It is extremely frustrating when you try to print an important document, and you come to find out that your HP Envy Printer is not working. Oftentimes, this is due to one of several common software problems or connection errors that are affecting your printer. Simple troubleshooting steps can usually get to a solution to the problem quickly so that you can back online to print your documents.
First, after checking to make sure the ink cartridges and properly inserted and that the paper is properly loaded, check your HP Envy print settings. Open the Properties dialog box to ensure that all settings are appropriate for your specific print job.
Check on the levels of both black and color ink in the ink cartridges and if they are low on ink replace them. Make sure there are no paper jams and if there is a paper jam consult your owner’s manual on how to remove it properly. Then, go ahead and cancel all printer jobs in the printer’s queue
Select Printers and Devices from the Windows Control Panel. Locate your HP Envy Printer in the list of devices and then select See What’s Printing. Next, Cancel All Documents and make sure your HP Envy Printer is listed as the default printer.
HP Envy Printer Not Working
Another reason for your HP Envy printer not working could be due to an outdated or non-functioning printer driver. You can either update the printer driver automatically or attempt to update it manually. Here are some easy steps to update the HP Envy Printer Driver manually.
You can update your HP Envy Print Drivers by using Device Manager. Go to Device Manager and Open the Run Dialog Box. Type in “devmgmt.msc” and then Right Click on HP Envy Printer. After this click on Update Driver and then click on Search Automatically to find the most updated software for your HP Envy Printer Driver.
HP Envy Printer Not Connected
HP Envy printer connection problems are the easiest problems to check for and the easiest problems to fix. Try these troubleshooting steps to rapidly check if connection issues are the cause of your HP Envy Printer not working.
First, check the connection cables running from the wall socket to your HP Envy Printer power connector. Then, make sure any cables from your Windows PC are securely connected to the printer and that all USB cables are tightly connected on both ends.
If you are using an Ethernet cable make sure that it is properly in place and that any appropriate lights are in a blinking mode. If there are lights that are not on which are located on the front of your HP Envy Printer unplug the power cord to the printer and then plug it in again. If this still does not work, try using different cables and plugs to see if this corrects the problem.
HP Envy Printer Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi connection to your HP Envy Printer can often be lost after either router or network settings are changed. Reinstituting this Wi-Fi connection can often solve the printing problem. If this doesn’t solve the problem, try troubleshooting other common problems for an inability to connect the printer to Wi-Fi.
Check to make sure your wireless network name or SSID is the correct one and is the same for both your computer and for your HP Envy Printer. Make sure that the encryption method is also the same for both as well. Check that the printer is within an acceptable distance to the wireless router.
In addition, remove any items that may be acting as obstacles between the router and the printer. These could be anything from security cameras to Bluetooth devices to cordless phones. Then check for Wi-Fi connection problems.
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Be sure that your HP Envy Printer is not connected to any guest networks and is fully and strongly connected to your Wi-Fi network.
HP Envy Printer Not Printing
If your HP Envy Printer is not printing it could be due to many reasons. Careful troubleshooting can help to isolate the problem and determine if the issue is due to a hardware or software problem.
A common issue with HP Envy printers not printing is related to the printer’s connection to the computer or network. To fix this, check the printer’s connection. If it’s a wireless printer, ensure it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. For wired printers, verify that the USB cable is securely connected. Sometimes, reconnecting or replacing the cable resolves the issue.
Driver issues can also cause an HP Envy printer not to print. Outdated or corrupted printer drivers may disrupt communication between the computer and the printer.
To solve this, download and install the latest drivers for your HP Envy model from the HP website. This update can often resolve printing issues by ensuring the printer and computer communicate correctly.
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HP Envy Printer not Responding
If your HP Envy Printer is not responding, it is usually due to a printer driver which is incompatible. This could be because the printer driver has become corrupted or is simply outdated. It could also be due to a problem with the Printer Spooler Service.
Restart the Printer Spooler Service by pressing the Windows key + the R key and then enter services.msc into the RUN box. Then scroll down to find the Printer Spooler. Right-click on it and then select Restart. Now check to see if the printer is working.
HP Envy Printer Not turning On
If your HP Envy Printer will not turn on, it could be time for a factory reset. This is a drastic step but may be the only option available to you before calling in a factory-trained technician.
First, check for problems with the power cords and connections. Then go ahead and reset all the default settings. Go to Setup and tap Tools. Then click on Restore Defaults. Tap on Yes and this should restart your HP Envy Printer in the Default setting.
HP Envy Printer Won’t Scan
It is very troublesome to find that your HP Envy Printer won’t scan an important document. This can waste time and prevent important transactions from progressing. This problem is usually due to scanning drivers that are incompletely installed on your PC or disabled.
Unplug the USB cable from the HP Envy printer. Then go to Control Panel Programs and Features. Select all the HP Envy Printer entries and uninstall them. Go to Devices and Printer. Install the latest HP Printer Drivers and under Printer Assistance select Scan to Computer.
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