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So I have a Windows 7 Pro and a HP Envy 5530 All In One which has been working great until Netgear Orbi firewall installation, by Netgear support 1 month ago. Now print requests from my desktop are stuck in the print queue however mobile print requests print fine. Figured I'd ask the community, first timer, for some help.

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Hi @PJ3755,

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

 

I'd be happy to help you! 

 

Troubleshoot print jobs stuck in the queue with your Windows computer.

 

Reset the Windows printing environment

  • Stop the print spooler, delete print job files, and then restart the computer and the printer.
  • Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord.
  • In Windows, search for and open Services.
  • In the Services window, right-click Print Spooler, and then click Stop.

Stopping the Print Spooler from the Services window

  • After the Print Spooler stops, close the Services window.
  • In Windows, open File Explorer.
  • Browse to C: > Windows > System 32 > spool > PRINTERS.
  • Delete all files in the PRINTERS folder.
  • Shut down your computer.
  • Reconnect the power cord to the printer, and then turn it on.
  • Turn on the computer.

 

Uninstall HP print driver and use HP Smart (Windows)

  • Uninstall the HP print driver and install and use HP Smart on a Windows computer.
  • Disconnect any USB cables from the printer.
  • In Windows, search for and open Add or remove programs.
  • Look for your HP printer name in the list of programs.
  • If you find your printer, click the printer name, and then click Uninstall.
  • If you do not find your printer, search for and open Printers & scanners, click your printer, and then click Remove device.
  • If a User Account Control message displays, click Yes.
  • Follow the instructions to complete the software removal, and then restart the computer.
  • Go to 123.hp.com to download and install HP Smart.

 

Click here for further assistance. 

 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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