Is your HP printer not printing? If your answer is yes, we advise that you read this article carefully as we provide solutions to different HP printer not printing issues.
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HP Printer Not Printing After Refilling Ink [Solved]
If your HP printer is not printing properly after refill, try the following solutions to fix this problem. If any solution fixes the problem, do not continue troubleshooting.
1. Remove the Protective Tape on the Cartridge
When cartridges are packaged, they are shipped with protective tape that covers the nozzle of the printhead. The job of this protective tape is to stop it from dripping out of the cartridge. If this tape is not removed, the ink cartridge will be unable to supply ink to the printer. This, in turn, will prevent the printer from printing. So, if you are asking “why is my HP printer not printing after changing cartridges?” it could be that the protective tape has not been removed.
Therefore, before installing the new cartridge into your printer, look for the protective tape on the cartridge and remove it. Apart from the protective tape, don’t remove other labels or stickers on the ink cartridge. Such labels or stickers prevent the ink in the cartridge from drying out.
2. Reset the Counter of the Ink Cartridge
Your HP printer not printing after refill could be due to your printer’s ink counter reading the cartridge as empty. Therefore, in such a case, you need to reset the cartridge. The feature and process of how to do this vary depending on the model. Therefore, you need to consult your user manual to learn how to do this.
3. Perform a Cleaning Cycle on your HP Printer
One of the reasons responsible for your HP printer not printing after you change the cartridge is that the ink might have dried out if the cartridge stayed in storage for a long time. If this is the case, you should perform a cleaning cycle on your HP printer.
We advise that you consult your printer’s user manual to learn how to do this since the process differs from model to model.
4. Examine the Cartridge (if you refilled the Ink)
Refilling ink cartridges is not recommended by HP since doing such could lead to further complications and issues.
For instance, if the cartridge is not properly filled, your printer might not print. Also, the ink might not reach the lowest part of the cartridge’s reservoir. Therefore, to fix this issue, inject additional ink into your cartridge’s sponge via the exit hole.
Another thing you need to do is free the air bubbles in the cartridge that is obstructing the ink from flowing. To do this, keep the ink cartridge on an even surface for an hour. This should enable the trapped bubble to escape by itself. In case this doesn’t work, tap the cartridge gently on a flat surface to free the bubble.
After doing the above, check if your HP printer can print: If your HP printer cannot print, visit www.HPinstantink.com for information.
HP Printer is Not Printing Black after Changing Ink [Quick Fix]
If your HP printer is not printing black after changing ink, we recommend that you click this link: HP Printer Black Ink – HP Printer Not Printing Black Ink after Refill to learn how to solve this problem.
HP Printer Not Printing Color Ink after Refill [How to Fix]
If your HP printer is not printing color ink after refill, it could be that your printer recognizes that you are using a refilled cartridge instead of a new one. As a result of this, your printer will not print.
You can fool your printer to recognize a refilled color ink cartridge by following the steps we shared here: HP Printer Black Ink – HP Printer Not Printing Black Ink after Refill. When you go through the steps, remove the color ink cartridge from your HP printer instead of the black ink cartridge as step 1 suggests.
You should also check for a clog in the printhead or dirt on your cartridge’s contacts. If these issues caused the problem, cleaning the printhead and the cartridge should fix the problem.
To clean the printhead of your HP printer, click this link: HP Printer Printing Blank Pages – The Printhead is Dirty, and then follow the instructions under the “The Printhead is Dirty” section.
To clean the electrical contacts on your HP printer, click this link: HP Printer Flashing – How to Clean HP Printer Ink Cartridges Electrical Contacts and follow the instructions under the “How to Clean HP Printer Ink Cartridge Electrical Contacts” section.
HP Printer Is Not Printing Anything [How to Fix]
If your HP printer is not printing at all, it could be due to several reasons. We recommend that you read this article: HP Printer Printing Blank Pages [Solved] to learn why your HP printer is printing just blank paper and how you can solve the problem.
HP Printer Not Printing Every Line [Solved]
If your HP printer is not printing all lines, several reasons are responsible for this issue. In this article: How to Fix Printer Streaks, we have discussed these reasons in detail and also provided solutions to this issue.
Apart from using the solutions in the linked article above to fix your HP printer not printing lines problem, check out this article: HP Printer Black Ink Blurry [Quick Fix], and then follow the instructions we provided.
The solutions in both links should fix your HP printer not printing the last line issue.
HP Printer Not Printing Alignment Page [How to Fix]
If your HP printer is not printing the alignment page correctly, we advise that you read this: HP Printer Alignment [How to/Issues & Solutions] carefully to learn how to fix this problem.
The linked article above can also fix the HP printer not printing centered problem since this problem is due to alignment issues.
How Do I Fix My HP Printer Not Printing Black Ink? [Solution]
If you are wondering “why is my HP printer not printing black?” then we recommend that you click this: HP Printer Black Ink – Why is HP Printer not Printing Black Ink to find the answers that you seek. The above link will also guide you on how to fix your HP printer not printing black ink problem.
If you have any of the following HP models, the solutions in the shared link should solve the HP printer not printing black text problem you might be facing: HP 2600, HP 3520, HP 3700, HP 3830, HP 4620, HP 4650, HP 5520, HP 5510, HP 5200, HP 5524, HP 5255, HP 5514, HP 6520, HP 6510, HP 6968, HP 6962, HP 6960, HP 7525, HP 7510, and HP 8600.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Last Page
To fix the HP printer not printing last page problem, do the following:
1. Clear the Print Queue
To clear the print queue, click Clear HP Printer – How Do I clear my HP Printer Queue, and follow the instructions under the “How Do I Clear My HP Printer Queue [Solved]” section.
2. Uninstall and Reinstall your HP printer
To uninstall and reinstall your HP printer, we recommend that you follow the instructions here: HP Printer Won’t Scan to Computer – How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer Software under the “How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer Software” section.
HP Printer Not Printing Right Side of Page [Solved]
If your HP printer is not printing on the right side of the page, the solutions we shared in this article: HP Printer not printing on Left Side of Page [How to Fix] should also fix this current issue.
Apart from the solutions in the linked article above, you can also check the margin and paper size settings in the program you are printing from. Here’s the simple reason for this advice: If the margin or paper size settings are incorrect, your HP printer will not print the right side of the page.
Another thing you should check is the print settings. We advise that you click this link: HP Printer Not Printing Color – Check your Print Settings, and then follow the instructions we shared under the “Check your Print Settings” section and make the right settings suitable for your current print job and paper size.
HP Printer Not Printing Top of Page [Quick Fix]
If your HP printer is not printing the top of a page, it could be that the margins weren’t correctly set. Therefore, you need to check the margin settings of the application you are printing from to confirm that they are set correctly.
