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.
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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.
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How do I fix my printer not printing from my computer?

  1. Check Your Printer's Error Lights. ...
  2. Clear the Printer Queue. ...
  3. Solidify the Connection. ...
  4. Ensure You Have the Right Printer. ...
  5. Install the Drivers and Software. ...
  6. Add Printer. ...
  7. Check that Paper Is Installed (Not Jammed) ...
  8. Fiddle With the Ink Cartridges.
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Can detect printer but Cannot print?

A quick restart should be enough to clear minor problems. Additionally, dumping out the printer queue can often solve “traffic jam” problems between the system and the printer; you can open and edit the queue by double-clicking the printer icon on your system tray.
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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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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.
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Why is my HP printer connected but offline?

This can be caused by an error between your device or computer and the printer. Sometimes it maybe as simple as your cable not correctly attached or a simple error coming from a paper-jam. However a printer appearing as “ Offline ” error can also be down to problems with your printer driver or software.
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Why is my printer offline when it's connected to Wi-Fi?

Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your PC. Your printer's built-in menu should show which network it's connected to, or check your printer's manual for more info. Verify that your printer is not in Use Printer Offline mode.
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How do I get my printer to get 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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How do I reset my HP printer?

9.18. 4. How to reset to factory settings on HP printers
  1. Open the printer's web page and Sign in as Administrator.
  2. On the General tab select Reset Factory Settings in the menu.
  3. In the section Reset Firmware select Reset.
  4. Select Reset. The printer will now restart.
  5. Set printer's date and time correctly.
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Why will my laptop not print wirelessly?

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?

Use the Wireless and Cancel buttons to restore Wi-Fi setup mode.
  1. Press the Cancel button to ready the printer.
  2. Press and hold the Wireless button and the Cancel button at the same time for three seconds until the printer restarts. ...
  3. After the printer restarts, wait 60 seconds until the Wireless light blinks blue.
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How do I troubleshoot my HP printer?

Resolving Print jobs stuck in queue and other printing problems using the HP Print and Scan Doctor
  1. Windows: Download HP Print and Scan Doctor. ...
  2. Run HPPSdr.exe from the download location on your computer.
  3. Once HP Print and Scan Doctor is open, click Start, and then choose your printer. ...
  4. Click Fix Printing.
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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.
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How do I get my HP printer from offline to online?

Restart your printer by turning it off, waiting 10 seconds, and disconnecting the power cord from your printer. Then, turn off your computer. Connect the printer power cord to the printer and turn the printer back on. Disconnect the power cord from your wireless router.
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How can I connect my printer to my laptop?

Simply plug the USB cable from your printer into an available USB port on your PC, and turn the printer on. Select the Start button, then select Settings >Devices >Printers & scanners. Select Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.
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What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly?

What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly? (Choose two.) Explanation: Wireless printers can use Bluetooth, 802.11x, or infrared interfaces to connect wirelessly. WiMax, satellite, and microwave radio technologies are in practice never used to connect a printer to a network.
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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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How do I connect my wireless HP printer to my laptop?

How to connect a printer via wireless network
  1. Step 1: Locate your settings. Once turned on and ready for configuration, you'll need to connect the printer to your home WiFi. ...
  2. Step 2: Link your WiFi network. ...
  3. Step 3: Complete connectivity. ...
  4. Step 4: Locate your printer settings. ...
  5. Step 5: Connect the printer to the computer.
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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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Is a hard reset the same as a factory reset?

The two terms factory and hard reset are associated with settings. A factory reset relates to the rebooting of the entire system, while hard resets relates to the resetting of any hardware in the system.
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What is warm reset?

Warm reset : This is when you hit restart in your phone while turning it Off. well same as Cold reset but here a Restart flag is set which makes the phone gets restarted by itself. turning all the apps down and bringing all the background apps up.
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