My printer keeps disappearing

[Jala2]

Several times a day I have to re-boot my PC to get printer back sometimes it does not reappear immediatly 

[zoey7886]

@Jala2, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding Printer Connectivity Issues on HP Desktop PC! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

If your HP Desktop PC M01-F2000i (4LSF7AV) frequently loses connection with your printer and requires a reboot to reconnect, you can follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue:

Steps to troubleshoot the issue:

Check Printer and PC Connection:

• Ensure that your printer is properly connected to your PC via USB or network connection.
• Verify that all cables are securely connected and in good condition.

Restart Printer and PC:

• Power off your printer and PC. Wait for a few minutes before turning them back on.

Update Printer Drivers:

• Use HP Support Assistant to check for and install any available updates for your printer drivers (You can download HP Support Assistant here).
• Alternatively, you can update printer drivers via Windows Update:
  1. Search for and open Device Manager.
  2. Expand Printers.
  3. Right-click your printer and select Update driver.
  4. Follow the prompts to update drivers.

Reinstall Printer Software:

• Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software to ensure you have the latest version. You can find and download the appropriate printer software from HP Support.

Check Windows Update:

• Ensure your Windows 11 operating system is fully updated:
  1. In Windows, search for and open Check for updates.
  2. Install any available updates and restart your PC.  

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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