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12-14-2018 12:44 AM
I download the installation software from HP support side and try to re-install to my existing Color laser jet MFP M277dw, during the installation, the program ask to uninstall before installing the latest version.
In the end of the installation, it’s give me an “ERROR” message
Now, I’m not able to re-install the original HP program.
12-15-2018 11:05 AM
Welcome to the HP Forums 🙂 I would like to take a moment and thank you for using this forum, it is a great place to find answers. For you to have the best experience on the HP forum, you could also visit our HP Forums Guide for First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More. I understand you are having issues installing the printer drivers for your HP LaserJet printer. Don't worry I'll be glad to help you.
To provide you with an accurate solution, I'll need a few more details:
Have you recently made any changes on the printer before the issue started?
In the meantime, let's try to uninstall the printer from the root level and then reinstall them by following 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 LaserJet 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 Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.
- Restart your computer.
- Please click here to download and install the software.
- Connect the USB cable if prompted and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Please let me know if this resolves the issue, or if you require further assistance!
Eagerly waiting for your response!
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Good Luck.
Jeet_Singh
I am an HP Employee
12-18-2018 12:47 PM
I see that you were interacting with @Jeet_singh. I'd like to help.
Thanks for the reply.
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I hope this helps resolve this issue completely.
Cheers.
Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee