@njnanajan, Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
It sounds frustrating to deal with a printer that won't cooperate! Let's try a few steps to troubleshoot this issue:
Check Printer Status:
- Go to your computer's Control Panel.
- Select Devices and Printers.
- Right-click on your HP printer and see if there's an option to Resume Printing or Set as Default Printer.
Clear Print Queue:
- In the same Devices and Printers window, double-click on your HP printer.
- A window showing the print queue should open. Right-click on each document and select Cancel to clear the queue.
Restart Printer and Computer:
- Turn off your printer and unplug it from the power source.
- Restart your computer.
- Plug the printer back in and turn it on.
Check Printer Connection:
- Ensure your printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
- You can also try reconnecting the printer to the network by following the printer's manual instructions.
Update Printer Drivers:
- Go to the HP website and download the latest drivers for your printer model.
- Install the drivers and restart your computer.
Run HP Print and Scan Doctor:
- HP offers a free tool called HP Print and Scan Doctor that can diagnose and fix many printing issues.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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