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02-12-2019 07:42 PM
put new ink in it wasnt reading filled so i removed cartridges and print head
i wiped rinsed print head with water .. prob should not have done that because now
im getting error on printer that print head is not intended for use on this printer. tried reinstalling printhead tried unplugging printer using real hp ink.. cant get past this error thanks for help
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02-12-2019 10:46 PM
when i put new cartridges in they did not fit snap in like they usually do- in past hear click when i put cartridges in but not now
02-14-2019 06:40 PM
COULD NOT FIX SO I BOUGHT A NEW HP ENVY 6258 IT WONT COMPLETE SET UP
ALSO UNABLE TO POST THIS ON ITS OWN WHY clicked on button on app to down load software nothing happened tried 3 times
then clicked other button - i guess not full download
1- when i click on printer scan it said software needed
so i went to hp site and dl full version
2- full version wont load completly stops at network settings trouble shooter had same issue cant scan cant print from web printer not showing up under printers so i cant print
should i deleate that first smaller dl
02-18-2019 01:08 AM
Hi @katt6
What's the operating system installed on the computer? Is it Win10?
Try these steps -
Step 1 HP Print and Scan Doctor -
Click on this link to download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor
Step 2 Re-install the printer drivers -
1) In the search box, type and open "Uninstall a Program".
2) Look for HP Printer software.
3) Right-click to uninstall.
4) In the search box, type and open “Devices and printers”.
5) In the Devices and Printers, look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose “Delete” or “Remove Device”.
6) Open the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.
7) Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe” and “/s”).
8) Click on the "Drivers" tab.
9) Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click “Remove” at the bottom.
10) Select Ok.
11) Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows.
12) Close Devices and Printers Once the software and drivers are removed.
13) Restart the computer.
14) Download and install the software and drivers from here.
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