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06-02-2019 06:26 AM
My printer is stuck in a job and keeps printing the same thing. I try and turn the printer off and on and then it does the same thing.
06-04-2019 07:52 AM
Welcome to the HP Support Community!
Uninstalling the previously installed drivers and installing the updated HP Drivers may resolve this issue. Let us try these steps:
Step 1: Clear the print queue and restart the print service
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Turn off the printer using the power button and then unplug the printer power cord from the power outlet.
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In Windows, search for and open Services.
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In the Services window, right-click Print Spooler, and then select Stop.
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After the service stops, close the Services window.
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In Windows, search for and open C:Windows\System32\Spool\PRINTERS.
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Delete all files in the PRINTERS folder.
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Shut down your computer.
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Connect the printer power cord to the power outlet, and then turn on the printer.
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Turn on the computer, and then try to print. If the issue persists, continue to the next step.
Step 2: Clean uninstallation of Pre-installed HP drivers
- 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 windows 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, restart the computer.
Step 3: Click here to download the HP Full-featured driver.
Once downloaded, make sure to run the file to start the installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
Let me know how this goes.
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