hp deskjet plus 4140 in error state

[tgb0705]

my printer will not print it says its in a error state

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @tgb0705,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

Thanks for reaching out. If your HP DeskJet Plus 4140 All-in-One Printer shows an "error state" in Windows 11, here are the most effective steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check Physical Connections

• Make sure the printer is powered on.
• If using USB, unplug and replug into a different USB port.
• If wireless, make sure the Wi-Fi light is solid, not blinking.

2. Restart Devices

• Power off the printer and PC.
• Unplug the printer from power for 60 seconds, then plug it back in.
• Restart the computer and try printing again.

3. Set Printer as Default

• Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners
• Click your printer > click Set as default

4. Clear Print Queue

• Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers
• Right-click your printer > See what’s printing
• Cancel any stuck jobs

5. Run the HP Smart App

• Download and run HP's official diagnostic tool:
  🔗 HP Smart - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

This tool automatically detects and fixes common problems like:

• Connection issues
• Driver errors
• Print spooler problems

6. Reinstall Printer Driver

1. Go to Settings > Printers & Scanners
2. Remove your HP printer
3. Restart the PC
4. Download the full driver from HP's official page:
   🔗 HP DeskJet Plus 4140 All-in-One Printer Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Support

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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VikramTheGreat

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