HP printer users might face an initial printer malfunctioning issue in their windows 10 operating system. The article deals with few easy steps that can fix the issue without having to do much.

 Many users who have installed HP printers for home and office purposes encounter printer problems if the operating that they use is windows 10. Printers stop functioning properly after upgrading the system to windows 10. Searching for the right ways to handle the issue instantly may take a lot of time and the tasks could be delayed. Knowing some of the quick hacks to address the problem can save one from spending extra money to get the issues fixed in the repair shop. Before going ahead with printing or scan, one should make sure to start the computer once after upgrading it to windows 10. Before one calls on the HP printer technical support number can use some the understanding and few tricks to get the printer to work.

However, these swift steps can help in addressing the glitch effectively:

1.    Make sure all the windows updates are installed: Upgrading the system to windows 10 involves installation of important updates that support the full functionality of the computer and the connected devices. If not, then the printer might not work properly.

2.    Printer and firewall issues can be checked by HP printer and scan doctor: Printing and scanning problems can be diagnosed by the free tool provided by HP printers. Several troubleshooting tasks can be performed by quickly downloading and installing this application. Support for HP printer can assist with installing the HP printer and scan doctor.

3.    Check if the printer spooler service is running: Check in the list of the services running on windows 10 to see if the printer spooler is running. Printer spooler is available on the local services of the control panel. If it is stopped then press start and if it is on start click the restart option.

4.    The printer should be set as default: Check if the printer is set as the default printing device in the devices and printer list. The printer driver should contain the name of the printer that is connected and the icon should have a green tick if the right printer is connected.

5.    Uninstall the HP drivers and software which could be the problem: If the printer connects through the USB cable, disconnect the cable. In the Programs and features search the name of the HP printer and click uninstall. Follow the instructions to complete the steps for uninstalling and the restart the computer.

6.    Reinstall the HP driver and software for an updated version: Download and install the latest version with all the features that the model supports.

7.    Restart the computer: After finishing up with reinstalling the driver restart the computer and then turn on the printer.

8.    Connect the printer: Connect the printer to the computer using the USB cable if the printer is connected to the wireless network. Then try to print. Most of the time if one is able to print then the problem is with the wireless printing environment.

If the steps are looking complicated enough to be executed users can just connect to HP printer technical support number and have a word with the technicians who are available. These technicians can help with easy solution without much wastage of time.