCELLED (Error 63)

The ERROR_PRINT_CANCELLED error, also known as Error 63, occurs when a file waiting to be printed is deleted, causing the print job to be cancelled. This error can be frustrating, but it's relatively easy to resolve. It typically happens when a user or a process deletes a file that is currently being printed or is in the print queue.

🏷️ Code: 63 📛 ERROR_PRINT_CANCELLED 📅 Updated: 2026-03-08 ⏱️ 3 Solutions
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What is Error 63? Common Causes Step-by-Step Solutions Prevention Tips Related Errors

💡 What is Error 63?

To resolve the ERROR_PRINT_CANCELLED error, users can try restarting the print queue, checking the printer settings, or reinstalling the printer driver. In some cases, the error may be caused by a corrupt print queue, which can be resolved by clearing the print queue and restarting the print spooler service. By taking these steps, users can resolve the error and prevent it from happening again in the future. Regular maintenance of the print queue and printer settings can also help to prevent this error and ensure that print jobs are completed successfully.

⚠️ Common Causes

  • File deletion while printing
  • Corrupt print queue
  • Printer driver issues
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✅ Step-by-Step Solutions

1 Restart Print Queue
  1. Stop the print spooler service
  2. Clear the print queue
  3. Restart the print spooler service
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2 Check Printer Settings
  1. Verify printer settings
  2. Check for updates to printer driver
  3. Reinstall printer driver if necessary
3 Clear Print Queue
  1. Stop the print spooler service
  2. Delete all print jobs in the queue
  3. Restart the print spooler service

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🛡️ Prevention Tips

  • Regularly update printer drivers
  • Avoid deleting files while printing
  • Monitor print queue for errors
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Last updated: 2026-03-08
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Solutions Tested on Windows 10 & 11
Error codes sourced from Microsoft Win32 SDK. Updated 2026-03-08.
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