Unable to connect Windows 10 laptop to HP 3830 all of a sudden

[seanadam]

This evening I suddenly noticed my printer would only print in black and white. After troubleshooting did not work, I tried uninstalling and reinstalling. It got as far as recognizing the Fax, but nothing more. Now I'm not even able to install the printer back to the laptop.  I have done all of the troubleshooting one can find on HP a desktop full of HP icons. No luck. 

I have the virtual assistant on my desktop. . I have uninstalled and reinstalled.

If I drop down and click add printer and to add the  the 3830 it says (driver unavailable). Under the driver event details there is the following message:

Device SWD\DAFWSDProvider\urn:uuid:1c852a4d-b800-1f08-abcd-c8d9d25f2c1f/http://1c852a4d-b800-1f08-abcd-c8d9d25f2c1f/ScanService requires further installation.

The most frustrating part is, I ran one the HP install software (so many to keep track of) and it says it successfully installed but I had to register but HP's site crashed! It's been an endless loop and there is no tech support to contact...

I don't mean to come off overly negative, but this printer was replaced by HP because the prior printer was a lemon (froze up). This one started doing the same within a few months and still does and HP never got back to me when I informed them and now I'm dealing with this new issue on top. I'm not a technical person. I pay money for their printers, computers, and their ink subscription but it's impossible to ever get help for anything

[Jay_G24 · Accepted solution]

Hi @seanadam,

I'd like to help!

 Let's try and 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 software and drivers page 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

And, Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

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[seanadam]

Problem Solved. Thanks!

[Jay_G24]

That's great! Happy to hear that. If you need further assistance feel free to reach out to us.

Have a great day ahead!

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