If that doesn’t fix the problem, you should check your print settings to ensure that the paper size matches the loaded paper in your printer.
Check if the issue is resolved after doing the above by printing a test page.
If the issue persists, try the solutions we shared in the “HP Printer Not Printing Right Side of Page [Solved]” section of this article.
If you are asking “why is my HP printer not printing the bottom of the page?” the reasons we just mentioned could be responsible. If your HP printer is not printing the bottom of the page, you can use the solutions in this section to fix the problem.
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How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Middle of Page
If your HP printer is not printing in the center of the page, do the solutions below in the given order to resolve the issue.
1. Uninstall Your Windows Computer’s Recent Updates
A recent update on your computer might be the reason why your HP printer is not printing the middle of the page. Therefore, you need to uninstall such an update to return your printer to its normal printing condition.
How to uninstall your Windows Computer’s Recent Updates
To uninstall your Windows computer’s recent updates, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open “Settings” on your computer.
Step 2: Click “Update & Security”.
Step 3: Click “Windows Update”.
Step 4: Click on the button labeled “View Update History”.
Step 5: Click on “Uninstall Updates”.
Step 6: Locate and select the difficult update.
Step 7: Click “Uninstall”.
Step 8: If you are prompted, select “Yes”.
Step 9: Restart the computer.
2. Replace Low or Empty Ink Cartridges
A low or empty ink cartridge can cause the HP printer not printing in the middle problem. You need to check the ink levels of your cartridge and replace them if they are low or empty.
To check the ink or toner levels, we recommend that you click this link: HP Printer Not Printing All Colors – The Affected Color Cartridge is Low or Empty, and follow the instructions under the “The Affected Color Cartridge Is Low or Empty” section.
Once you are certain that the ink is low or empty, click HP Printer Not Printing Color – How to Replace Ink Cartridges, and then follow the instructions under the “How to Replace Ink Cartridges” section to replace your HP printer ink cartridges.
3. Uninstall and Reinstall your HP Printer Driver
To uninstall and then reinstall your HP printer, click this link: HP Printer Errors and Solutions – Reinstall your Printer Drivers, and then follow the instructions under the “Reinstall your Printer Drivers” section.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Barcodes
To fix the HP printer not printing barcodes problem, you need to check if your printer has the postscript driver installed. Without the PostScript driver, you won’t be able to print barcodes on your computer.
To download and install the PostScript driver on your HP printer, visit this page and follow the onscreen instructions.
Apart from the above solution which in most cases will fix the problem, you can try the following as well.
1. Uncheck the Option “Print as Image”
Most HP printers have the option “Print as image” checked by default. This setting is one reason why your HP printer is not printing barcodes. Therefore, to fix this, you need to look for this option as you prepare to print and uncheck it if it is checked.
The location of this option varies depending on the program you are printing from. However, in most cases, the option should be in the “Advanced Settings” of your printer properties menu.
2. Update your HP Printer Firmware
To update your HP printer firmware, click HP Printer Not Printing but Connected – Update your HP Printer Firmware, and follow the instructions we shared under the “Update your HP Printer Firmware – Step 4” section.
HP Printer Not Printing Error Message [How to Fix]
If your HP printer is not printing but saying error, do the steps below to fix the problem:
Check the Carriage Path for Obstructions – Step 1
To check the carriage path for obstructions and clear it, do these steps:
Step 1: While your HP printer is on, unplug your printer’s power cable from your printer.
Step 2: Open the printer’s carriage access door.
Step 3: Check the carriage path for obstructions such as dislodged labels, crumble papers, etc., and then take out any such obstructions that you see.
Step 4: Move the printer carriage with your hand from side to side to confirm that it is freely moving. In case the carriage gets docked or stalled at one spot (usually one of the printer’s sides) and is unable to move, continue troubleshooting with the following.
Step 5: Close your printer’s carriage access door.
Step 6: Plug your printer’s power cable into your printer.
Step 7: Turn on your HP printer.
If you still see the error message, continue troubleshooting.
Reset your HP Printer – Step 2
Do the following to reset your HP printer:
Step 1: While your HP printer is on, unplug your printer’s power cable from your printer.
Step 2: Disconnect your printer’s power cable from the power source.
Step 3: Wait for about 60 seconds.
Step 4: Reconnect your printer’s power cable to an electric wall outlet.
Note: It is recommended that you plug your printer into an electric wall outlet directly rather than a surge protector or power strip.
Step 5: Plug your printer’s power cable back into your printer.
If you still see the error message, do the next step.
Service your HP Printer – Step 3
If the above steps fail to resolve the problem and clear the error message, you have to service your HP printer.
To service your HP printer, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contacthp to schedule a repair date if this service is available in your region. Note that you will only be charged for the repair if your printer is no longer under warranty.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Gray
When it comes to printing, gray is any color range between black and white and no other colors.
If your HP printer is not printing grey, the instructions we shared in the “How Do I Fix My HP Printer Not Printing Black Ink? [Solution]” section of this article can be used to fix this problem.
The HP printer not printing grayscale problem can also be fixed by setting your printer to print in grayscale as the default.
How to Set your HP Printer to Print in Grayscale as the Default
To set your HP printer to print in grayscale as the default setting, do these steps:
Step 1: Click the Windows “Start” button on your computer.
Step 2: Click on “Devices and Printers”.
Step 3: Right-click your HP printer.
Step 4: Click on “Printing Preferences”.
Step 5: Click on the tab labeled “Color”.
Step 6: Click on the checkbox beside “Print in Grayscale” to select this option.
Step 7: Click on “Apply”.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Graphics
Your HP printer not printing pictures issue can be solved using the following solutions:
1. Run HP Print and Scan Doctor (For Windows) or HP Smart Diagnose & Fix (For Mac)
HP has certain troubleshooting tools that can be used to fix many printing problems on HP printers.
Therefore, if your HP printer is not printing images and you are connected to a Windows computer, you should run the HP Print and Scan Doctor. To run HP Print and Scan Doctor, click this link: HP Printer Printing Blank Pages – How to Run HP Print and Scan Doctor, and follow the instructions provided.
On the other hand, if you are connected to a Mac computer, you should run the HP Diagnose & Fix tool. To run the HP Smart Diagnose & Fix, click this link: HP Printer offline – How to Run Diagnose Fix App, and follow the steps provided.
2. Reset your HP Printer
A simple reset on your HP printer might be all that is needed to get your printer to print pictures again.
To reset your HP printer, follow the steps we shared earlier in this article in the “Reset your HP Printer – Step 2”
3. Uninstall and Reinstall your HP Printer Driver
If none of the two solutions above resolve the problem, then it is an indication that your printer driver might be having an issue.
