error code 0x8007007e

[Archer19]

I am having trouble printing from my PC  and received a configuration error 0x8007007e.  I am able to print a test page and also from my phone, and from Word documents but not able to print anything else.   Have tried HP online support and it has not helped thus far.  Please help soon! 

[asmita6658]

Hi @Archer19

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

Try these steps -

Step 1 HP Print and Scan Doctor - 

Click on this link to download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor 

Step 2 Re-install the printer drivers - 

1. In the search box, type and open "Uninstall a Program".

2. Look for HP Printer software.

3. Right-click to uninstall.

4. In the search box, type and open “Devices and printers”.

5. In the Devices and Printers, look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose “Delete” or “Remove Device”.

6. Open the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo. 

7. Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe” and “/s”).

8. Click on the "Drivers" tab.

9. Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click “Remove” at the bottom.

10. Select Ok.

11. Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows.

12. Close Devices and Printers Once the software and drivers are removed.

13. Restart the computer.

14. Download and install the software and drivers from here.

15. Click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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