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Unable to print

If you are having trouble printing, you can download the HP Print and Scan Doctor, which can

troubleshoot this issue for you automatically. To get the tool, click the appropriate link:

NOTE:

The HP Print and Scan Doctor may not be available in all languages.

Take me to the HP Print and Scan Doctor download page.

Resolve print issues

Make sure that the printer is turned on and that there is paper in the input tray. If you are still unable

to print, try the following in order:

1.

Check for error messages from the printer software and resolve them by following the on-screen

instructions.

2.

If your computer is connected to the printer with a USB cable, disconnect and reconnect the

USB cable. If your computer is connected to the printer with a wireless connection, confirm that

the connection is working.

3.

Verify that the printer is not paused or offline.

To verify that the printer is not paused or offline

a.

Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:

Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms

bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View

devices and printers.

Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.

Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click

Printers.

Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click

Printers and Faxes.

b.

Either double-click the icon for your printer or right-click the icon for your printer and select

See what's printing to open the print queue.

c.

On the Printer menu, make sure there are no check marks next to Pause Printing or Use

Printer Offline.

d.

If you made any changes, try to print again.

4.

Verify that the printer is set as the default printer.

To verify that the printer is set as the default printer

a.

Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:

Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms

bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View

devices and printers.

Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.

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