Therefore, you have to uninstall and then reinstall your printer driver to get your printer working as it should. To uninstall and reinstall your HP printer, we recommend that you follow the instructions here: HP Printer Won’t Scan to Computer – How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer under the “How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer Software” section.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Highlighted Text
If your HP printer is not printing highlighted text, use any of the solutions below to fix the problem.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Highlighted Text – Solution 1
Do the following to fix the HP printer not printing highlighted text problem:
Step 1: Highlight the text.
Step 2: Choose the font “Highlighting”.
Step 3: Select a suitable gray shade or color.
Restore your computer to an Earlier Restore Point – Solution 2
Restoring your computer to an earlier restore point might fix the problem if the issue originates from your computer.
To restore your computer to an earlier restore point, click: HP Printer Not Printing After Windows 10 Update – Restore your Computer via System Restore Point, and follow the steps in the “How to Restore your Computer via System Restore Point” subsection.
3. Ensure your Printer is not set to Print in Grayscale
If your HP printer is set to print in grayscale and the highlight is in color, the highlighted text might not print. Therefore, you need to confirm that the printer isn’t set to print in grayscale, and if it is turn off this option.
How to Remove HP Printer from Printing in Grayscale Default
To remove your HP printer from printing in grayscale as the default setting, do these steps:
Step 1: Click the Windows “Start” button on your computer.
Step 2: Click on “Devices and Printers”.
Step 3: Right-click your HP printer.
Step 4: Click on “Printing Preferences”.
Step 5: Click on the tab labeled “Color”.
Step 6: Click on the checkbox beside “Print in Grayscale” to unselect this option if it is selected.
Step 7: Click on “Apply”.
4. Uninstall and then Reinstall your HP Printer
To uninstall and reinstall your HP printer, we recommend that you follow the instructions HP Printer Won’t Scan to Computer – How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer under the “How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer Software” section
5. Contact HP
If none of the above fixes the problem, then you have to contact HP Customer Support for further assistance.
A repair date will be scheduled and then the repair will be done for free if the product is still under warranty. However, if the product is no longer under warranty, you will have to pay the repair fee.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Header
If your HP printer is not printing header, then it means that the margin of the top of the page isn’t set properly to enable the header to be displayed.
Consequently, you need to check the margins and ensure that it is set to accommodate the header. For instance, if you are printing from Microsoft Word, do the following to set the margins correctly:
i. Open MS Word.
ii. Click on “Layout”.
iii. Click on “Margins”
iv. Select “Moderate”. This setting should accommodate the header and even the footer if you choose to insert any.
If you encounter the problem of your HP printer not printing header when printing from a web browser, the solution is to also adjust the margin. For instance, if you are using Mozilla Firefox, do the following to set the margins correctly:
i. Open Mozilla Firefox.
ii. Click on “Menu”.
iii. Click on “Print”.
iv. Click on “Page Setup”.
v. Click on the tab labeled “Margins & Header/Footer”.
vi. Set the margins for the top and bottom by typing a figure that is wide enough to accommodate the header. Start from 5 millimeters at least.
vii. Click on “OK”.
Once you have made the above modifications, check if your printer can now print headers.
If it can, then it means the issue has been resolved.
If it can’t, you should increase the margin. This time use 12.7 millimeters.
If you are printing from Microsoft Word, you can create your own custom margin.
How to Create Custom Margin on Microsoft Windows
To create a custom margin on Microsoft Windows, do the following:
i. Open MS Word.
ii. Click on “Layout”.
iii. Click on “Margins”
iv. Choose “Custom Margins”.
v. Enter the margin size using the arrows in the “Margins” section.
vi. Click on “OK”.
Once you are done, check if your printer can now print headers.
If it can, then it means the issue has been resolved.
If it can’t, contact HP Customer Support for further assistance.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing In Order
If your HP printer is not printing in order, you need to ensure that the page order on your computer is correctly set. You should also check the program you are printing from if it has a page order settings and confirm if it is set correctly.
If the above doesn’t work, uninstall and then reinstall your HP printer driver. To uninstall and reinstall your HP printer, we recommend that you follow the instructions here: HP Printer Won’t Scan to Computer – How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer under the “How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer Software” section.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing after Paper Jam
If your HP printer is not printing after paper jam, do the steps below to fix the problem:
Step 1: Ensure that there is no piece of paper stuck in your printer’s rollers or feed trays. You can get access to these areas by removing your printer’s rear access door, and then pull out any piece of paper stuck in the printer.
Step 2: Check your HP printer LED indicators if any of them is blinking. The LED indicators blink in different patterns depending on the error that occurred on the printer. We recommend that you read this article: HP Printer Flashing to learn more about HP printers LED indicators (lights) flashing. The knowledge you get from the linked article will enable you to resolve the error that the LED indicator flashing represents.
Step 3: After you have resolved the error responsible for your HP printer flashing problem, you need to feed paper into your HP printer’s input paper tray. You must ensure that you load the paper correctly to prevent further jams as improper feeding of paper into your printer is one of the primary reasons responsible for printer paper jams. If you don’t know how to feed paper into your HP printer, we recommend that you click this link: Paper Won’t Feed Through HP Printer – How to Feed Photo Paper into HP Printer to learn how.
Step 4: Turn your HP printer off and then unplug the power cable from the power source. This action should reset your printer’s memory. This is one of the ways to fix the HP printer not printing after a paper jam error. It is a good way to fix this issue when it is caused by a problem with your printer driver connected to any mechanical malfunction.
Step 5: Go to your computer and restart it. After that, turn on your HP printer. This step will ensure that the computer resets and any software that might be responsible for the issue is also reset.
Step 6: Unplug your printer’s power cable again from the power source. Open the printer’s front carriage area if your printer failed to print after doing step 5. Now, check the printer’s carriage for foreign materials or obstructions, and then move the carriage along its track to ensure that it isn’t stuck in any way. After doing this, close the access door, plug in your printer’s power cable again, and then check if the printing has resumed.
Step 7: If your HP printer still fails to work, you need to service your printer as the issue might be more technical than you think. In most cases, a damaged component might be the reason for the problem.
Why Is My HP Printer Not Printing Straight? [Answered]
The following are the reasons why your HP printer is not printing straight:
1. The Paper is not Fed Correctly into your HP Printer
The main reason your HP printer is not printing straight is that the paper is not fed correctly into the printer. Therefore, you need to ensure that you load the paper correctly into your printer’s input paper tray.
You need to make sure that the paper width guides in the tray are resting against the sides of the paper stack. Ensure that the guides are not squeezing the stack as well.
2. Paper Jam in your HP Printer
Apart from the above, a jam in your HP printer could be responsible for your HP printer not printing straight. We recommend that you read this article: HP Printer Jam [Issues & Solutions] carefully to learn how to fix paper jams on your HP printer.
