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Fix:
Restart your router and printer
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Fix (Windows):
Open Control Panel
Go to Devices and Printers
Right-click your HP printer
Select See whatβs printing
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Fix:
Go to Devices and Printers
Right-click your HP printer
Click Set as default printer
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Old drivers can cause communication failure.
Fix:
Visit 123.hp.com
Download and install the latest HP printer driver
Restart your computer
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Fix (Windows):
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Type services.msc
Find Print Spooler
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Allow HP software through firewall
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