HP printer on pause with Mac book pro

[waterbaby2]

I have deleted and re installed printer. I have turned computer and printer off and on. I turned off and on modem for wi fi. Verified the printer is on the wi fi connection with computer.

[Rainbow23]

Hi @waterbaby2,

Welcome to HP Support Community. 
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I suggest that you follow the steps listed below to reset printing systems and then add the printer.
1. Click the Apple menu, and then click System Preferences.
2. Click Printers & Scanners, Print & Scan, or Print & Fax.
3. Right-click (or Control + click) anywhere inside the Printers window, and then click Reset printing system.
4. Click Reset or OK.
Note: Once you click on reset any other printer added to this computer will also get deleted and needs to be added again.
5. If prompted, type your username and password, and then click OK. The printing system resets.
6. Turn off the printer, wait 5 seconds, and then turn on the printer.
7. Wait until the printer is idle and silent.
8. In the Printers window on the Mac, click the Add button.
9. Select your printer from the list, and then click Add.
It might take a few seconds before your printer displays in the Printers list.

You may also follow the video in this document

Note: Resetting Printing System will delete the drivers of the other printers added to the Mac computer and you may need to re-add those printers.

I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.

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