To fix the HP printer error insufficient memory, follow the instructions provided in this article.
HP printer PCL XL error insufficient memory might be caused by an issue with the operating system especially when there is a recent update of Windows 10.
You can solve this error using the solutions below:
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1. Change the TrueType Fonts Download Option
How to Change the TrueType Fonts Download Option
Follow the steps below to change the TrueType fonts download option:
Step 1: Press the keys for “Windows” and “R” on your keyboard to open the Run program.
Step 2: Type in “Control”, then click on “OK”.
Step 3: Click on “Hardware and Sound”.
Step 4: Click on “Devices and Printers”.
Step 5: Right-click on your printer.
Step 6: Select “Properties”.
Step 7: Click on “Printer Settings”.
Step 8: Click on “Page Setup”.
Step 9: Click on “Advanced”.
Step 10: Double-click on “PostScript Preferences”.
Step 11: Click on the button for “TrueType Font Download”.
Step 12: In the open window, click on the button labeled “Automatic”.
Step 13: If the “Automatic” option is selected, choose “Bitmap” or “Outline”.
Step 14: Save the changes you made.
Step 15: Close the dialog box of the Printer Properties.
Step 16: Close the computer’s Control Panel.
If the HP printer error memory is low message isn’t showing after the above, don’t continue troubleshooting. However, if the message is still displayed, try the next solution.
2. Restore your HP Printer to Default
How to Restore your HP Printer to Default
To restore your HP printer to default, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Drag the home screen of the printer’s control panel until you see the Setup menu.
Step 2: Click on the icon for “Setup”.
Step 3: Scroll down until you get to the menu for “Maintenance” and select it.
Step 4: Scroll down until you see “Restore Defaults” and select it.
Step 5: Press “OK”.
Step 6: Your HP printer will then be restored to its default factory settings and also restart.
Then on your computer, do the following…
Step 1: Go to “Printers and Scanners”.
Step 2: Click on “Add a printer or scanner”.
Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the setup.
Step 4: Try to print a document.
If the HP printer error “not enough memory” message is cleared, don’t move to the solution below.
However, if the error persists, try the next solution.
3. Change your HP Printer Driver – HP Printer Error Insufficient Memory
How to Change your HP Printer Driver
To change your HP printer driver, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the HP website page for drivers and software.
Step 2: Download “PCL5/Universal printer driver for Windows”.
After the installation, check if the HP printer error “supply memory warning” message has been cleared. If it isn’t cleared, then try the next solution.
Are you seeing any other error message on your HP printer’s control panel, read this: HP Printer Errors and Solutions [Detailed] to learn how to resolve the error.
4. Uninstall and Reinstall your HP Printer Driver
How to Uninstall your HP Printer
To uninstall your HP printer, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on “Start”.
Step 2: Click on “Settings”.
Step 3: Click on “Devices”.
Step 4: Click on the tab for “Printers and Scanners”.
Step 5: Select your HP printer from the device list.
Step 6: Click on “Delete Device”.
How to Uninstall your HP Printer Software
To uninstall your HP printer software, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on “Start”.
Step 2: Click on “Settings”.
Step 3: Click on “Apps”.
Step 4: Type your printer name in the search field.
Step 5: Click on your HP printer software.
Step 6: Click on “Uninstall”. If you are asked to confirm, click “Yes”.
How to Remove the Driver from the Print Server Properties
To remove your HP printer driver from the print server properties, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on “Start”.
Step 2: Click on “Settings”.
Step 3: Click on “Devices”.
Step 4: Scroll to and select “Related Settings”.
Step 5: Click “Print Server Properties”.
Step 6: Click on the tab labeled “Drivers”.
Step 7: Click on the HP printer that you intend to remove.
Step 8: Click on “Remove”.
Step 9: In the dialog box that appears, click on “Delete driver and driver package”.
Step 10: Click on “OK”.
Step 11: Click on “Delete” to confirm your choice.
How to Install the Printer and the Driver
To install your HP printer and its driver, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to the HP website and download your HP printer driver’s latest version.
Step 2: Install the driver and add your printer to your computer.
Check if the HP printer memory error on supply is no longer displayed. If it is still displayed, then you will have to service your printer.
