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HP 8610 Printer was working fine prior to new router being installed.  Can still make copies and scan.  When try to print it sends then error printing message

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@Rapidsite 

Hello,

HP provides a free tool called  HP Print and Scan Doctor to diagnose and resolve printing and scanning problems. Download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor to automatically diagnose and resolve printer hardware and connection issues. 

Uninstall all software related to your printer (except HP Smart) as follows:

  1. Unplug the USB cable at the back of the printer, if necessary.
  2. On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
  3. Type appwiz.cpl, then OK. The Programs and Features window opens.
  4. Click the right mouse button on HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 series Basic Software, then Uninstall and Yes.

    Note: If the software uninstall process does not start or an error displays while uninstalling, download Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed from the Microsoft website, and then try uninstalling again.

  5. Repeat step 4 with the following software (The list of software for your printer may be different):
    • Study for the improvement of the HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 series product.
    • HP Dropbox Plugin
    • HP EmailSMTP Plugin
    • HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 series Help
    • HP FTP Plugin
    • HP Google Drive Plugin
    • HP OneDrive Plugin
    • HP SharePoint Plugin
  6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstall of the printer.
  7. Restart the computer.
  8. Launch the registry editor:

    1. On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
    2. Type regedit, then OK. The registry editor opens.
    3. Develop HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then SOFTWARE, click with the right mouse button on Hewlett-Packard and Delete. (If the PC is HP-branded, develop Hewlett-Packard and remove Digital Imaging)
  9. Delete the HP ENVY 6000 series folder in the way:
    • C:\Program Files\HP
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\HP
  10. Rename folder 3 in 3_old in the path below (a restart may be required):

    • C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\x64.
    • C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\W32X86.

    NOTE: If the file refuses this action do as follows:

    1. On the keyboard, tap the Windows and X keys simultaneously.
    2. Click Command Prompt (admin) or Windows PowerShell (admin), and click Yes.
    3. Type net stop spooler, then press Enter key.
    4. Rename the file.
    5. Type net start spooler, then press Enter key.
  11. Reinstall the printer with HP HP OfficeJet Pro 8610 Series Full Software and Drivers.
  12. Try to print and scan.

Don't hesitate to contact us in case of need.

Best regards,:Wink:



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