How do I get my HP printer to print?

How to Print
  1. Select the file you want to print and open the file so it appears on your computer screen.
  2. Press the Ctrl and P buttons on your keyboard at the same time.
  3. Once the printing pop-up menu appears on your computer screen, select the printer you intend to send the job to.
  4. If needed, modify your print settings.
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Why is my HP printer not printing?

You need to ensure your HP printer has enough paper, ink, or toner, and it is not stuck on paper jam. Also, check the status of your printer cartridge and try replacing it with a new one if it is not good enough. In some cases, your HP printer stops printing after you replace its parts.
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Why is my printer not printing even though it is connected?

Do a hard reset on your printer. To do this you just need to turn off your printer, unplug for a few minutes and then plug the printer again. If that still doesn't work, try turning the printer and your computer off, and then start it back up again. Try uninstalling and then reinstalling your printer driver.
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Why is my HP wireless printer not printing?

First, try restarting your computer, printer and wireless router. To check if your printer is connected to your network: Print a Wireless Network Test report from the printer control panel. On many printers pressing the Wireless button allows direct access to printing this report.
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How do I reset my HP wireless printer?

Turn the product on while you press and hold the Resume button for 10-20 seconds. The Attention light turns on. Release the Resume button. The Attention and Ready lights cycle while the product restores factory defaults.
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How do I get my computer to recognize my wireless printer?

Go to the Start menu and click Settings, Devices, then Printers & scanners. Select Add a printer or scanner and wait for your printer to appear in the list, then select it and hit Add device. If Windows doesn't find your printer, select The printer that I want isn't listed and follow the instructions.
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How come when I try to print nothing happens?

Try restarting the computer. When restarting the computer, close all applications running on your computer, save all data, and then turn the printer off. After restarting the computer, turn the printer back on again.
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Why is my HP printer saying ready but not printing?

Make sure it matches the port setting in the properties of the driver. If using usb just move the usb cable to another port on the computer and see if the computer finds new hardware and loads the printer giving you a copy 1 of the printer. If it does and it works, just delete the other copy of the printer.
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Why is my printer printing blank pages HP?

Check the ink levels on your printer.

Low or empty cartridges can also cause the printer to print blank pages. So, check the ink/toner levels on your printer and replace cartridges if necessary.
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How do I reconnect my Wireless printer?

Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on your router to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.
  1. Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router.
  2. Put the printer in WPS connection mode. ...
  3. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the router until the connection process begins.
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How do you reset printer?

It's a pretty simple process:
  1. With the printer turned on, pull out the power cable from the back of the printer.
  2. Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.
  3. Wait 15 seconds.
  4. Plug the power cable into the back of the printer.
  5. Plug the printer back into the wall outlet.
  6. Turn the printer back on.
  7. Run a test print.
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Why does my HP printer keep flashing?

The Power light blinks at a steady interval when the printer is processing a print job. If the Power light blinks fast, the ink cartridge door might be open, or the printer might be in an error state. If an error message displays on the computer screen, follow the on-screen messages to resolve the issue.
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How do I get my HP printer to recognize my wireless network?

Connect the printer with the Wireless Setup Wizard (printers with a touchscreen)
  1. Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router.
  2. Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, and then select Wireless Setup Wizard.
  3. Select the name of your network, and then enter the password to complete the connection. Note:
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Why won't my HP printer connect to my computer?

Make sure the printer is near the Wi-Fi router, paper is loaded in the main tray, and that it is turned on. On your Windows computer, open Printers & Scanners and delete the printer. Open the HP Smart app, and sign in. If you do not have HP Smart, download it from 123.hp.com or your app store, and create an HP account.
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How do I connect my HP printer to my computer?

How to connect a printer via wired USB cable
  1. Step 1: Open windows setting. At the bottom left of your screen, click the Windows icon to reveal your Start Menu. ...
  2. Step 2: Access devices. Within the first row of your Windows settings, find and click the icon labeled “Devices” ...
  3. Step 3: Connect your printer.
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What are the basic troubleshooting steps if the printer is not working?

Troubleshooting offline printer problems in Windows
  • Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. ...
  • Unplug and restart your printer. ...
  • Set your printer as the default printer. ...
  • Clear the print queue. ...
  • Reset the service that manages the printing queue.
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How do I bring my printer back online?

How to get your printer back online.
  1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the printer itself.
  2. Turn off the computer.
  3. Wait 30 seconds and turn on the computer.
  4. Plug the printer power cord back into the printer and turn the printer on.
  5. Check the functionality of the printer.
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Why is my printer printing blank pages when I have ink?

There are numerous possible causes for a printer that's randomly producing blanks. The most common ones are empty ink cartridges, improper cartridge installation, and congested nozzles. Driver and software issues can sometimes cause this problem as well.
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Why is my printer not printing black when ink is full HP?

To resolve this issue, use only genuine HP cartridges. Additionally, you can remove the black cartridge to print only with the tri-color cartridge, replace any empty or defective cartridges, or clean the printhead.
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Why is nothing printing on my paper?

Print a nozzle check pattern or test page to check whether the nozzles may be clogged. Use the Print Head Nozzle Check if your printer has that option and clean the print head if necessary. Check that the printing paper you're using fulfills the printer's specifications.
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Why is my HP printer not printing after changing cartridges?

Perform a head cleaning on the printer, if available. Try resetting the ink cartridge counter. Consult your printer's documentation to get instructions for your specific model or check the manufacturer's website for help. Verify no software errors are occurring and try printing a test page.
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How can you tell if a printhead is clogged?

If your PC or the LCD screen on your printer is telling you that your ink cartridges are full but no ink is passing through to the paper, then it's most likely that you are dealing with a clogged printhead. Blurry documents and images that appear faded are also signs that it's time to remove the excess ink.
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Why is my printer not printing black after changing cartridges?

Check you have the latest drivers installed for your printer, try uninstalling and reinstalling your printer drivers or try changing the driver settings (adjusting the paper settings has been known to solve the problem). Fully Reconfigure the Printer - If all else fails, you can try entirely reconfiguring your printer.
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