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After resetting my printer up, I printed something off to test if it was functioning properly, only for the file to get stuck in the printer waiting list, starting ‘printer error’ 

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Hi @Lulu43,

 

I'd like to help!

 

I understand you are unable to print as the print job gets stuck in the queue.

 

To assist better-

 

Are you able to make copies using the printer?

 

If yes, then try the below suggestions -

 

Use HP Print and Scan Doctor (Windows)

Use HP Print and Scan Doctor on your Windows computer to help diagnose and fix printing and scanning issues.

  1. Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer.

  2. Download HP Print and Scan Doctor, and then follow the prompts to install and open the tool.

  3. On the welcome screen, click Start to select your printer and run the diagnostic.

  4. If your printer is not found, click My product is not listed, and then follow the instructions troubleshoot the connection.

Reset the Windows printing environment

Stop the print spooler, delete print job files, and then restart the computer and the printer.

  1. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord.

  2. In Windows, search for and open Services.

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

    Stopping the Print Spooler from the Services window

  4. After the Print Spooler stops, close the Services window.

  5. In Windows, open File Explorer.

  6. Browse to C: > Windows > System 32 > spool > PRINTERS.

  7. Delete all files in the PRINTERS folder.

  8. Shut down your computer.

  9. Reconnect the power cord to the printer, and then turn it on.

  10. Turn on the computer.

Uninstall the printer software from the root level on your PC and install the full feature printer software.

 

--->In Windows, search for and open Programs and Features.

--->Select your HP printer.

--->Select Uninstall.

--->In Windows, search for and open Devices and Printers.

--->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.

--->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.

 

And then reinstall the printer full-featured drivers from the software and drivers page 

 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

 

And, Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

 

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