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ALIENWARE 17 R3
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

PRINTER WON'T STOP PRINTING 

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I followed the steps on another person that had the same issue as mine and its STUCK ON RUNNING!!!! my printer is only 8 months old and I don't use it often. 

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@halahihifo,

 

 

Thanks for reaching out to the HP Support community!

  • What is the printer printing? Is that an alignment page or a different document?
  • How is the printer connected? Wired or Wireless?

 Let's try these steps: (Ignore the steps if already performed)

 

Step 1: Run the Print and Scan Doctor

  • Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor to automatically diagnose and resolve printer hardware and connection issues.
  • After the Print and Scan Doctor opens, click Fix Printing to test your printer, and then follow any instructions to resolve the issue.
  • Try to print after running the Print and Scan Doctor. If the error persists, continue to the next step.

Step 2: Delete job files and restart

  • Turn off the printer using the power button and then unplug the printer power cord from the power outlet.
  • In Windows, Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.
  • Type 'services.msc' in the text field and click ok.

           

  • In the Services window, right-click Print Spooler, and then select Stop.

           

  • After the service stops, close the Services window.
  • In Windows, Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.
  • Type ''C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS' ' in the text field and click ok.

            

  • Delete all files in the PRINTERS folder.
  • Shut down your computer.
  • Connect the printer power cord to the power outlet, and then turn on the printer.
  • Turn on the computer, and then try to print. If the issue persists, continue to the next step.

 

Step 3: Uninstall and re-install the printer driver

  • In Windows, search for 'Control Panel' and open 'Programs' or 'Programs and features' and select 'Uninstall a Program'.
  • Select your HP Printer.
  • Select Uninstall.
  • In Windows, search for 'Control Panel' and look for 'View devices and printers'option under 'Hardware and Sound'.
  • In the Devices and Printers window look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose 'Delete' or 'Remove Device'.
  • Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.
  • Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe” and “/s”)
  • Click on the "Drivers" tab.
  • Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click Remove at the bottom.
  • Select Ok.
  • Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows.
  • Close Devices and Printers.
  • Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.
  • Type c:/programdata and click Ok. Go to Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.
  • Restart the computer.
  • Download the printer driver and install it from this link or manually search for drivers from https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/printers.
  • Open the downloaded file, follow onscreen instructions and complete installation
  • Try printing from your PC again and check if you can print.

 

Let me know if this information helps or if you need any further assistance. 

 

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