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08-16-2012 05:53 PM
I have a Deskjet 3051A. The "Solved/Solution" didn't work for me because the extremely rudimentary software that comes with the 3051A didn't have any of the settings that needed to be changed accessible.
So I Removed the HP Printer software from my PC. I then went to www.HP.com/support and downloaded the software/drivers (again). When the "Scan Activation" screen came up I UNchecked the box and on the "Low Ink" screen I checked to only notify me when printing. (I just kept the wireless setup I had...no need to setup again with the USB cord.)
Now everything's running OK.
09-17-2012 01:09 PM
Hello,
I had a similar situation with the error - hpnetworkcommunicator has stopped working. In my case, the issue was related with the net nanny software that was blocking the wireless communication. After I add a exception to the net nanny it started to work fine. You can try this on the windows firewall or another one that you are using.
Hope it helps,
Rgs
10-09-2012 07:53 PM
After installing a new HP 6700 printer, I was getting a constant interuption of my system by the hpnetworkcommunicator.exe. specifically if I turned on my PC, with the printer off (printer is on a hardwire network). As suggested by a HP employee in this forum, I disabled the scan to computer, and de-selected load scan to computer on windows start up - problem solved.
Apparently, a lot of people are having this issue. I hope HP will correct this. The scan to computer is a great option of my new printer. It would be handy if I didn't have to enable only when I want to use it. What say you, HP?
10-12-2012 06:10 AM
The proposed solutions are rediculous, the software should work properly without tese issues, diabling a feature of the software vital to the reason for my purchase is not an option. It will force me to another brand of printer.
Fix the software
10-12-2012 06:05 PM
Yes, disabling the scan to computer corrected the problem with the network communicator. However, I asume this is a temporary fix, and hope that a near future solution will be available. I'm relying to an email reqest, but cannot find an accept button. I thought I had already replied, and I gave someone a Kudos. So, once again, Kudos.
10-17-2012 05:39 PM
This worked great until recent HP updates. After the reboot the exe is back along with the annoying spinning mouse. I checked and scan to computer is still disabled. What can I try now? I am getting really frustrated with this!
10-17-2012 05:56 PM
I was reading through the posting and had followed the directions about disabling the scan to computer which worked for awhile. After installing updates today and rebooting it started all over again. I looked further down the message string and saw someone mention having to turn their printer on before turning on their laptop. Apparently in my attempt to be energy conscious I have made myself nuts with blinking cursors. After this update I cannot have my printer unplugged anymore when I am using my laptop. I'm glad to be rid of the unwanted process, but not so happy about having to leave unused devices plugged in.
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