3. Your HP Printer is not Aligned
Another reason why your HP printer is not printing straight is that the printer is not aligned. Therefore, we recommend that you click here: HP Printer Not Printing All Colors – How to Align your HP Inkjet Printer, and follow the steps we shared under the “How to Align your HP Inkjet Printer” section.
If none of the above fixes the problem, the last resort you can try on your own to fix the problem is to uninstall and then reinstall your HP printer driver. To uninstall and then reinstall your HP printer, click: HP Printer Errors and Solutions – Reinstall your Printer Drivers, and then follow the instructions under the “Reinstall your Printer Drivers” section.
After doing the above, check if your printer is printing straight; if it is, then the problem has been fixed.
If it is still not printing straight, you need to contact HP for further support and assistance as the problem may be due to a damaged printer component.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Text Only Pictures
If your HP printer is not printing text but prints pictures, do the following to fix the issue:
1. Uninstall and Reinstall your HP Printer Driver
The fact that your HP printer does not print text means that the driver might be corrupted or outdated. Whatever the case might be, uninstalling and reinstalling the driver should fix the printer driver.
During the reinstallation process, you’ll be able to download and then install the most current version of your printer driver.
To uninstall and reinstall your HP printer, we recommend that you follow the instructions here: HP Printer Won’t Scan to Computer – How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer under the “How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer Software” section.
2. Fix the Typeface Problem
Since your HP printer is not printing letters, then it could be a result of a typeface problem. If you try to print a typeface that has become corrupt, it might likely not print.
To fix this problem, you need to remove and then reinstall the typeface. If the typeface is one that you don’t mind doing without, it is best that you don’t reinstall it to prevent issues in the future.
3. Print from another Document
A corrupt document could occur as a result of several reasons which include writing the document to a faulty driver, saving when an electrical flux occurred, etc.
For such documents, they might look normal on all accounts but will fail to print as they should. Sometimes, your HP printer ends up not printing some letters.
You can overcome this issue by copying the content of the document and then paste and save it on another document. If the former document was the problem, printing from the new document should be hassle-free.
4. Change the Printhead
Once the printhead of your HP printer is faulty, it could lead to all kinds of issues including the issue under discussion. To fix the problem, you should check the printhead and replace it as necessary.
If it is dirty, clean it by clicking on this link: HP Printer Printing Blank Pages – The Printhead is Dirty, and then follow the instructions under the “The Printhead is Dirty” section.
The HP printer not printing words problem is the same problem we have treated in this section.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Light Flashing
To fix your HP printer not printing light flashing problem, you need to know what the flashing light means. This is important because there are several errors that could occur on your HP printer that could lead to any or some of the LED indicators to flash. When such happens, your printer might end up not printing.
Therefore, we recommend that you read this detailed article: HP Printer Flashing carefully to learn what the flashing light on your HP printer means and how you can fix it.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing on Linux
If your HP printer is not printing on Linux, do the steps below:
Step 1: Completely remove the hplip.
Step 2: Download an hplip older version. You can go to https://sourceforge.net/projects/hplip/files/hplip/ to get one.
Step 3: Install the hplip you just downloaded.
i. Go to the directory where the hplip file you downloaded is saved: “cd…”
ii. Make the hplip file executable: “chmod +x hlip-x.xx.x.run”
iii. Execute: “./hplip-x.xx.x.run”
iv. Follow the on-screen steps.
v. If the steps above fail to install the hplip, install it: “hp-plugin” and then follow the on-screen steps.
If the above steps do not work, do these:
i. Install the Hplip-gui plugin.
ii. Install the Hplip plugin.
iii. Do “sudo apt-get install hplip”.
iv. Do “sudo hp-setup –i”. If the “-i” leads to an unknown command error, ignore the command.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Multiple Copies
If your HP printer is not printing multiple pages, do the steps below to fix the problem:
Step 1: On your Windows computer, click on the “Start” button.
Step 2: Navigate to “Control Panel”.
Step 3: In the section for “Hardware and Sound”, click “View devices and printers”.
Step 4: Right-click your HP printer from the printer list.
Step 5: Click on “Printer Properties”.
Step 6: Click on the tab labeled “Device Settings”.
Step 7: Scroll down the page and click on “Installable Options” to expand the option.
Step 8: Set “Printer Hard Disk” to “Not Installed”.
Step 9: Set “Mopier Mode” to “Disabled”.
Step 10: Click the “Apply” button.
Step 11: Click on “OK”.
The problem should be resolved after doing the above.
If it is not resolved, contact HP Customer Support as the problem might be due to a hardware issue.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing Micr Font
To fix your HP printer not printing Micr font, ensure that you are using the appropriate size that corresponds to the font. For instance, if you unknowingly encode the 10v instead of 12v, your HP printer will not print the Micr font since the encoded height is fixed and cannot be scaled.
Also, you should ensure that the Micr esc sequence you use is correct. Most times, this problem arises as a result of missing or using a wrong letter, number, or symbol in the sequence.
How to Fix HP Printer Not Printing No Status
If your HP printer is not printing and isn’t displaying any status in the print queue, try the solutions below to fix the problem.
1. Uninstall your HP Printer Driver at the Root Level and then reinstall it
To uninstall your HP printer driver at the root level, click this: HP Printer Not Printing Microsoft Word – Delete your Printer Driver at the Root Level, and follow the steps we shared under the “Delete your Printer Driver at the Root Level” section.
After uninstalling the driver, go to the HP official page for driver downloads and download your HP printer full feature software. Once the download is complete, install the updated driver.
This step should fix the problem of your HP printer not printing and no status.
If it doesn’t, try the next solution.
2. Install and Use the Windows Built-in Printer Drivers
To install the Windows built-in printer drivers, click on this link, and then follow the instructions. After installing the driver, try to print a document.
If it prints, then the issue is resolved.
If it fails to print, try the next solution.
3. Service your HP Printer
The final solution after trying the above solutions is to service your printer as it might be a hardware problem. Therefore, you need to contact HP Customer Service for further support and assistance.
HP Printer Not Printing Numbers [Solutions]
If your HP printer is not printing numbers, try the solutions below to resolve the problem:
1. Change the Font
If your HP printer is not printing numbers, then it could be a result of your printer’s inability to translate such fonts.
Therefore, you have to change the font to a TrueType font. Such fonts are translatable for most HP printers. Ensure that you use this type of font even when the fonts are embedded. You should also avoid the use of customized fonts if you don’t understand their limitations and setup.
This solution is peculiar to a word processing program such as Microsoft Word.
2. Print PDF as an Image
If the issue occurred when you tried to print a PDF, then the solution is to print the PDF as an image instead. When you do that, the printer won’t have to translate the font, thereby eliminating the occurrence of the issue.
To print the PDF as an image, click this link: HP Printer Not Printing PDF – Print the Original PDF File as an Image, and follow the steps under the “Print the Original PDF File as an Image – Step 4” section.
