HP Deskjet has paused. How do I get it unpaused?

[Joan3456]

Printer is on pause.  How can I get it unpaused.?

[zoey7886]

@Joan3456, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding Your HP DeskJet Printer! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

If your HP DeskJet printer is paused, you can follow the steps below to get it unpaused and resume printing:

For Windows:

Open Devices and Printers:

• Depending on your version of Windows:
  • Windows 8: Point to the upper-right corner to open the Charms bar, click the Settings icon, click Control Panel, and then View devices and printers.
  • Windows 7: Click on Devices and Printers from the Start menu.
  • Windows Vista/XP: Click Control Panel, then Printers.

Open the Print Queue:

• Double-click the icon for your printer or right-click the icon and select See what's printing.

Manage the Printer:

• From the Printer menu, ensure there are no check marks next to Pause Printing or Use Printer Offline. If there are, click to remove them.

Resume Printing:

• If you made any changes, try to print again.

Hope this helps! 

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