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12-22-2018 12:15 AM
Haven't used my printer in awhile. Today I was attempting to print some documents and nothing happened. Printer looks fine with no error code or weird lights, ran the Print and Scan Doctor twice, it said everything looked ok but when I push "print test page," nothing happens. Went onto the computer and looked at the printing jobs. On the queue it shows the test page but also on the status column it says "Error'Printing." No other information is available and right clicking doesn't do anything. Printing a test page from the printer's website on the computer's browser was successful though. When I tried to print a PDF from my cell phone, the printer printed it just fine same with sending a picture to HP Print Bot on Facebook Messenger from another city away! I don't know what the issue is so any help would be appreciated. I am using an HP Elite x2 1012 g1 laptop running Windows 10 64bit
12-22-2018 03:19 PM
If you have not done so by now, try / consider:
Hint: For best results, do not ignore the suggested Restart sequences.
Printer Software – Uninstall Existing Software
If the software is already installed and you want (need) to uninstall it:
Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features >
Scroll down, click, and Uninstall the software
After the software is removed, Restart the computer and log in
If printer software will not uninstall, appears to be removed and then shows up again, or is otherwise not “going away” when you tell it to do so, try an Uninstaller program.
Microsoft: Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
Printer Software – Lurking in the Device Manager
After uninstalling the software and the computer Restart, if the printer is still lurking about in the Device Manager, remove it.
Control Panel > icon view > Device Manager
Expand category Printers
If any printer name or “Unknown Device” is listed,
Right-Click on the printer / device > Uninstall
Expand category Imaging Devices
If any printer name or “Unknown Device” is listed,
Right-Click on the printer / device > Uninstall
Restart the computer and log in
Printer Software - Installation
NOTE: If using USB, disconnect the USB cable between the printer and the computer before starting the installation. Connect the cable when instructed to do so (toward the end of the installation procedure).
Download, save, and install the Full Feature Software for your Operating System version
After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in
Video help
NOTE: Videos may be found in one or more locations (depending on printer / software / version)
Open the printer Software and Drivers page >
Scroll down and select Related Videos > Click View All >
Find and view the relevant video
AND / OR
Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”
Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more
Open the printer support Homepage >
Scroll down and select Video Tutorials > Click View All >
Find and view the relevant video
Firmware
Consider installing the printer Firmware
READ (when provided) all instructions before installing the firmware
If / After the firmware is installed, Restart the computer and log in
Reminder: Firmware is normally updated after the printer software is installed / functional.
Reference and Resources – Places to find help and learn about your Printer
Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”
Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more
HP DeskJet 3700 All-in-One Printer series
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