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HP Officejet 6812 e-All-in-One Printer
Microsoft Windows 11

I have tried several times to install the Full Webpack Software for the Officejet 6812 All-in-one printer. I also tried the suggestions that HP gave inside the help section of the installation package. Each time it gets to installing the printer on the network but cannot install because it says it cannot connect to the printer via the network. I have checked the network settings on both computer and printer. The IP address matches, the subnet matches, the printer status is connected. I turned off the firewall also to no avail. Restarted the printer and computer several times, I even uninstalled the printer and reinstalled it to be sure that was not the issue. I don't know what else to do. Please advise.

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@Richstan06 

 

Welcome to the HP User Community.

 

The printer software is supported in Windows 11.

 

There might be pieces of printer software stuck and left over from previous installation attempts.

If the pieces can be found and removed, this might help the software to install.

 

 

Printer Software - Installation Package - Information and Download

Download and save...

HP Officejet 6810/6820 e-All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Drivers 

 

If you have not done so,

Restart everything, including the Router, Printer(s), Computer(s), and other devices that use the network.

 

Next,

Optimally, you need only complete the following:

  • Check the Security software that it is not in some way infringing on your printer software.
  • Uninstall the printer software from Programs and Features

NOTE - Add the steps in this section

In the case of "really stuck" software, it might be best - or even necessary - to add the steps in the Check and Remove section

 

Next,

  • Restart the computer and log in
  • Install a fresh copy of the Full Driver
  • Finally, if you have not already done so, Get and install the HP Smart application

 

Details / How-to / Check & Remove

 

Printer Software – Blocked in Security Software

 

Check your Security Software to make sure the printer software is not being blocked.  Most Security software will allow you to make an exception for applications / software you want to use on your computer.

 

If you make changes to the security software setup, Restart your computer and log in.

 

 

Uninstall Existing Printer Software (Full Feature Software)

 

Uninstall HP printer software and drivers

 

 

Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features >

Find / Select > Uninstall the printer software

Restart the computer and sign  in

 

Reminder

Windows > Uninstall HP printer software > Restart.

Next,

Open Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Check > If the printer is found, Right-Click and Remove the printer

If you have to "remove" the printer, next:  Restart the computer and sign in

 

 

NOTE:  If software will not uninstall, appears to be removed and is “still hanging around” after you uninstall / Restart...

Microsoft:  Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed

OR

Revo Uninstaller (Free version)

then

Restart the computer and sign in

 

Check and Remove Section

 

Reminders

  • After all checks > If any changes are made > Restart the computer and log in
  • Can't stand it?  Do the first one and ignore the others - see how it goes

 

 

Check / Remove - Printer Drivers – Lurking in Devices and Printers

 

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Left-Click on any unwanted Printer found in the Printers list

(Top Ribbon) Click Print Server Properties > tab Drivers

Select each unwanted entry > Remove > OK to exit menu

Back in Devices and Printers > Right-Click on the printer > Remove Device

 

 

 

Check / Remove – Printer folder/files in C:\ ProgramData

 

Open File Explorer > Navigate to C:\ProgramData > Open folder Hewlett Packard

Delete any Printer related folders / files

 

 

 

Check / Remove - Printer Software – Lurking in the Device Manager

 

Control Panel > icon view > Device Manager

Expand category Printers

 

If any unwanted printer name or “Unknown Device” is listed,

Right-Click on the printer / device > Uninstall

 

Expand category Imaging Devices

 

If any unwanted printer name or “Unknown Device” is listed,

Right-Click on the printer / device > Uninstall

 

 

 

Check / Remove  - Printer Software – Lurking in the User Account

 

Clear HP / files in Temp folder

 

Windows key + X + R (Run command) > type %temp%

Delete the files in the Temp folder (Ignore files that cannot be removed)

 

Open File Explorer > Navigate to C:\Users\YourAccount\AppData\Local\HP

Remove / Delete any folder named for the printer you wish to remove

 

 

Manual Queue Reset

 

Optional – Add this procedure only if there are continuing issues…

 

Windows 10 / Windows 11

Windows Start > Search for “Services

Optionally Right-Click and Pin to Start / Taskbar > Open Services App

 

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Administrative Tools > Services

 

Next,

Scroll down, find, Right-Click, and Stop Print Spooler Service

Open File Explorer (formally Windows Explorer)

Navigate to the folder and Delete any files found in folder C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS

Start Print Spooler Service

 

 

End Check and Remove Section

After all checks are completed > Restart the computer and log in

======================================================

 

 

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

 

Preparation

 

  • 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.

 

  • Not working?  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

 

Check:  After the printer software is uninstalled, check that the printer is not still lurking in Devices and Printers.  If found, Right-Click on the printer and "Remove"

 

  • 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).

 

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
  • If using Easy Start > When asked, opt for "Full Driver" (exact wording might vary).
  • If using Easy Start > Skip any extra software / offers you do not want (wording varies).
  • After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

 

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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References / Resources

 

 

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), more

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