Have you tried uninstalling the printer in accordance to Dell instructions, and then re-installing it?

Have you done Windows updates during the time this began to occur? Check with Dell as to whether you have the current version of the printer driver.

DA

If you want to get rid of the old spooled job, I posted the instructions to delete a locally stored print spool on the linked topic, look for post 6 on Jan 26.

I am too sick to type all of that today.

Here is a link that might be useful: Printer difficulties

Was able to get rid of the old print job and did the windows up-dates but I don't have enough confidence to uninstall and reinstall the printer.

Thanks for trying to help me.

my jaw just dropped because uninstalling and reinstalling the printer is infinitely easier than deleting a spooled print job :-)

go into your Printers and Faxes or Printers and Devices folder, right click the printer and choose delete (XP) or Remove Device (7 and 8). Unplug the USB cable and restart Windows. Plug the printer back into the computer and follow the installation wizard. If prompted to pop in the driver installation disk, do so.

Not all printers are created equal. Some manufacturers are specific in the methodology of un-installing their printer.

To avoid any unnecessary concerns or extra procedures always review their website as to the specific model first. It only takes a few minutes and it can save hours of disappointment and headaches.

DA

I searched high and low for the answer. I have a Dell also. My printer would print one page and never print the second until I rebooted the computer. It turns out windows update automatically updated my IE 10 to IE11. I use Firefox so never thought that could be my problem. I uninstalled IE 11, which then reverted back to IE 10 and now the printer is fine. Hope that is your problem too.