Trying to print but HP Smart is trying to fax

[themadtrader]

I installed the HP Fax driver a few days ago. Since then, when I try to print, HP Smart tries to fax. I tried to figure this out and reinstalled HP Smart to no avail.

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@themadtrader 

Welcome to the HP User Community.

Check to make sure that the printer / device you want to use is selected in HP Smart.

and

Check that the printer / device you want to use is selected as the Default Printing device.

Examples

HP Smart - Windows - Simple PDF print - Menu options

HP_Smart_W10_PDF_Print_9

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Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer

Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default

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HP Printer Support Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more

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[themadtrader]

Thanks for your assistance...you solved my problem!

[Dragon-Fur]

@themadtrader 

Excellent.

You are welcome.

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