pc not talking to printer

[Caz8]

I can not seem to print now from my PC. I ran a test and the attention says More than one access point/router has been found that matches your wireless network name. would this stop the printer. The documents I have sent are in the queue but i can not get them to print. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. It used to be fine until recently. 

[Betty0610]

@Caz8

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Are you using the HP Smart App on your PC? If not, you may try and install to see if that works: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c04675142. If yes, uninstall and reinstall it.

If the issue persists, try these steps:

Let's run the HP Print and Scan Doctor:

Use this link for details on using the HP Print and Scan doctor: https://hp.care/2JyaC93

If the issue still persists, let's do a root uninstall and reinstall of the software:

Unplug any USB cable, if any, before doing this.

1.) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features

2.) Select your HP Printer

3.) Select Uninstall

4.) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers

5.) 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'

6.) Open up 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

13.)  Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.

14.) Type c:/programdata and click Ok. Go to Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.

15.) Restart the computer.

Once done, please download and install the software from here:

https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers

Let me know if this helps.

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Thanks!

Have a great day!

[Caz8]

Hi, thanks for this. I did use print and scan doctor. It turned out that my printer said there were 2 routers with same name and it was confused. I uninstalled and reinstalled and it's solved the print issue, however, now I tried to scan a document and it says I have to download scan software which I tried to do but when the window came up to chose the device to update it would not let me select it. Bit fed up with my printer at the moment as you can prob guess

[Betty0610]

Did you download the full feature software of the printer? Because the scanning software is a part of that.

And did you try using the HP Smart App?

[Caz8]

Yes and yes, I have tried so much and now I am giving up with it. I am now using the windows scan facility because my hp hp envy just won't do it. Won't be buying HP again that's for sure 

[TEJ1602]

@Caz8

You may need to instead go into your router settings and try changing the channel manually. Experiment with different channels to see which one works best.

Use HP Print and Scan Doctor

Download HP Print and Scan Doctor and run the program. It will automatically diagnose and fix any printer connectivity issues. 

For more information, go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/topic/printscandoctor

Update the printer firmware

Download available firmware updates from the HP website

With the printer on and connected to the computer, go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads, and then identify your printer. Look for and install any available firmware updates. Refer to the document HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware

Assign manual IP to the printer

The steps on how to set a manual IP address can be found here.

For the DNS servers please use 8.8.8.8 for the Manual Preferred DNS Server and 8.8.4.4 for the Alternate DNS server. These are Google’s public DNS servers.

Add a TCP/IP port

1. Print a Network Configuration Report from the Printer Settings or Wireless menu.
2. Right-click your printer, select Printer Properties, click the Ports tab and then click Add Port.
3. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click New Port.
4. Follow the instructions to add a new port using the information listed on the Network Configuration Report.
5. Try printing.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[Caz8]

I do not have a printing problem now just a scanning problem. Yes I've checked I have downloaded the full software, yes I've uninstalled and reinstalled my device, yes I've used print and scan doctor and no it didn't solve my issue. I wanted an easy to use, no hassle printer and scanner and this was supposed to be it. My theory was get an HP device so it would be easier to talk to my HP laptop. As I say I will not buy HP again, way too complicated to do simple stuff. I give up with it. Wish I had saved my money. Sorry

[TEJ1602 · Accepted solution]

@Caz8

We shall escalate this issue to the concerned team.

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