@Phil2329 wrote:today it printed three copies of a document I tr
Generally, when something does not print, I try 2 or 3 times and when I finally fix the problem I find there are 2 or 3 copies that get printed unless I press the big red X to stop the printing.
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The printer may be waking up from sleep and getting a different Wi-Fi band or a different IP address.
You have multiple PCs. Your printers can be configured to print directly to the printer and bypass the router or you can log into the router and
1 - assign a fixed or reserved IP address so the printer always has the same IP address
2 - rename one of the bands so that each has a different name and the printer can only connect to the 2.4ghz band
The below is all know about your 6458. Hope I am not oversharing.
Watch the reset video or perform the steps. After resetting, you generally have 2 hours to complete the setup. Decide if you want to connect the printer to the router or to print directly to the printer and bypass the router.
Many HP and other OEM printers have problems with the router when the router has two bands and both bands have the same name (SSID). Log into the modem and rename one of the bands. Alternately, contact your ISP and have them rename a band.
Or simply use Wi-Fi direct (but read note below about Instant Ink).
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Do not call any phone numbers shown in any of the videos or revealed by a Bing or Google search unless it is an HP site or video.
You may need to reset your printer.
Disconnecting the USB cable may still leave the printer in the wired or Wi-Fi mode. Connecting an ethernet cable may still leave the printer in Wi-Fi mode. The Wi-Fi reset is used to put Wi-Fi printers into setup mode. Some printers have a semi-reset, a full reset and a factory reset. Please refer to the user manual to find the difference. Some resets are simple and others require a video to understand. Factory resets cannot be revealed in this forum. To do a factory reset of your printer, you must contact HP.
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Wi-Fi reset instructions and videos (if any) are shown below. Generally you have 2 hours to connect your printer after performing the Wi-Fi reset. Note that a reset video may show a slightly different model than yours. Do not call any phone numbers shown in any of the videos unless an HP video or site.
| Microsoft's Copilot may have more recent videos. Watch this video to see how to reset your printer: 64xx using EWS. 64xx using HP Smart The steps below are Wi-Fi only and do not perform a factory reset. Microsoft's Copilot may provide alternate solutions.
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Wi-Fi connection
Ideally, your Wi-Fi printer should connect to the modem or router. If your network has multiple boosters / repeaters, it is possible the printer may connect randomly to any of the units. The router needs to provide the same IP address on every connection. This rarely happens with random connects. An alternate Wi-Fi connection is Wi-Fi direct. Your laptop or smartphone prints directly to the printer and does not go through the router. Note that if you signed up for instant ink or internet printing your printer must also be online through the router. Do not call any phone numbers shown in any of the videos unless an HP video or site.
This video shows how to connect to the router: 64586455601060206420e6000 Wi-Fi Direct can be used to avoid configuring the router. Watch this: 6xxx Wi-Fi Direct is explained on page 31 of the User Manual, this Wi-Fi setup avoids configuring the router. A simple connection to the router can be done by using the WPS pushbutton method. This is explained on page 28 in this User Manual. |
Software
HP updates software periodically. Downloads shown below may be old. You should always visit the Software and Download page to look for new releases. You may need to select an operating system (OS) first. If windows 11 is missing then use 10. You can go as far back as Windows 7, 64bit to get missing drivers. After selecting the OS click the blue Open all button to view all downloads.
Full function printer drivers can be downloaded here: 6xxx Full function software for scanning can be downloaded here: 6xxx You can find all of the software here. You should select the OS and then look for the phrase "Open All" and click that. 64xx60xx |
Documents
All documents are available at the below HP site. The user and reference manuals show how to get status reports and analyze error indicators on printer that have no control panel.
All HP manuals are here: 64xx |
Support Videos - Parts - Disassembly
HP has a YouTube site and there are a number of video in English and other languages. Typically unboxing, clearing paper jams, and cartridge problems. You may also find instructional disassembly videos from other users.
Printer problems could be cleared by one or more of these HP YouTube videos 6000 |
Printer Reference
One or more printer reference is listed below. Typically your printer may be part of a series and use the same software and manual. The exact spec may be different.
Specifications for your system: 64006452645564586432e |
Software same, but the firmware is different
Manuals for 64x are slightly different from each other
The main difference is the ink cartridges.
Let me know if a problem