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Print Dr can't find the printer
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Try to clear and reset the print spooler:
In the search box on the taskbar, type services, and then select Services in the list of results.
Select the Standards tab, and then double-click Print Spooler in the list of services.
Select Stop, and then select OK.
In the search box on the taskbar, enter %WINDIR%system32spoolprinters, select %WINDIR%system32spoolPRINTERS in the list of results, and then delete all files in the folder.
In the search box on the taskbar, search for services, and then select Services in the list of results.
Select the Standards tab, and the double-click Print Spooler in the list of services.
Select Start, select Automatic in the Startup Type box, and then select OK.
Please, keep me posted
There were no pending print jobs. The spooler stopped and started normally.
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Did it help you at all?
No. Sorry. HPPSD r still can't find the printer. I have a new download of the printer drivers. Should I uninstall and reinstall them?
Please, try to install and uninstall them
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Reinstalled drivers. No connection still. How do I force a factory reset on the printer?
Hang on...
Take your time
Done 1. Done 2. Done 3.
Great! You are going well
Done 4. Done 5.
Did it help?
I have gone through the printer setup wizard. Still can't find the printer. I have checked the USB connection - OK. The printer/scanner DID work several days ago...
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First, run the printer's offline troubleshooter in the Help program. Getting help automatically runs diagnostics and takes the correct steps to solve most printer problems.
Another laptop successfully connected wirelessly. I'll try wireless from this PC.
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Still trying to connect via wireless.
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Take your time
Printer shows red wireless icon. USB is never able to connect
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Do you have any other usb?
I have moved the USB from a 4-port hub to the spare USB port on the PC. No effect
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thank you for this information
On the 4-port hub I have an external SSD and mouse dongle
Did the wireless connection with your printer and laptop work?
No. Printer setup app and HPPSDr both can't see the wireless
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Please, try to do the following steps
Click the Start button> Settings> Devices> Printers & scanners.
Open scanners & printers settings
Select the printer, and then click the Open Queue button.
Under Document Name, select all documents from the list, and then click Document and click Cancel.
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