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Hello!  I can't login into my HP Smart account.  My HP HP OfficeJet Pro 8715 All in One is now a boat anchor as it won't do anything unless I'm logged in.  Yes I've turn off my computer and router.  I checked the cable connections to no avail.  This error code pops up every time I try to log in.   Error Code: OW_500_OWSID00001 .  Can someone help me?

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@Victor2022 

 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

 

If you have not done so, add the following to your checkpoints.

 

Note that there is much less here than the verbiage would indicate.

Simply ignore any of the extra bits that you already know, have already tried, or do not want.

 

Will any of the suggestions actually help?

At the least, if you install the full driver, you can use the printer.

 

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Printer Firmware

 

I am a bit suspicious that the Firmware is not playing a part in this else the issue would have surfaced before "now".

That said, if you have not done so, consider updating the printer Firmware.

 

HP Officejet Pro 8710/8720 Firmware Update 

 

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HP Smart Application - Reset / Reload

 

As of a few days ago, HP Smart (Windows) issued a new version of the application.

"New" versions are always different from older versions.

In almost every case, "newer" is better when it comes to HP Smart.

 

At this writing HP Smart version = 138.2.412.0

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Because you are having trouble,

At the least, I think you should run a Reset on the application

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and / or

Possibly better,

Uninstall the HP Smart Application > Restart your computer and log in > "Get" a new copy of the app from the Microsoft Store

 

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If you use VPN,

  • Make sure VPN is switched OFF when issuing the Reset and for uninstalling / reinstalling the app
  • Check signing in with VPN switched OFF, too.

AND

  • All your devices should be running the most recent version of the application for the device's respective platform.  That means all Windows PCs should be checked / updated and all other devices should be checked / updated to the latest version of HP Smart.

 

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What else?

 

Printer Software

 

The printer can be used with the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software.

 

What?

Although it is a nice application, you don't usually need to use HP Smart to use the printer with your Windows PC.

 

There are parts to the Printer Software:

Examples

  • HP Smart application - supports printing and scanning PDF and Photos / Images.  HP Smart is supported in many regions and on many newer networked printers - The app is available from the  Microsoft Store .  HP Smart requires that you sign in using your HP Account credentials.  HP Smart benefits when the full driver printer software is also installed.
  • HP Smart Printing – Where supported, “Smart Printing” is an option in the printer list when choosing the Printer to be used for the current job setup.  Example:  Open Printer (list – top left of menu) > Select HP Smart Printing   -- Note – HP Smart Printing supports Custom Presets (Custom Shortcuts)
  • HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts.  The full driver printer software includes HP Scan.  If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver.  No Sign-in required.

           Example - HP Scan - Main Menu

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When installed,

HP Smart is listed in Settings > Apps > Apps and Features

HP Smart is never listed in Programs and Features

 

When installed,

The Full Driver printer software is listed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features

And

The Full Driver printer software can also show up in Settings > Apps > Apps and Features

 

Example - HP Full Driver printer software - Installed

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Install a fresh copy of the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

Restart the computer and log in

 

Printer Software - Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

 

Installation Package - Information and Download / Save

HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software 

 

Easy Start can be used to install your printer software.

 

If you want to install the full driver printer software, choose the "Full Software and Drivers" option during the installation procedure.

 

Basic Instructions - Install the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

 

Preparation

 

  • If the printer software is still / already installed, Uninstall the printer software  from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features > Restart the computer and log in – Reference Uninstall HP printer software and drivers

 

After the printer software is uninstalled, check that the printer is not still lurking in Devices and Printers

 If the printer is listed, Right-Click on the printer and "Remove" > Restart the computer and sign in.

 

  • If using VPN, shut it off to install software.  NOTE >> If you don’t know what this is, you are not using a VPN – ignore this part.

 

  • Reminder:  If using USB cable between printer and computer, disconnect the cable before installing software.  Later... Connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation procedure).

 

  • Observation:  It is possible (assuming your Wireless Network is stable) that using a Wireless connection to install the printer software might work better than using an Ethernet Connection.   Personal choice - the Wireless connection method is recommended when you face insurmountable issues installing the software.

 

 

Installation

  • Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software
  • Open File Explorer
  • Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file  (likely Downloads)
  • Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator
  • After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

 

If using Easy Start

  • Skip any extra software / offers you do not want – Wording varies as does the number of times you have to “skip” or opt-out of various options.
  • When asked, opt for "Full Software and Drivers" (exact wording might vary).
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  • If, after the Full Software and Drivers option is selected, the installation terminates (suddenly stops and disappears – never comes back): Open your Downloads folder > Look for and Right-Click on the full Web installation package and “Run as Administrator

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NOTES

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Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

 

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer

Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default

 

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), Supplies, and more

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