Sometimes the screen simply displays, “printer in error state”. It can mean that there is a problem with your printer itself. The ‘printer in error’ can also arise due to faulty or incompatible printer driver. Let’s have a look on hp printer in error state windows 10.
Some common troubleshooting ways to fix the error:
· Check for any new updates on your software.
· You can check if the printer is working on any other device and if it is working there.
· If there are any other cables attached to the printer remove them too.
· Press and hold the power button for 15-20 seconds.
· Download and install the HP Print and Scan doctor software, for printer is an error state HP. If you are facing an issue with printer drives.
How do I get my printer out of an error state?
1. Make ports settings changes
Press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard > type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter to open the Device Manager
Click View on the top menu > select Show hidden devices
Right-click Ports (COM & LPT) > select Proprieties
Open the Port settings tab in the Properties window
Select Use any interrupt assigned to the port
Check the box next to Enable legacy Plug and Play detection > click OK
Reboot your computer and see if it fixed the issue
2. Make sure that your printer is Online
Open the Control Panel > select Devices and Printers Select Printer
If you see that your printer has the Offline status, right-click on it and select Use Printer Online If it was able to go online, you will see the Ready message instead of Offline.
Hope you find this helpful,
Jim Wick