Server Problems (HP Envy 5660 Printer) Cannot connect to Web Services.

[Jonestlt]

My printer withing the last few days has stopped printing, the error message I'm getting is that "the printer could not connect to Web Services.  The server might be busy or temporarily unavailable".  I have tried turning the printer off and restarting, downloading new driver - since I have no web capabilities it won't - I don't know how to proceed.  Any help is much appreciated.

[sandytechy20]

@Jonestlt

Welcome to the HP support community.

I am glad to assist you to fix the web service connection error on your printer.

• How is the printer connected?

Meanwhile, follow these steps to fix the issue.

Turn On Web Services

• Make sure the printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) or wireless network with an active internet connection.
• NOTE: If you connect your printer to a computer with a USB cable, web-connected printing services do not work.
• If your printer is connected with a wired (Ethernet) connection, check the cable and the lights on the printer’s Ethernet port. The green link light should be steady, and the orange activity light should blink when the cable is connected.
• If your printer is connected with a wireless connection, make sure the wireless feature is on and the printer is connected to the same network as your computer.
• Some printers have a wireless icon and a blue light on the front of the printer. If the printer has a blue light, and the light is on and not blinking, your printer is connected.
• On your control panel, press the HP ePrint icon.
• If your control panel does not have an HP ePrint icon, navigate to Web Services Setup, Network Setup, or Wireless Settings to open the Web Services menu.
• If a summary screen displays, Web Services is already on.
• 
• If a prompt to turn on Web Services or set up HP ePrint displays, follow the prompts to turn it on or set it up.
• 
• If you are prompted to update the firmware, press OK.

Refer to this HP document for more assistance:- Click here

Let me know how it goes.

If this helps, please mark the public post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.

Cheers.

[stevezchicago]

I can print, but I can't use the scanner.  I get the same error message (cannot connect to Web Services, Server is temporarily unavailable).   When I go to the ePrint icon, I get the same error message, so can't try any of the trouble shooting steps you recommend.

[Anand_Andy]

Hi @stevezchicago,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I understand you are facing an issue with your HP Printer. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

To assist better:

• May I have the exact model name of the product? Refer to this document for steps to find the product details. Do not share any of your personal information such as serial, phone number, email ID, etc.

While you respond to that, Let's perform a power drain: 

• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer and also unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Remove USB cable, if present.
• Wait for 2-3 minutes, press and hold the power button on your printer for about 30 seconds to remove any additional charge.
• Now plug back the power cable straight to a wall outlet without any surge protector or an extension cord (This is important) and then plug back the power cord to the printer.
• Turn on the printer and wait till warm-up period finishes and the printer is idle

Update the printer firmware 

• Click here to download and install the latest printer firmware from your product
• Click here to know different methods of updating printer firmware.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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