Printer will only "see" and print PDF using HP App. I can't print Word, Powerpoint or others

[Gerard1966]

Hi, I have noticed there seem to be quite a few posts on this issue - so it must be a common one.

My printer WAS printing Word and other types of documents but now, going through the HP App (installed on my PC) only PDF documents can be "seen" and printed.

I have tried using some of the fixed set out in the threads on this issue, but they aren't working. Suggestions? The printer is only about 3 weeks old!

[sandytechy20]

@Gerard1966

Welcome to HP support community.

The issue could have been caused by the security settings changed on the user profile. 

You may either create a new user, login with the new user profile to install the printer or Turn off the UAC from the control panel and Restart the PC. 

Here are the steps to configure UAC settings: 

Open User Account Control Settings by clicking the Start button and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type uac, and then click Change User Account Control settings. 

To turn off UAC, move the slider to the Never notify position, and then click OK.  

if you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. You will need to restart your computer for UAC to be turned off. 

I hope that helps.

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Cheers.

[Gerard1966]

Hi

thanks for getting back to me. Unfortunately that hasn't solved the issue.

I have never had this issue with a printer previously. Is this some sort of compatibility issue that HP cannot sort out?

[sandytechy20 · Accepted solution]

@Gerard1966

Perform root level uninstallation to remove all the printer related software's.

• 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 Drivers tab.
• Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it click on it and click Remove at the bottom.
• Select OK.
• Remove all instances of the same.
• Select Apply and OK on the Print Server Properties windows.
• Close Devices and Printers. 
• Restart the PC again.

Download and install printer full feature driver

Click here to download the driver.

I hope that helps.

To thank me for my efforts to help you, please mark my post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.

Cheers.

[Gerard1966]

Thanks! Works fine now

[sandytechy20]

@Gerard1966

Good to know that issue is resolved.

Feel free to contact us in the future if you need any assistance.

Cheers.