If you still can print numbers after doing the above, try the next solution.
3. Reset your HP Printer
To reset your HP printer, unplug the power cable from your printer: Do not turn off the printer before doing this. Let it remain unplugged for about 60 seconds before you plug the power cable back into your printer.
Your printer should power on automatically when the power cable is reconnected. However, if it fails to power on, press the power button to turn it on. After that, wait for the printer to become idle before trying to print again.
If the issue persists after doing the reset, do the next solution.
4. Uninstall and then Reinstall your HP Printer Software
An issue with your printer software could be the reason why your HP printer is not printing numbers. In such a case, the simple fix is to uninstall and then reinstall the software.
To uninstall and reinstall your HP printer, we recommend that you follow the instructions here: HP Printer Won’t Scan to Computer – How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer under the “How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer Software” section.
5. Service your HP Printer
If none of the above solutions resolve the problem, the final resort is to service your HP printer. At this point, you need to contact HP Customer Service to schedule a repair date if this service is available in your region.
HP Printer Not Printing On Network [Quick Fix]
To fix your HP printer not printing on network issue, do the following:
1. Reset your HP Printer
The problem might just be so trivial that a simple reset will fix it. Unplug the power cable from your printer and then wait for about 60 seconds before plugging it back in. Wait for the printer to become ready and idle and then try to print again.
If that doesn’t work, do the next fix.
2. Clear the Print Queue
Print jobs stuck in the print queue can prevent your HP printer from printing on network. In such a case, you need to clear the print queue.
To clear the print queue, click Clear HP Printer – How Do I Clear My HP Printer Queue, and follow the instructions under the “How Do I Clear My HP Printer Queue [Solved]” section.
3. Restart the Print Spooler
The print spooler might be responsible for your HP printer not printing on a network. To fix this issue, you need to restart the spooler service.
To restart the print spooler service, click on HP Printer Offline – How to Restart Print Spooler, and follow the steps under the “How to Restart Print Spooler” section.
4. Check your Wireless Connection
The next troubleshooting solution is to check your wireless connection. Confirm that your printer is connected to your wireless network. If your HP printer isn’t connected to your network, then you need to reconnect it. Consult your HP printer manual to learn how to connect the printer to a wireless network connection.
We also recommend that you check out this link: HP Printer not Printing but Connected – How to Fix HP Printer when Connected to a Wireless or Wired Network on Windows 8 for further instructions.
Your HP printer not printing over wifi problem can be fixed using the solutions above.
HP Printer Not Printing No Error [Solved]
To fix the HP printer not printing no error message, do the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Restart your HP Printer and Computer
A simple restart on both devices is the first troubleshooting you should try when your HP printer is not printing but displays no error message.
After resetting both devices, check if the issue is resolved.
If your printer is still not printing, do the next troubleshooting.
2. Reconnect the USB Cable
If your printer is connected to your computer via a USB cable, you need to confirm that the connection between both devices is okay. Unplug the USB cable at both ends, and then reconnect it to the devices.
After doing that, try to print again; if it prints, then the USB cable was not connected properly.
However, if it fails to print, try the next step.
3. Connect via another USB Port
If the USB port currently in use is faulty, it could cause your printer not to print without displaying any error message.
To confirm that the port in use isn’t faulty, connect the USB cable to another USB port on your computer. Now, try to print a document.
If the document prints, then the initial port was faulty.
However, if the printer still fails to print, don’t lose heart; we still have some other things you can try.
4. Disconnect the USB Cable from the Docking Station or USB Hub
Connecting your HP printer and computer via a docking station or USB hub might prevent your printer from printing. If this is the case, you need to disconnect the cable and then connect it directly to your computer.
Check if the printer is now printing.
If it is not printing, do the next step.
5. Use another USB Cable
After doing all the above, it is possible that the USB cable is damaged. Therefore, to confirm this, you should connect your printer to your computer using another USB cable. Most HP printers recommend the use of USB cables not longer than 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).
6. Unplug other USB-Connected Devices
When more than two USB-connected devices are connected to your computer, the power supplied to all the USB ports might not be sufficient to enable the computer to detect all at once. If this is the case, remove those other devices you aren’t using.
The HP printer not printing through USB problem can also be resolved by following the troubleshooting steps above.
HP Printer Will Not Print Says No Paper [How to Fix]
If your HP printer will not print and says no paper, we recommend that you read this article: HP Printer Says Out Of Paper [Solutions]. In that linked article, we provide a detailed guide on how to resolve this HP printer issue.
HP Printer Could Not Start Print Job [Quick Fix]
Do the following if your HP printer is showing “could not start the print job” when you try to print:
1. Update your HP Printer Firmware
To update your HP printer firmware, click HP Printer Errors and Solutions – Check the Printhead, and do the instructions under the “How to Update HP Printer Firmware” subsection.
2. Restart Print Spooler
To restart the print spooler service, click on HP Printer Offline – How to Restart Print Spooler, and follow the steps under the “How to Restart Print Spooler” section.
3. Uninstall and then Reinstall your HP Printer Driver
To uninstall and reinstall your HP printer, we recommend that you follow the instructions here HP Won’t Scan to Computer – Uninstall and then Reinstall your HP Printer under the “How to Uninstall and then Reinstall HP Printer Software” section.
HP Printer New Cartridge Not Printing Properly [Solved]
If you recently installed a new cartridge into your HP printer and it isn’t printing properly, do the following to resolve the issue:
1. Confirm that the Cartridge is Installed Correctly
Open your printer’s cartridge access door, and then check if the cartridge is correctly seated in its slot. If it is not, ensure that it is installed firmly into its place.
2. Remove the Protective Tape
New cartridges come with protective tape and plastic. Before installation, these materials are to be removed. If you forgot to remove them, this could be the reason why your printer is not printing. Therefore, you should examine the cartridge for the tape and plastic and then remove them accordingly.
3. Verify that you are Using a Genuine HP Cartridge
Most HP printers only work with genuine HP cartridges. Therefore, you need to be sure that the cartridge is an HP cartridge. Not only that, but you also need to confirm that the cartridge is genuine even if it bears the HP logo.
4. Check for Obstruction in the Carriage Path
To check for obstructions in the carriage path, follow the steps we shared earlier in this article under the “Check the Carriage Path for Obstructions – Step 1” section.
5. Contact HP
If none of the above resolves the problem, contact HP Customer Support for further assistance, repair, and even replacement if need be.
HP Printer Not Printing On Photo Paper [Quick Fix]
If your HP printer is not printing on photo paper, do the following to fix the problem:
1. Confirm that the Right Media Type is selected
Sometimes, the reason your HP printer fails to print on photo paper is that the right media type is not selected. So, you need to confirm if the right media type is selected. Go to your computer’s printing preferences and choose the right media type.
2. The Photo Paper Might be thicker than the Printer’s Ability
The type of printer you have determines the kind of paper you can print on. While your printer might be equipped to print on photo paper, the thickness of the paper might be an issue.
Once the paper’s thickness exceeds the weight specification that your HP printer can handle, the printer will fail to print. The only thing to do in such a case is to change the paper to a weight that is supported by your printer.
You should check your printer’s user manual to confirm the maximum paper weight that the printer supports to enable you to buy the right photo paper.
3. Ensure that the Paper is Correctly Placed into the Tray
When loading the photo paper into the paper input tray, the glossy side of the paper should face down. If the paper is wrongly loaded, the printer will not print on the photo paper. Therefore, you need to confirm that the photo paper is facing down and not up.
4. Clean the Pickup Roller
Dirt on the pickup roller might also prevent your HP printer from printing. In such a case, you need to clean the pickup roller.
To clean the pickup roller of your HP printer, click this link: HP Printer Error No Paper Pickup – How to Clean HP Printer Pickup Roller, and then follow the steps under the “How to Clean HP Printer Pickup Roller” section.
5. Apply Inward Pressure on your HP Printer’s Rear Door
According to some users, applying inward pressure on your HP printer’s rear door while you print on photo paper will allow you to print. This solution is more of a temporary fix and should be done if you need to print urgently and the solutions we’ve shared so far didn’t work.
Tip: Place a small piece of wood and then fasten it to your printer’s rear door using gaffer tape. This way, you don’t have to apply the pressure yourself.
HP Printer Not Printing on Cardstock [Quick Fix]
Do the following to fix your HP printer not printing on cardstock problem:
1. Verify that your HP Printer Supports Printing on Cardstock
Not all HP printers are designed to print on cardstock. If you try to print on cardstock with such a printer, you might end up damaging your printer. Usually, printers that do not support cardstock printing encounter jams when trying to print with this paper type.
If you can’t print on cardstock or the paper is jamming, you should verify that your printer supports printing on this paper type. Usually, HP LaserJet and OfficeJet printers support printing on cardstock. HP DeskJet printers, on the other hand, do not support printing on cardstock.
To verify if your HP printer supports cardstock printing, check the user manual of your HP printer. If you don’t have a physical copy of the manual, you can check online for a digital copy.
You can also check your printer’s datasheet to verify if it supports cardstock printing. In your printer’s datasheet, look for the supported media weight and then compared this weight to that of the cardstock you want to print on.
If the weight of the cardstock is heavier than the supported weight, it means your printer won’t be able to print on that media. Therefore, you need to change the cardstock to a supported weight.
2. Change your HP Printer Tray Settings
To change the tray settings of your HP printer, click HP Printer Jam – Adjust your Printer Tray, and follow the steps under the “Adjust your Printer Tray” section.
3. Change your Windows Computer Printer Settings
To change your Windows computer printer settings, click HP Printer Jam – Change your Windows Computer Printer Settings, and the steps under the “Change your Windows Computer Printer Settings”.
HP Printer Not Printing Says Offline [How to Fix]
If your HP printer is offline and not printing, we recommend that you read this detailed article: HP Printer Offline [Issues & Solutions]where we provide solutions to all sorts of HP printer offline issues. Once you are able to get your HP printer back online, you would have resolved the printing issue under discussion.
HP Printer Not Printing Photos [Solved]
To solve our HP printer not printing photos problem, do the following:
1. Confirm that your HP Printer Supports Photo Printing
Not all HP printers are designed to print photos. Therefore, you should confirm your printer’s ability to print photos. You should read the printer’s user manual to find out the abilities of your printer.
If you discover that the printer isn’t designed to print photos, then there is nothing else to do except print from a photo printer that belongs to someone else. Or you could go ahead and buy an HP Photosmart printer if you intend to print lots of photos.
On the other hand, if you discover that the printer is designed to print photos, then you can try the next solution.
2. Run HP Print and Scan Doctor or HP Smart Diagnose & Fix
Once you are certain that your HP printer supports photo printing, the next thing to do is to troubleshoot the problem using HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows and HP Smart Diagnose & Fix for Mac.
To run HP Print and Scan Doctor for your Windows computer, click HP Printer Printing Blank Pages – How to Run HP Print and Scan Doctor, and then follow the steps we shared under the “How to Run HP Print and Scan Doctor” section.
To run HP Smart Diagnose & Fix for your Mac computer, click HP Printer Offline – How to Run Diagnose & Fix App, and then follow the steps we shared under the “How to Run Diagnose & Fix App” section.
3. Reinstall your HP Printer Driver
To reinstall your HP printer driver, click HP Printer Errors and Solutions – Reinstall your Printer Drivers, and then follow the steps provided.
4. Contact HP
If your HP printer is not printing photos properly or not printing photos at all after trying the solutions above, you need to contact HP Customer Service for further support and assistance.
HP Printer Not Printing Spooling [Quick Fix]
To fix the HP printer not printing spooling issue, click HP Printer Errors and Solutions – How to Fix HP Printer Error Spooling, and then follow the solutions under the “How to Fix HP Printer Error Spooling” section.
HP Printer Not Printing Test Page [How to Fix]
Follow the troubleshooting solutions below to fix the HP printer not printing test page problem.
1. Ensure that your Computer and HP Printer are on the Same Network Connection
To ensure that your computer and HP printer are on the same network connection, do the following:
Step 1: Get your printer’s IP address. If your HP printer has an icon for wireless connectivity, touch the icon to get your printer’s IP address.
Step 2: Open a web browser on your computer.
Step 3: Type your printer’s address in the web browser’s address bar.
Step 4: Press the “Enter” key on your keyboard. This action will take you to the Embedded Web Server page of your printer.
Step 5: If any security prompt appears, click “show details/advanced” before clicking on “proceed to this website”.
Step 6: Try to print a test page.
If it doesn’t print, move to the next troubleshooting step.
2. Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter
How to Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter
To run hardware and devices troubleshooter, do the steps below:
Step 1: Click on the search icon on your taskbar.
Step 2: In the search bar, type “Troubleshooting”: Do not include the quotes.
Step 3: From the search results, click “Troubleshooting”.
Step 4: Check the screen’s left panel and click “View All”.
Step 5: Click “Hardware and Devices”.
Step 6: Click “Next”.
Step 7: Follow the onscreen prompts to troubleshoot the problem.
Once you are done, try to print a test page.
If it fails to print, do the troubleshooting step below.
3. Create a New TCP/IP Port for your HP Printer
To create a new TCP/IP Port for your HP printer, go to this link: HP Printer Not Printing Attention Required – How to Produce a TCP/IP Port Using Windows Control Panel, and then follow the steps we shared in that section of the article.
Check if the HP printer not printing test page problem is resolved.
If it is not, move to the next troubleshooting solution below.
