New printer doesn’t print Word document,but will print test page

[SoSenior]

Hp deskjet 4200e, 

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @SoSenior,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your printer!

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

Follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check Printer Status and Connections

• Ensure the printer is powered on and properly connected to your computer.
• Verify that the printer is connected to the same network as your computer if using a wireless connection.
• Make sure the printer is selected as the default printer.

2. Verify Printer Settings

• Open your Word document.
• Go to the File menu and select Print.
• Ensure the HP DeskJet 4200e is selected in the printer drop-down list.

3. Check for Driver and Software Updates

• Visit the HP Support website to download and install the latest printer driver and software updates for your printer model.
• Check for any firmware updates for your printer.

4. Clear Print Queue

• Sometimes, documents stuck in the print queue can prevent new documents from printing.
• Open the print queue and clear any existing print jobs.

5. Check Paper and Ink

• Ensure there is enough paper and ink in the printer.
• Verify that the ink cartridges are correctly installed and have sufficient ink.

6. Restart Devices

• Restart both your printer and computer to refresh the connection.

7. Run HP Print and Scan Doctor

• Download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor tool from the HP Support website. This tool can diagnose and fix many printing issues.

I hope this helps.

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