Why is my printer connected but not printing?

My printer won’t print Make sure there is paper in the tray (s), check the ink or toner cartridges aren’t empty, the USB cable is plugged in or the printer is connected to Wi-Fi. And if it is a network or wireless printer, try using a USB cable instead.

Why is my HP printer connected but not printing?

Make sure your devices are properly connected with each other, and the network or the cable you use to connect these devices is normal. You can also try restarting your HP printer. Turn it off completely and unplug the power cord, leave it for a couple of minutes, and then plug the cord back and power on the printer.

What to do if printer is not printing?

What to Do When Your Printer Won’t Print a Document

1. Check Your Printer’s Error Lights.
2. Clear the Printer Queue.
3. Solidify the Connection.
4. Ensure You Have the Right Printer.
5. Install the Drivers and Software.
6. Add Printer.
7. Check that Paper Is Installed (Not Jammed)
8. Fiddle with the Ink Cartridges.

How do I fix an HP printer that is printing blank?

5 simple fixes to try:

1. Check ink cartridges.
2. Run the Windows printer troubleshooter.
3. Update the printer driver.
4. Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor.
5. Configure Print Spooler service.

Why the printer is not responding?

If your printer fails to respond to a job: Check that all printer cables are connected properly and be sure that the printer is turned on. If everything is connected properly and powered up, go to the computer’s “control panel” from the “start” menu. Cancel all documents and try printing again.

How can you tell if a printhead is clogged?

HP printheads clog periodically as small amounts of ink or dust dry up and collect in the nozzle. Faint, streaky or spotty prints are all common signs of a clog but a simple cleaning can usually get your HP ink cartridges working again. Printheads clog due to infrequent cartridge use.

How do I fix my printer not printing black ink?

Some Basic Things To Start

1. Turn off your printer, unplug from the power source and disconnect USB cables as well.
2. Print a “Quality Diagnostic Report” or a “Print Test Page”.
3. You can usually find this option on your printer’s display screen.
4. Check printer ink levels to double check the ink volume in your cartridges.

How do I stop printing blank pages?

Select your printer and then select Manage > Printing Preferences and then select Skip Blank Page.