4. Delete your HP Printer Driver from the Root Level and then reinstall it
To delete your HP printer driver from the root level and then reinstall it, click HP Printer Assistant Error Opening External Application – How to Uninstall your HP Printer Driver from the Root Level and then Reinstall it, and then do the steps we provided.
After you’ve done the reinstallation of the driver, check if the HP printer not printing test page problem has been fixed.
If the problem persists, do the next troubleshooting step.
5. Contact HP
If none of the solutions above fixes the HP printer not printing test page issue, it means all that is left to do is to contact HP Customer Support for further assistance. If they can’t help you to resolve the issue remotely, a technician will be sent to come and service your printer at a specified date if this service is available in your region.
HP Printer Not Printing To Scale [Quick Fix]
The HP printer not printing to scale issue mostly occurs when trying to print a PDF. Therefore, if your printer is not printing PDF to scale, you should print the PDF as an image.
To print PDF as an image, click HP Printer Not Printing PDF – Print the Original PDF File as an Image, and then follow the steps we shared under the “Print the Original PDF file as an Image – Step 4” section.
The HP printer not printing to scale issue also occurs when you try to print from AutoCAD. The causes of this problem in this case include:
i. The plot driver is corrupted or outdated.
ii. The plot margins area is smaller than that of the plot area.
iii. Hardware is malfunctioning or older.
iv. The drawing has incorrect DWGUNITS.
v. The printer driver’s IP address is wrongly configured.
To fix this problem, do the following solutions in the given order and only move to the next solution if the previous one didn’t fix the problem.
i. Use another plot driver and printer to confirm if the problem lies with the plot driver and printer.
ii. Confirm that the drawing’s plotted layout is a matching fit with the page or that it is within the margins that have been set.
iii. Instead of a web browser, use a reliable PDF viewer to print the drawing. A good example of a reliable PDF viewer is Adobe Reader.
iv. Install updates for the plotter driver.
v. Rename or uninstall the current plot driver before reinstalling it from the official HP printer website.
vi. Delete or rename the existing plotter driver before copying another one that is working from a different system.
vii. Service or check malfunctioning or older hardware.
viii. If the device’s driver support was discontinued by the manufacturer, install and then test plotting using any of AutoCAD’s previous versions that are compatible with the driver.
ix. Ensure the right scale drawing objects and DWGUNITS are used.
x. Reinstall the driver of your HP network printer via its IP address.
HP Printer Not Printing Ubuntu [Quick Fix]
Do the following steps to fix the HP printer not printing on Ubuntu issue:
i. Remove “hplip” completely.
ii. Download an older Ubuntu version if the problem occurred after an update.
iii. Install the old version:
- With the file you just downloaded, switch to the directory:
cd…
- Make the downloaded file executable:
chmod +x “Ubuntu version name”
Note: Where we have “Ubuntu version name”, type in the name of the version you downloaded.
- Execute the file:
./hplip-“Ubuntu version name”.
Note: Where we have “Ubuntu version name”, type in the name of the version you downloaded.
iv. Install your printer’s HP-plugin after doing the above if it isn’t installed.
HP Printer Will Not Print until Restart [Quick Fix]
If your HP printer will not print until restart, do the following troubleshooting solutions below.
1. Hard Reset your HP Printer
To hard reset your HP printer, click How to Reset HP Printer – How to Do Hard Reset on HP Printer, and then follow the instructions under the “How to Do Hard Reset on HP Printer” section according to the type of HP printer model you have.
After doing the hard reset, try to print a job to confirm if the issue is resolved.
If the issue is not resolved, do the next solution.
2. Run HP Print and Scan Doctor
To run HP Print and Scan Doctor for your Windows computer, click HP Printer Printing Blank Pages – How to Run HP Print and Scan Doctor, and then follow the steps we shared under the “How to Run HP Print and Scan Doctor” section.
After running the HP Print and Scan Doctor, check if the problem has been fixed.
If you still can’t print without having to restart, move to the solution below.
3. Update your HP Printer Firmware
To update your HP printer firmware, click HP Printer Not Printing but Connected – Update your HP Printer Firmware, and then follow the instructions provided depending on the type of computer your printer is connected to.
After the update is complete, try to print a document.
If your printer still requires a restart, do the solution that comes next.
4. Assign your HP Printer a Static IP Address
To assign your HP printer a static IP address, do the following steps:
Step 1: Open a web browser on your computer.
Step 2: In the browser’s address bar, type your printer’s IP address.
Step 3: Press the “Enter” key on your keyboard. This action will open your HP printer’s Embedded Web Server.
Step 4: Click on the tab labeled “Networking”.
Step 5: Change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Step 6: Change the configuration method of the IP from “Manual” to “Auto”.
Step 7: Click on “Apply”.
Step 8: Click on “OK”.
Step 9: Change the computer’s IP address to the initial IP address.
After doing the above, you need to create a new TCP/IP port. To create a new TCP/IP Port for your HP printer, go to this link: HP Printer Not Printing Attention Required – How to Produce a TCP/IP Port Using Windows Control Panel, and then follow the steps we shared in that section of the article.
Once you are done, check if the issue is fixed.
If it is not, then you should contact HP Customer Support for further assistance.
HP Printer Not Printing Wifi Direct
If your HP printer is not printing via Wi-Fi Direct, we recommend that you read this article: How to Connect to HP Printer WiFi Direct [Quick Guide]. The problem could be a result of improper connection; therefore that linked article will guide you on how to connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi Direct.
HP Printer Not Printing From Tray 1 [Reasons & Solutions]
The following are the reasons and solutions to the HP printer not printing from Tray 1 problem:
1. Use of Wrong Paper Size
This problem occurs when the paper size selected in the print settings is not the same as the paper size loaded into your HP printer. In most cases, it leads to a paper mismatch error.
Therefore, we recommend you read this article: HP Printer Error Paper Mismatch [How to Fix]to learn how to fix this issue.
2. Paper Extension
When you load large sizes of paper into the Tray 1 of your HP printer, the paper tends to hang downwards because of the size. This hanging weight of the paper stack can cause misaligned sheets. This, in turn, leads to the HP printer not printing from Tray 1 issue.
To correct this, simply extend your printer’s tray extension to support the extra size of the paper. Also, you shouldn’t load excess paper into the print tray.
3. You are trying to print on an Envelope
Not all HP printers can print on envelopes from Tray 1. If you are trying to print on envelope and it is not printing, then it means your printer isn’t designed to print on envelopes from that tray.
We recommend that you read your user manual to find out which tray supports printing on envelope or whether your HP printer doesn’t support printing on envelope.
HP Printer Not Printing After Cleaning [Solved]
The HP printer not printing after cleaning the printhead indicates that the printhead is faulty and needs to be replaced. To replace the printhead of your HP printer, we recommend that you consult your printer’s user manual to get the specific instructions for your model.
