Why is my HP Smart printer 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. Restart the printer to clear any error states.

Why is my printer connected but not printing?

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.

Why is my HP printer connected but not printing?

If you still can't print, check the drivers are up-to-date. Select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates. If Windows Update says your device is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.

How do I fix HP printer not printing?

Why does my printer says ready but won't print?

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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How do I get my HP printer to print?

How come when I click 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.

Why is my HP printer printing blank pages when it has ink?

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.

Why is my wireless printer not responding to my computer?

Check that all printer cables are connected properly and be sure that the printer is turned on. If everything is connected properly and powered up, go to the computer's "control panel" from the "start" menu. Choose "printers" and be sure that your printer is selected as the default.

Why is my stuff not printing?

Make sure there is paper in the tray(s), check the ink or toner cartridges aren't empty, the USB cable is plugged in or the printer is connected to Wi-Fi. And if it is a network or wireless printer, try using a USB cable instead. In our experience, some Wi-Fi printers are unreliable in terms of their connection.

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.

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.

Why are documents in queue and not printing?

If your print jobs still get stuck in a queue, the main cause is a wrong or outdated printer driver. So you should update your printer driver to see if it fixes your problem. There are two ways to update your printer driver: manually or automatically.

How do you troubleshoot a printer?

How do I reset my HP wireless printer?

Press and hold the Wireless button and the Cancel button for five seconds. Wait for the printer to restart and for the Wireless light to blink. Within two hours, return to the app or software to find and add your printer and complete the setup.

How do I get my HP printer to print wirelessly?

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.

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.

How do I do a soft reset on my 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.

Is there a reset button on a HP printer?

Factory Fresh reset is the F11 option, that is ESC and select F11. A little less dramatic is the Hard Reset choice that fixes quite a few ills. Press and Hold the PWR off button for 4 seconds to force a PWR off.