Why is my HP printer connected but not printing?

If possible, delete the printer from the registries using Regedit or using any other 3rd party application. Restart the PC again. Download the latest full feature driver from www.hp.com/drivers and install it on the computer. Connect the printer to your computer only when the setup prompts for the printer.

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.

How do I fix HP printer not printing?

Make sure your devices are properly connected with each other, and the network or the cable you use to connect these devices is normal. You can also try restarting your HP printer. Turn it off completely and unplug the power cord, leave it for a couple of minutes, and then plug the cord back and power on the printer.

Why is my HP Deskjet not printing?

Make sure the correct ink or toner cartridges are installed and the printer has sufficient ink or toner for your print job. Make sure no error messages or blinking lights display on the printer control panel. Resolve any errors before you use the printer.

How do I get my HP printer to print?

Fix Printer Not Accepting Print Command

Why is my printer offline but connected to Wi-Fi?

This can be caused by an error between the device and the printer. This can be as simple as a disconnected cable, or an error occurring due to a paper jam. However, it can also indicate a problem with your driver or software.

How can I get my computer to print to my printer?

How do I connect my computer to my HP printer?

How do I connect my printer to my computer wirelessly?

How do I print from laptop to 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.

Why does my HP printer say offline when it is on?

Try printing from another device

While you may assume that offline issues are due to printer errors, a flawed connection can be device-specific. Try connecting to another computer and see if your issues clear up. If it's possible to print from another device, you know that the problem is most likely not the printer.

How do I get my HP printer from offline to online?

Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Then select your printer > Open queue. Under Printer, make sure Use Printer Offline is not selected.

What to do if printer is not responding?

Why is my wired printer offline?

The printer offline status is your printer's way of telling you that something is wrong with the communication between your computer and your printer, via USB cable or network connection (wireless and wired). So one of the first things you check is your printer's connection with your PC.

How do I bring my HP printer online?

Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Then select your printer > Open queue. Under Printer, make sure Use Printer Offline is not selected.

How do I reset my HP printer?

Why I can't print from my laptop?

To answer the actual question of why you can't print it could be due to simple things such as networking issues, a paper jam, or low toner ink. Or it could be more complicated, such as service is required, there's a physical breakage, or there's a hardware driver problem.

How do I connect my HP printer to my laptop wirelessly?

Why can't my laptop connect to my wireless printer?

Restart All Your Devices

A restart helps fix any software glitches that could cause your wireless printer and connected devices not to work properly together. The wireless printer, router, computer/other device, wireless access point and modem all rely on your home or office network in order to connect to the internet.

How do I reset my HP wireless printer?

Why is my HP printer not connecting to WIFI?

Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer. From the Wireless or Setup menu, select Network setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings. Get the network name and password. Go to Find the wireless network password or PIN to connect an HP printer for more information.

What is a cold reset for an HP printer?

On HP printers, a "cold reset" causes the printer to return to its factory default settings, which among other things, causes it to try and retrieve its configuration information from a BOOTP server.

How do you restart a print spooler?