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04-15-2020 10:13 PM
My HP OfficeJet 8030 won't connect to my computer. I've tried contacting HP Support, using the Scan & Print Doctor, and even getting a different printer (this is the new one). Yet, it still won't connect. I'm not sure what I did wrong if anything, but if someone could please help me, I'd appreciate it! I have also tried printing multiple test pages but to no avail. I can, however, print from my phone - which I'm sure you all know isn't exactly ideal. So, if anyone has some insight into this matter, please tell me.
Thanks!
04-19-2020 08:44 AM - edited 04-19-2020 08:44 AM
Hi @Ashryvr
Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you with the "cannot connect to computer" issue.
To better assist you -
Are you trying to connect your printer to your home network, public network or without a router?
What is the status of the wireless light on the printer, steady or blinking?
Is your router set to work on a 2.4 GHz network or 5 GHz network band?
What is the error you are receiving when you try and print from your computer?
Have you installed the full-featured drivers on your computer?
What is the status of the printer under devices and printers?
Keep me posted.
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04-19-2020 10:53 AM
I'm connected to my home network and the blue light is steady.
As for the router, I'm not sure what network it's supposed to work on.
The error is 0x800706ba.
I believe I have all the required drivers on my computer.
The status of the printer from devices and printers is a green checkmark.
I appreciate the reply! Thanks for helping me!
04-19-2020 02:24 PM
Try the steps below to resolve the error -
Step1-Reset the product
- With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
- Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
- Wait at least 60 seconds.
- Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
- Reconnect the power cord to the printer.
- Turn the printer on. HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.
Step2-Install all the available Windows updates
If it is been a while since you updated your Windows, that is the main reason why Windows says your HP printer driver is unavailable. Here are the steps how to do a Windows Update to install all accessible operating system update.
If you are accessing Windows 10, then these steps are for you.
- Hit the Start menu and write an update. After that, click on the “Check for updates” option.
- Tap on the “Check for updates” option.
- After clicking on that option, Windows will install the updates automatically.
- When Windows completes all its updates, start your computer again and attempt to print a file to check if your printer works.
Step 3: Enable share option on the printer
Go to Devices and printer > Right click on your printer > Printer properties > Sharing tab > Check the box for Share this printer > Apply > OK
Try to print. If the issue persists, proceed to the next step.
Step 4: Uninstall the printer software from the root level on your PC and install the full feature printer software.
--->In Windows, search for and open Programs and Features.
--->Select your HP printer.
--->Select Uninstall.
--->In Windows, search for and open Devices and Printers.
--->In the Devices and Printers window look for your HP Printer. If you see it listed, right-click on it and choose "Delete" or "Remove Device.”
--->Open up the run command with the "Windows Key + R" key combo.
--->Type printui.exe /s and click OK.
--->Click on the Drivers tab.
--->Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it click on it and click remove at the bottom.
--->Select OK.
--->Select Apply and OK on the Print Server Properties windows.
--->Close Devices and Printers.
And then reinstall the printer full-featured drivers from software and drivers page
Keep me posted!