why wont my printer print from my computer

[ruby285]

why wont my printer print from my computer ?

[Max3Aj]

@ruby285, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

If your HP printer won't print from your computer, try these troubleshooting steps:

Basic Checks:

1. Ensure Printer is On & Connected – Check if the printer is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network or via USB.
2. Check for Error Messages – Look for blinking lights or messages on the printer screen.
3. Set as Default Printer – Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers, right-click your printer, and select Set as default printer.

Troubleshooting Steps:

✅ Restart Everything – Restart your computer, printer, and router (if using Wi-Fi).
✅ Clear Print Queue – In Control Panel > Devices and Printers, right-click your printer, select See what's printing, and cancel any stuck jobs.
✅ Run HP Print and Scan Doctor – Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor from HP’s website.
✅ Reinstall Printer Driver –

• Uninstall the printer from Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
• Download the latest driver from HP's website and reinstall it.
  ✅ Check Printer Spooler –
• Open Run (Win + R), type services.msc, and press Enter.
• Find Print Spooler, right-click, and select Restart.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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