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HP DeskJet Plus 4158 All-in-One Printer
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I haven't used my printer in about a year and have a new laptop. I downloaded the hp smart app and added the printer to my account and have it connected on the same wifi network. I tried running diagnostics and it said that no issues could be found but when I try printing everything just sits in pending however the app can still show the printer as active and ink levels so I don't know what is going on. I suspect a driver issue but can not find anything online. 

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Hi @GD1227 

Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

 

I see that you are facing printer issue.

 

Kindly refer to the steps below and let me know if that fixes the issue.

 

Please perform the below steps and let me know

1) Turn off the Router, Printer, and the computer/ mobile devices. 

2) Wait for 60 seconds. 

3) Turn on the Router first and wait for all the lights to stabilize. 

4) Take out the cartridges. 

5) Unplug the power cord from the printer & wall. 

6) Wait for 30 seconds. 

7) Plug the power cord back into the printer and wall, ensure the printer is plugged into the wall & not to a surge protector. 

😎 Insert the cartridges back into the printer.

 

Remove the cartridges > Unplug the power cord > Wait for 30 seconds > Plug the power cord back > Insert the cartridges

 

9) Turn on the computer/ mobile devices.

 

and also uninstall the HP smart app and reinstall it

 

Update the firmware: 

Request you to update printer firmware. Kindly refer to the steps on this link and let me know if that fixes the issue.

 

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

 

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

 

Treeko

HP Support


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