Computer not sending print jobs to printer, unable to print

[PM123]

I cannot get my printer to print. When I look at the control panel on my computer it shows my printer as being installed. If I try to print anything the printer shows "error" and nothing will print at all.

I have unplugged and re-plugged in the printer. I also un-installed it and re-installed it.  I also shut down my computer and re-started it to no avail.

My husband said he believes he saw something on the screen that show there was a "cookie" problem with printing. 

I have not seen that but the printer just won't go.

[Riddle_Decipher]

@PM123

Welcome to the HP Forums,

We'll be with you until it's all sorted.

Have you ensured the copier works fine? 

Try printing from the copier as a stand-alone device to check if the printer is alright:

• If the copier doesn't work either, this could be a hardware issue,
• However, if the copier works fine while the printer from the computer isn't working, try the below steps:
  • Press "Windows key" + "r" to get the "Run" window.
  • Type "services.msc" to get Services - Go to "Print spooler" - Right-click and "Stop" the service.
  • Now again open "Run" - Type "spool" and ok - Go to PRINTERS folder - delete everything in that folder.
  • Go to services again - Start the print spooler.
  • Now check for issue resolution.
  • If the issue persists, also try clean installing the printer drivers. Here are the steps:
  • First, unplug the USB cable from the printer if present. 
  • Go to Control panel - Programs and feature - Select all the HP printer entries and uninstall them.
  • Now go to Control panel - Devices and printer - Select all the printer entries and remove the device.
  • Press the "windows key" + "r" to get the "Run" window open - Type "printui.exe /s" (There is a space between .exe & /) and press enter.
  • Under print server properties, go to drivers - remove any entry there as well.
  • Again, go to the Run window, type - "c:/programdata" - Go to the Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.
  • Restart your computer.
     
• Then, use this link to access the HP website, find the drivers compatible with your windows and install it: Click here

Keep me posted, as I (Or a trusted colleague) shall follow-up on this case to ensure the concern has been addressed, 

And your device is up and running again, only in case you don't get back to us, first! 

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That'll help us, and others see that we've got the answers!

Good Luck.