HP Laserjet Pro MFP m202dw. After the print job is done, it's printing several pages with a few line

[mangesh_5093]

HP Laserjet Pro MFP m202dw. After the print job is done, it's printing several pages with a few lines of "random" text.  First page says:

POST /ipp/printer HTTP.1.1

Content-Length: 179

Content -Type: application/ipp

[Sneha_01]

Hi @mangesh_5093,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

The issue you're encountering with your HP Laserjet Pro MFP M202dw, where it prints several pages with seemingly random lines of text after completing a print job, suggests a communication problem between the printer and the computer or network. The text you see appears to be part of an HTTP request, specifically for Internet Printing Protocol (IPP), which indicates that there might be a misinterpretation of print data by the printer. Here are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Update Printer Firmware and Drivers: Ensure that your printer's firmware is up to date. HP regularly releases updates to fix bugs and improve performance. Similarly, make sure you have the latest drivers installed on your computer. You can find firmware and drivers on the HP support website by searching for your printer model. Click Here

If you are using a windows laptop to print, Please follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Cancel the print job

• Cancel the print job before performing a printer reset.
• In Windows, search for and open Control Panel.
• Under Hardware and Sound, click View devices and printers.
• Double-click the printer icon, and then double-click See What's Printing.
• The print queue opens.
• Click the print job you want to cancel, and then click Document.
• Click Cancel, and then click Yes to confirm the selection.
• Continue to the next step.

Step 2: Reset the printer

• Resetting the printer can often resolve printing issues.
• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
• Unplug the power cord from the power source.
• Wait 60 seconds.
• Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
• Try to print. If the issue persists, continue to the next step.

Step 3: Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor

• Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor to automatically identify and resolve the issue.
• Try to print. If the issue persists, continue to the next step.

Step 4: Print from another program

• Print from a software application other than the one where the issue occurs to make sure the issue is not related to specific software.
• Open any software application other than the software where the issue occurs. For example, if you used image viewing software when the issue occurred, try opening a word processing software application such as Microsoft Word.
• Open a file in the new software, or create a new file for this step.
• Print the file.
• If the document in the alternate software prints successfully, do not continue troubleshooting. The software where the issue occurs might be the cause. Continue to print from different software, or contact the software manufacturer for help.
• If the document in the alternate software also exhibits the garbled text issue, continue to the next step.

Step 5: Connect the printer directly to the computer

• If your printer is connected to your computer over a network or through a USB hub, connect the printer directly to the computer with a USB cable.
• If your printer is connected to a wireless network, turn off the wireless signal.
• Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cables from the printer.
• Restart the printer by turning the power off, and then back on.
• Connect the USB cable directly from the printer to the compute

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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