If you still experience the HP printer not printing after cleaning the printhead problem after replacing the printhead, then you should replace all the ink cartridges.
After doing that, perform a full reset on your HP printer. Click this link: How to Reset HP Printer – How to Perform HP Printer Full Resetto learn how to perform a full reset on your HP printer.
HP Printer Not Printing On Long Edge [Quick Fix]
The HP printer not printing on long edge issue is usually encountered when one uses Adobe Reader. To fix this problem, ensure that you select the option for “reverse page orientation” for Mac computers.
For Windows users, deleting the printer driver from the root level, and then reinstalling it should fix the problem. To delete your HP printer driver from the root level and then reinstall it, click HP Printer Assistant Error Opening External Application – How to Uninstall your HP Printer Driver from the Root Level and then Reinstall it, and then follow the steps we shared.
HP Printer Not Printing From Outlook [Quick Fix]
If your HP printer will not print from outlook, do the following steps to fix it:
Solution 1
Step 1: With the document open on Microsoft Outlook, go to the control panel-mail.
Step 2: Highlight your account.
Step 3: Check the monitor page’s top area and click “Data File”.
Step 4: Click “compact that file”.
Step 5: Close the control panel.
Solution 2
Step 1: Go to the “%TEMP%” folder using this path: C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Temp
Step 2: Set “domain\Users” to “write permission instead of read-only.
The solutions above should fix the problem. If they don’t, contact HP Customer Support for further assistance.
HP Printer Not Printing Because One Color Is Out [Solved]
If your HP printer is not printing because one color is out, you can fix it by setting your HP printer to print in grayscale.
To set your HP printer to print in grayscale, click this: HP Printer Not Printing – How to Set your HP Printer to Print in Grayscale as the Default, and then follow the steps we shared.
The above solution also works for the HP printer won’t print without color ink issue.
HP Printer Not Printing or Scanning
If your HP printer will not print or scan, we recommend that you read this article: Scan with HP: Printer [How To/Issues & Solutions] carefully. We deal with a lot of HP scan issues including this one under discussion.
HP Printer Not Printing What Is On Screen [Solved]
If your HP printer is not printing what is on the screen, do the following to fix the problem:
1. Enable the Preserve Layout Setting
How to Enable the Preserve Layout Setting
To enable the Preserve Layout setting, do the following steps:
Step 1: Click on your Windows icon on the taskbar.
Step 2: Go to “Devices and Printers”.
Step 3: Locate your HP printer icon.
Step 4: Right-click on your printer.
Step 5: Click “Printer Preferences”.
Step 6: Click “Advanced”.
Step 7: Look for the “Preserve Setting”, and ensure it is enabled.
Try to print a document to confirm whether the issue has been resolved.
If the issue persists, do the next solution.
2. Uninstall your HP Printer Driver from the Root Level and then Reinstall the Driver
To uninstall your HP printer driver from the root level and then reinstall it, click HP Printer Assistant Error Opening External Application – How to Uninstall your HP Printer Driver from the Root Level and then Reinstall it, and then follow the steps we shared.
If this solution fails to fix the problem, do the final solution.
3. Contact HP
When none of the solutions above can resolve the issue, you should reach out to HP Customer Support for further assistance. They will be able to provide solutions that might be peculiar to your device.
HP Printer Not Printing Whole Picture [Quick Fix]
Your HP printer not priming the whole picture might be the result of a wrong print option selection specifically the “fit picture to frame” option. If you check this option in your print setting, your HP printer will not print the whole picture. Therefore, you need to uncheck the box beside this option to get your printer back in standard working condition.
HP Printer Not Printing Red [Quick Fix]
If your HP printer is not printing red, we recommend that you read this article: Why is My HP Printer Not Printing Clearly? [Solutions]. The solutions we provided in that article will help you to fix your HP printer not printing red problem.
HP Printer Not Printing [Further Reading]
This article does not deal with all the HP printer not printing issues that users encounter. Therefore, we have provided links to other articles on this site that provide solutions to other HP printer not printing issues we didn’t cover below:
HP Printer Not Printing Color [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing All Colors [Reasons & Solutions]
HP Printer Not Printing All Pages [Solved]
HP Printer Not Printing After Windows 10 Update [How to Fix]
Why Is My HP Printer Not Printing Double Sided? [Reasons & Solutions]
HP Printer Not Printing but Connected [Reasons & Solutions]
Why Is My HP Printer Not Printing Clearly? [Reasons & Solutions]
HP Printer Not Printing Dark Enough [Reasons & Solutions]
Why Is My HP Printer Not Printing Microsoft Word Documents? [Reasons & Solution]
HP Printer Not Printing Documents in Queue [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Envelopes [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Emails [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Labels Correctly [Solved]
HP Printer Not Printing Large Files [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Landscape [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing PDF [How to Fix]
Why Is My HP Printer Not Printing Full Page? [Reasons & Solutions]
HP Printer not Printing on Left Side of Page [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Margins Correctly [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Pages in Order [Quick Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Right Away [Solutions]
HP Printer Print Job Not Accepted [Quick Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing PDF in Color [Solved]
HP Printer Not Printing JPG [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing On Glossy Paper [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing From Google Chrome [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Gridlines [Quick Fix]
HP Printer Making Noise but Not Printing [Solved]
HP Printer Not Printing Attention Required [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing Vertically [How to Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing From Tray 2 [Quick Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing From Tray 3 [Quick Fix]
HP Printer Not Printing 4×6 [Quick Fix]
HP Printer Will Not Print 72 Font [Solved]
HP Printer Not Printing After Update [Solved]
HP Printer Not Printing Excel Documents [Solved]
Why is My HP Printer Not Printing Words? [Solved]
The article above covers HP printer not printing issues for (but not exclusive to) the following HP printer models:
HP 1510 printer, HP 1020 printer, HP 1110 printer, HP 1512 printer, HP 1010 printer, HP 2700 printer, HP 2600 printer, HP 2130 printer, HP 2540 printer, HP printer 2652, HP 2131 printer, HP 3830 printer, HP 3700 printer, HP 3630 printer, HP 3755 printer, HP 3520 printer, HP 4500 printer, HP 4650 printer, HP 4520 printer, HP 4630 printer, HP 419 printer, HP 5200 printer, HP 5000 printer, HP 5740 printer, HP printer 5660, HP printer Officejet 6500, HP printer 6970, HP printer 7520, HP printer 7640, HP 7740 printer, HP printer 6978, HP printer 6968, HP 7800 printer, HP 7525 printer, HP printer 7155, HP 8710 printer, HP 8600 printer, HP 8020 printer, HP 8500 printer, HP 8610 printer, HP 8720 printer, and HP 9010 printer.