Printer is always reading as off line even after I restart it as a reboot?

[MichaelSmith1]

I have the same problem.  Answers to TEJ1602's questions:-

Windows 7

Don't know (I have the latest BT router so whatever that is.)

About  3 metres but since it was working previously I can't see that the distance has anything to do with it.

Yes, McAfee as supplied by BT with the broadband.

The printer (HP Envy 6020) is only two months old and was working okay previously but now only works with a wired connection.  It is still under warranty and I want this fixed or my money back.

[TEJ1602]

@MichaelSmith1, Welcome to HP Support Community!

I'd suggest you disable the security software and try printing. If that works, then it is the security software that is causing issues, if not follow the steps below-

You may need to instead go into your router settings and try changing the channel manually. Experiment with different channels to see which one works best.

Use HP Print and Scan Doctor

Download HP Print and Scan Doctor and run the program. It will automatically diagnose and fix any printer connectivity issues. 

For more information, go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/topic/printscandoctor

Update the printer firmware

Download available firmware updates from the HP website

With the printer on and connected to the computer, go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads, and then identify your printer. Look for and install any available firmware updates. Refer to the document HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware

Assign manual IP to the printer

The steps on how to set a manual IP address can be found here.

For the DNS servers please use 8.8.8.8 for the Manual Preferred DNS Server and 8.8.4.4 for the Alternate DNS server. These are Google’s public DNS servers

If the issue persists, I recommend you delete the driver and root level and retry, follow the steps below: 

1) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features 

2) Select your HP Printer 

3) Select Uninstall 

4) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers 

5) In the Devices and Printers windows look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose ‘Delete’ or ‘Remove Device’ 

6) Open up the run command with the “Windows key + R” key combo. 

7) Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe”

8). Click on the “Drivers” tab 

9) Look for the HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click Remove at the bottom 

10) Select Ok 

11) Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows 

12) Close Devices and Printers.

Use this link to download and install the new driver. Configure the printer.

Add a TCP/IP port.

1. Print a Network Configuration Report from the Printer Settings or Wireless menu.
2. Right-click your printer, select Printer Properties, click the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.
3. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click New Port.
4. Follow the instructions to add a new port using the information listed on the Network Configuration Report.
5. Try printing.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[MichaelSmith1]

Thanks, however I am a simple pensioner.  All this is beyond me.  I have aready spent about 6 hours trying to fix this problem.  If I  buy a wireless printer I expect it to last more than 2 months.  There is meant to be a 12 month warranty.  Therefore Hewlett Packard should fix the problem and not expect me to  have to fix it myself!!

[TEJ1602]

@MichaelSmith1

We shall escalate this issue to the concerned team.

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