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- Printers
- Printing Errors or Lights & Stuck Print Jobs
- Printer refuses to print

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10-22-2025 04:36 PM
Hi @Flo105,
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.
I know how frustrating it is when your HP printer refuses to print and throws an error message, especially when you're on a deadline or just trying to get something simple done. Let’s walk through a gentle but effective way to get things working again.
Step-by-Step Fix Using HP’s Diagnose & Fix Tool
HP has a built-in tool in the HP app called Diagnose & Fix that can automatically resolve many common issues, such as:
- Print queue errors
- Network connectivity problems
- Print spooler issues
- Driver mismatches or updates
Here’s how to use it:
- Download or open the HP app
👉 Get it from HP App – For HP Printers, Laptops, and Tech Accessories | HP® Official Site
- Add your printer (if it’s not already added).
- Click on your printer, then go to:
- Printers Menu > Diagnose & Fix
- Or scroll to Diagnostics > Diagnose and Fix
- Click Start and let the tool run.
- Keep the app open while it analyzes your printer.
- Follow any instructions it gives at the end.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have an amazing day!
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VikramTheGreat