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07-25-2025 08:15 AM
@dehansie, Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
The "Unable to print. Rendering failed" error typically indicates a problem with how the print job is being processed, often due to driver conflicts, Windows updates, or corrupted print queues. Let’s walk through some steps to resolve this:
Restart Devices
- Power off your printer, computer, and router.
- Wait 30 seconds, then power them back on.
Clear Print Queue
- On your PC, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
- Select your printer > Open print queue > Cancel all jobs.
Remove and Reinstall the Printer
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
- Select your printer > Remove device.
- Restart your PC.
- Re-add the printer via Add device.
Reinstall HP Printer Software
- Uninstall the HP Smart app and any HP drivers.
- Download and reinstall the latest drivers from the HP Software and Driver Downloads page.
Update Windows and Printer Firmware
- Ensure Windows is fully updated.
- Check for firmware updates via the HP Smart app or HP Support.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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