How to Fix HP Printer is not Responding Issue

Is your HP Printer is not Responding to your commands? What will you do to fix the HP Printer is not responding?


Well, there are a number of users who encounter the same issue many times while printing with your HP printer. The main reason behind ,is the outdated or corrupted printer drivers that stop printers from working.

HP Printer is not responding


How to Fix HP Printer is not Responding issue

1. Restart the Printer Spooler Service

Ensure that HP printer spooler services are working fine on your printer. If the spooler is not working try to fix it br following below steps:

  • Press Window logo and R to open the Run command.
  • Enter service.msc in the run box and hit enter.
  • Locate Printer spooler from the list of tasks.
  • Right click on it and restart.
  • Check your HP printer is working now.

2. Reinstall HP Printer Drivers

Another method to fix HP Printer is not responding. To reinstall HP printer drivers. Follow the below steps to reinstall HP Printer drivers.


  • Open Run Command by pressing Windows logo + R from your keyboard.
  • Now enter devmgmt.ms
  • From the printer category right click on your printer and uninstall it.
  • Check the option “delete the driver software for this device” and confirm the uninstallation.
  • Now that the printer drivers are removed, you need to install the printer driver again.
  • After installation of updated drivers, you need to add a printer with your system.


3. Use Windows Troubleshooter Tool

Windows Troubleshooter Tool is another way to fix HP Printer is not responding. It’s windows by default tool to fix some common errors in printers.

  • Navigate to the control panel.
  • Right Click on device and printers.
  • Select Troubleshoot option.
  • Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the troubleshooting process.

4. Updating Printer Drivers

If none of the above methods don’t work, then try to update the printer drivers. Visit the manufacturer's website and download the latest printer driver according to your requirement. Ensure that you download the correct driver meant for your printer. You can search with the printer model number to find the driver for your printer.

  • Follow the below steps to download and update drivers:
  • Launch the Run Command by pressing Windows+R.
  • Type “devmgmt.msc” and hit Enter.
  • In Device Manager Navigate to the hardware.
  • Now Open “Print queues”.
  • Select the “Update driver” by right clicking on your printer hardware option.
  • Follow the Popup Command to Install latest drivers.
  • Make sure you restart your computer before using.


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