Why won't the HP printer print and what should I do?

If an office worker or a user working remotely does not have sufficient knowledge in the field of pairing multifunctional devices, it can be problematic to solve the problem with the printing settings. To quickly cope with a complex task, you should refer to the instructions of the printing device or use the help of Internet resources.

If an HP printer refuses to print the required volume of documents with a refilled cartridge, this causes a lot of bewilderment for the user.

When the peripheral does not print, a malfunction may be caused by a number of hardware or software failures. The former include:

• lack of ink, toner in the cartridge;
• malfunction of one of the devices;
• incorrect connection of cables;
• mechanical damage to office equipment.

It is also possible that inside the printer mechanism paper jam.

Software problems include:

• failure in printer firmware;
• malfunctions in the operating system of a computer, laptop;
• outdated or incorrectly selected software;
• incorrect setting of required functions inside the PC.

The lack of the necessary pairing is solved in different ways. It happens that you just need to be careful check network cable - whether it is plugged into an outlet, and also make sure reliability of the USB wire connection and reconnect... In some cases, this is enough for office equipment to work.

Often, printing is not possible due to faulty printhead. In this case, the device needs to be replaced. If office equipment shows an empty cartridge, it must be refill with ink or toner, depending on the specifics of the device. After replacement or refilling, the printer usually starts to function.

In certain situations, problems are specificwhen inexperienced users just wonder what to do. For example, after installing the printer, the indicator blinks or the computer does not see the office equipment at all. This is possible if the peripheral device is connected via a USB cable. When pairing is done over the network using Wi-Fi, there may be other malfunctions.

Very often malfunctions of a peripheral device are caused by the use of used cartridges... With new printheads, users are trying to print PDFs and other documents onto plain paper. In this case, in order to guarantee the reliable operation of office equipment, it is necessary to use original cartridges and consumables.

Check the operation of the printing device from a laptop or from a computer very simple. If all the wires are correctly connected to the printer, the office equipment indicator lights up green, and a characteristic icon appears in the PC tray, then the pairing is set up. The user now needs to print a test page.

If the machine is not ready, you should forcefully install software (from the supplied disk or find the required driver on the Internet) and after installation restart the PC.Use the "Control Panel", in the "Devices and Printers" tab, click "Add a device" and select the model of office equipment. You can also use the work of the "Wizard" by activating the "Add Printer".

It often happens when the pairing of office equipment and a personal computer is performed incorrectly... If the printer does not work, you need to start looking for possible malfunctions from this point.

Algorithm of actions:

1. check the presence of voltage in the network and connect the power cord to the outlet (preferably to the surge protector);
2. connect a laptop and a printing machine using a new USB cable or any suitable for use;
3. reconnect both devices using the USB cable, but in different ports.

If the cable and ports are functioning properly, the office equipment icon should appear in the tray. You can also verify the identification of the printer by the operating system if you go to the "Device Manager". Among the designations of network adapters, hard drives, mouse, keyboard, you need to find the corresponding line.

When it comes to wireless connection, you must check for Wi-Fi network and the possibility of transferring data in this way. Not every printer model provides the option to accept documents and images for printing using the above method. Therefore, such an important nuance should also be taken into account.

Problems caused by software are not uncommon. They are found in both new and old models of printers when the setup for copying documents fails. Among other things, the user can download to the laptop incompatible software, which will not affect the activation of office equipment and laptop.

Modern printer models are easily detected by a computer. If the wire pairing is done correctly, the peripheral device will be detected, but naturally will not function without software. You will need to download and install a driver to set up your printer and start printing.

If the printing machine, after the correct connection, did not offer to install the driver into the operating system, the necessary work will have to be done independently, forcibly. There are 3 common ways to install a driver on an OS:

1. Go to the "Device Manager" and in the "Printer" line, open the right mouse button and select "Update driver".
2. Load a special software download and update program, such as Driver Booster, on your desktop. Install on your computer, run and follow the instructions.
3. Find software over the internet. To do this, enter the required query in the browser search - the printer model, then download the necessary software from the official website.

For inexperienced users, the second option is considered the best solution. Even if the driver fails, reinstalling the software will eliminate the problem.... When everything is ready, you can try to print the document in the queue from Word.

If the user is faced with exactly such a problem, in this case, the possible reasons may be:

• the print head is out of order;
• the coloring matter has dried in the nozzles;
• the paint inside the case is dry or missing;
• the contact group is clogged;
• The transparency film has not been removed from the platen (in new cartridges).

Certain models of printing machines provide an option thanks to which the user knows when a consumable is running out... The printer will inform him about this.

In some cases, if non-original ink is used, the printing apparatus may report the absence of colorant, but will not block functions... If such messages are boring, you need to open the "Properties of office equipment", go to the "Ports" tab, disable the "Allow two-way data exchange" option and continue working.

Often, the printer is used 1-2 times a month to print 3-4 pages, which negatively affects the nozzles. The ink in the cartridge will gradually dry out and it may be difficult to resume printing. To effectively clean the working surface of the nozzles, you will need to use special products, because normal cleaning will not help.

To clean the nozzles, the cartridge must be immersed in a container with distilled water for a day, but with such a condition that only the nozzles remain immersed in the liquid.

If the printer still refuses to print with the correct connection and the presence of the necessary driver in the operating system, it is highly likely that the chip is out of order. In this case, you will have to buy a new cartridge.

Before activating an HP laser or inkjet printer, you must carefully read the user manual... You need to connect as described in the instructions. Do not use cables of questionable quality, install software downloaded from a trusted site.

If a disc comes in the box, the driver should be loaded from this optical drive. In the process, you should use the consumables recommended by the manufacturer - paper, paint, toner. If the printer is not detected, you need to use the settings in the operating system, in particular, the "Connection Wizard" function.

Most of the problems, why the printer does not print, can be easily solved. Usually, users cope with emerging situations on their own - they carefully re-read the instructions for office equipment, install the necessary software, connect the USB cable to another port, perform settings in the operating system, change the cartridge. There is nothing complicated here, and if you devote enough time to the question, the printing device will definitely work.

For a more detailed overview of how to troubleshoot an HP printer not printing, see the following video: