0x80040003 issue with Office Pro 9730e

[Jim195668]

Your printer (Office pro 9730e) has experienced an unexpected configuration problem. 0x80040003

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Jim195668 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Thanks for explaining the situation—it's genuinely frustrating to face a configuration error like 0x80040003 on a new or recently set up HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e. This error typically points to a driver malfunction or communication breakdown between Windows and the printer. 

Let’s walk through a structured recovery plan to restore functionality.

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Step-by-Step Fix for Error 0x80040003

 

1.  Use HP’s Diagnose & Fix Tool (Windows)

• In the HP Smart app, click Printer Settings > Diagnose & Fix.
• Let it run a scan—it will automatically fix common connection issues.
  You can also access this tool on HP’s support page if needed.

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2. Uninstall and Reinstall the Printer Driver

Corrupted or mismatched drivers are a common cause of this error.

• Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers
• Right-click your printer and select Remove device
• Open Device Manager > Print queues, uninstall any remaining entries for the printer
• Restart your PC
• Download the latest full driver package from the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e Driver Page
• Install and reconnect the printer

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3. Clear the Print Spooler

Residual jobs or spooler corruption can trigger configuration errors.

• Press Win + R, type services.msc
• Locate Print Spooler, right-click and choose Stop
• Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS and delete all files
• Return to Services and Start the Print Spooler again

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4. Run Windows Printer Troubleshooter

This built-in tool can resolve driver and port conflicts.

• Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters
• Select Printer > Run
• Follow prompts and apply any suggested fixes

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5. Check for Windows Updates

Sometimes, compatibility patches are delivered through optional updates.

• Go to Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Optional Updates
• Install any pending updates under Driver Updates

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Let’s get your OfficeJet Pro 9730e back to smooth, reliable operation.

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Regards, 

Hawks_Eye