HP Envy 6430 always Off Line

[chrissurridge95]

My Envy 6430 regularly goes off-line and neess t be rebooted to get it back to a Ready status

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@chrissurridge95 

Welcome to the HP Community --

Update - Add TCP/IP examples

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1) Specifications

Reference

Product Specifications for the HP ENVY 6430e All-in-One Printer (223R2B)

Connectivity

Ports	1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0; 1 Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual band)
Wireless capability	Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n

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3) Solutions

Known solutions include changing the connection type to TCP/IP

Consider >> Restart All

Restart Everything, including the router that controls your network

Next,

Offline - Known solutions, presented in the order to be completed / considered

  HP printer is offline or not responding - Windows / Mac  

Section “Advanced Troubleshooting” > Solutions specific to Windows / MacOS / HP Smart (Printer Unavailable)

AND

Troubleshoot a Wi-Fi connection to an HP printer 

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3) Dual Band Network - Considerations

Reminders 

If the printer supports it, connecting using Ethernet is generally a better choice.

Some printers, particularly older models, only support Wireless at 2.4GHz

Some printers support Wireless at both 5GHz and 2.4GHz – but not at the same time

Regardless, if the printer won't work or cannot connect to your 5GHz SSID named network, connect to the 2.4GHz network.

If you are running a Dual Band Network,

 Check that the router is set up to broadcast all frequencies it supports.

Next,

If your router supports it,

On your router:

 Create a separate SSID named network for each frequency supported by the router

 What?  Create one SSID named network for 5GHz and one SSID named network for 2.4GHz

and

 Connect the printer to the SSID network on the frequency / band you want it to use.

In general,

• 2.4GHz is less fussy about obstacles and supports a longer distance (separation) between router and device (printer)
• 5GHz is faster

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Example – EWS – IPv4

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Ethernet

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Network > Wired (802.3) > IPv4 Configuration

Wireless

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > IPv4 Configuration

As Available:

Tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > Advanced

Network Interface on / off, Network SSID name, Security Settings, Passphrase / Password

Select and connect to the correct SSID / network name for the bandwidth you are using.

Note:   It is not mandatory that you use a manual / static IP address.  Doing so can improve stability.

General  Example - EWS - IPv4

EWS_9025_Network_IPv4_Configuration_3

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References / Resources

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Method – Add printer using TCP/IP

Please try adding the printer using the printer’s IP address

Find the IP Address of the printer on the Printer Control / Display Panel (touch Wireless button)

Control Panel > icon view Devices and Printers

Click in the top ribbon, Add a Printer

Wait till the menu starts…
Select / Click The printer that I want isn’t listed
Select / Click Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname

Select / Click Next
Device Type > Select in Drop-Down Menu: TCP/IP Device

Hostname or IP Address > Enter the IP Address of the printer

(Skip Port Name)

Select / Click Next

Complete any additional information

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Method - Create TCP IP port (InkJet Printer)

Method - Create / Change-to TCP/IP port

TCP/IP can resolve odd connection, scanning, and installation problems.

Create / Switch to a TCP/IP Port to facilitate communication and prevent ‘offline’ issues

Find the printer's IPv4 address

Print a Configuration Page

OR

Tap on the wireless icon on the Front panel of your Printer to get the IP address

Next,

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > Select Printer > Printer Properties

OR
Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers > Right-Click the printer > Left-Click Printer Properties

Tab Ports
Click Add Port

Select Standard TCP/IP Port

Select New Port and follow the instructions
Type in the correct IP address for the printer

Example - How-to “Create TCP Port” Contributed by greenturtle

Video: Create & Use TCP IP port
“Note that you can ALWAYS revert back to the original port that the HP software installed by selecting the HP port within the Ports tab (in Printer Properties)”

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 HP DeskJet, ENVY 6000, 6400 - Blinking lights and error codes

Videos

 HP Envy 6000 series & HP Envy Pro 6452 | 6455 AiO Printer: Reset Wireless to defaults

and

 HP Envy 6055 | Envy Pro 6455: Connect printer to 5 GHz network using HP Smart on Windows 10 computer

 HP Envy 6055e |6455e | HP Envy 6055 | HP Envy Pro 6455: How to connect to 5GHz wireless network

and

 HP Envy 6055 | HP Envy Pro 6455: Download & Install HP Full solution software on Win 10 Computer

When using Easy Start to load the full driver printer software,

Select the Full Driver / Complete Driver when asked - wording varies.

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Optional – Supported for your printer

Next – HP Universal Scan Software - NOTE:  Model and Operating System version Dependent

 HP Universal Scan Full Feature Software adds OCR libraries to installed HP Scan software. 

HPUS installs a new, full featured, (and separate) HP Scan software shortcut to the Desktop.

Note:  HPUS can be installed as standalone or installed after the full feature printer software.

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in

HP Universal Scan Software provides a larger GUI to make using the software easier on high-resolution screens.   New features have been added to the main menu to help with navigating the settings.

 HP printers - Scan as Editable Text (OCR) with HP Scan (Windows)

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The following is related to the Operating System / Version

Your system might be different than the example.

The installation of the full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:  

Printer Assistant 

HP Scan

>>> Open the Printer Assistant > tab Scan > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable

Example - Windows - Full Feature Software - Installed in Programs and Features

Programs_and_Features_Printer_Desktop_Icons_11

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User Guide - HP ENVY 6400e All-in-One series

Pages 5-6

Buttons on the back of the printer

(Wi-Fi button) - Press to turn on or off the printer wireless capabilities of connecting to a wireless network with a router or an access point.

Press and hold for at least three seconds to restore the network settings to default settings. This will also put the printer back into the Auto Wireless Connect (AWC) setup mode. The printer must be in the AWC setup mode to connect to the HP Smart app and your network. For more information, see Connect using the HP Smart app on page 26.

Button combinations

Complete product reset - A complete product reset will clear all your personal data, settings, and network information from the printer.
With the cartridge access door open, press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds.

OR

Restore factory defaults - Restoring the printer to factory defaults will remove all settings and functions previously set up on the printer.

With the cartridge access door open, press and hold the Wi-Fi and Power buttons for at least three seconds

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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), Supplies, and more

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