Printer job “On hold (authentication required)”

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Trekiemum figured it out.

My fix for the “on hold” authentication required message

1. opened the printer window and selected the printer name
2. selected the Hold icon
3. held down the control button and clicked my mouse
4. a dialogue box opened where I could change my password and check a box appear where I could choose to save the password.

via Apple – Support – Discussions – Printer job.