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MFP M234dw
Microsoft Windows 11

For the past 3 months my fairly new printer decided to stop printing.

The front light turned from blue to orange.

I have tried the HP Smart - it just says printer cannot print, log on to HP account

I have logged on to HP account and followed ALL their confusing baffled rubbish, update drivers, removing and starting again etc etc.

I still have the same problem and trying to get HP to answer is proving impossible.

Anyone had same problem and if so, how did you solve the issue?

Many thanks

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Hi @there,

 

Welcome to HP Support Community. 

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

 

I see that you are facing printing issues with your HP LaserJet MFP M234dw Printer.

 

Please download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor on the computer connected to the printer.
1. Download HP Print and Scan Doctor from this link: https://support.hp.com/us-en/help/printscandoctor 
2. Run HPPSdr.exe from the download location on your computer.
3. Once HP Print and Scan Doctor opens, click Start, and then select your printer.
4. If your printer is not in the list, turn it off and on and then click Retry.
5. If there is a connection problem, follow the instructions in HP Print and Scan Doctor.
6. If the screen displays prompting to turn on printer updates, click Yes and continue.
7. If the screen displays prompting to make your printer the default printer, click Yes and continue.
You may also refer to this document to know how to use HP Print and Scan Doctor.

 

Let me know if this helps and have a great day ahead.

 

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!

Rainbow23 - HP Support.
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Tried all of that, sorry, thought i posted that in my original post. But just reading it back, i just put HP smart & HP account, i should have also added, HP print doctor.

In summary, i have tried ALL of HP helps, but nothing corrects it. 

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Hi @garbagehelp,

 

Please follow the steps listed below to uninstall and reinstall the drivers.

 

Unplug any USB cable, if any, before doing this.

 

1.) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features

2.) Select your HP Printer

3.) Select Uninstall

4.) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers

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

6.) Open up 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

13.) Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo

14.) Type c:/programdata and click Ok. Go to Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.

15.) Restart the computer. 

Note:

If you are unable to remove the printer drivers, then please follow the steps listed below to stop print spooler:

- Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord.

- In Windows, search for and open Services.

- In the Services window, right-click Print Spooler, and then click Stop.

- Now remove the printer drivers and restart the computer.

 

Once done, please download and install the software from this weblink. https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers

 

Otherwise you can use the HP Smart App:  https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c04675142

 

Let me know if this helps.
Take care and have a great day ahead.

 

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!

Rainbow23 - HP Support.
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Thanks for the information, but still no change.

I have attached the screen shots after doing everything listed

 

 

HP Smart 3.jpgHP Doctor 1.jpgHP Smart 2.jpgHP Smart 1.jpg

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Hi @garbagehelp,

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

 

This issue might require one on one interaction to fix it.

 

I've sent you a private message with further instructions. In order to access your private messages, click the private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Support Community profile, next to your profile Name or simply click on this link

 

Take care and have a great day ahead! 

Rainbow23 - HP Support.
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Thank you for the private message saying to call support.

I have also previously tried that and they can not help either!

Will not be buying another HP printer, as con not believe how poor the support is and at the end of it all, there is no solution.

 

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Hi @garbagehelp,

 

I have brought your issue to the attention of an appropriate team within HP. They will likely request information from you in order to look up your case details or product serial number. Please look for a private message from an identified HP contact. Additionally, keep in mind not to publicly post personal information (serial numbers and case details).

 

If you are unfamiliar with how the Community's private message works, Click Here to learn about it.

 

Take care and have a nice day.

Rainbow23 - HP Support.
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