Embedded Web Services have stopped connecting to my Instant Ink account

[Yelper85]

Hi all,

Had my Envy Photo 6200 for just over a year and never had any issues with the Embedded Web Services or connecting to Instant Ink account for automatic sync of ink levels and remote printing.

All of a sudden the printer keeps saying it can't connect to the web services, something about server connection error.

I've gone through all the steps in the official HP documents here: https://www.support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05337026

The only thing I can't find or modify is the printer date/time which somebody on the forum said resolved their problem as it reverted back to an earlier date after an update. It doesn't appear to be shown, let alone an option either on the printer or laptop when you open the printer page via the EWS IP address.

All the network settings are correct and I can access via my laptop. If I go onto my HP Connected account, the printer shows as online. If I go to instant Ink account, it picks it up after a while. The problem is the printer won't transmit the Instant Ink data automatically. Why is this?

Nothing has changed hardware or software wise on the printer, laptop or router etc. Everything is up to date.

I can print remotely as well from Google browser and iPhone, so ePrint is definitely working which surely means the Embedded Web Services are running just fine?

The other odd thing is my wife's laptop has the HP Smart app installed, has all the printer setup, but every time she goes to print it says the printer is out of paper, yet it's not and I can print from my iPhone or other laptop etc completely fine. Maybe this is related to the EWS issue, if indeed there is an EWS issue.

What on earth is going on and how can I resolve these two issues?

Kind regards

Mitch 

[Riddle_Decipher · Accepted solution]

@Yelper85 Welcome to HP Community!

I recommend you click here to turn off the web service when done successfully, go ahead and click here to turn on the web services, and check if it works,

Meanwhile, here are a few things you may want to know about your HP Instant Ink account page before we get into the details of resolving your concern: Click here for FAQs.

• Your HP Instant Ink account page contains the data on past deliveries and estimated shipments.  
• It also helps you understand what state your cartridges are in based on HP's data,  
• Any issues will be shown with its solution using a step by step approach, to make it easier for you!

Please check your account page to see the latest cartridge information by signing into your account at "instantink.com".    

If the suggested information can't be found, You may respond to the private message I've sent out and I'll help you out, accordingly

Check next to your profile Name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it as I've sent out a list of questions and I could provide a better solution once I have the answers: Click here for more details on how to access the private messages on HP Forums

We eagerly await your response,

Help us, help you.

And Take care.

[Yelper85]

Hi Riddle_Decipher,

Apologies for the belated response but I've been away with no access to email.

I can happily confirm that your suggested solution worked perfectly!

Many thanks for resolving this issue, much appreciated.

Regards

Mitch

[asmita6658]

Hi @Yelper85

That's great! Happy to hear that. If you need further assistance feel free to reach out to us.

Have a great day ahead!