Seems I've encountered this before too.  If my memory doesn't forsake me,
is the printer hot rather than spooled?  If so, you may be stuck until
reboot.

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From:  owner-hp3000-l[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:  Monday, September 30, 1996 8:15 PM
To:  HP3000-L
Subject:  Re: SPOOLFILE STATE Problem...

Jim Riedel ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
: Problem:  I have a single file in my out list which remains in a
: "CREATE" state, and seems to be blocking any other out jobs from
: printing to the same printer.  This file has been in a "CREATE" state
: for about 24hours, which is unlikely to be a valid output (most of ours
: are done within an hour).  Does anyone know how I can get rid of this
: file?? When I try a SPOOLF; #Ojobnum;delete, I am told I cannot delete
a
: job in creation state, yet it seems as though it may never complete...
: and is holding up all other output... Any help would be greatly
: appreciated...