How to Solve Printer not found or recognized?

Printer Setup Issue
by Chris Woakes

It is not a big problem when the printer not found or recognized. You can easily solve it by using some easy methods that we provide in this blog. There are many reasons behind this problem that we discussed in further blog. Read and follow all the steps properly with precaution to solve any Printer Setup Issue. Let’s start:

Reason behind Printer Not Found or Recognized

There are different reasons due which this problem is occurring:

  • Incorrect Printer Settings
  • Outdated and Corrupted Drivers
  • Connectivity Problems
  • Printer’s Malfunction
  • Wrong Settings on Printer

How to Fix

Above we discussed about the reasons due to which the problem of HP printer offline is occur. Now you can explore the solutions to solve this problem.

Basic Tasks

Start form the basic, first of all check the all the hardware connection of the printer like USB cables and power cables. Then reboot the printer to fix some minor issues. Also check on the printer’s display for any error.

Network Settings

Ensure that the HP printer is connect to the right WiFi network, if it is not, then reconnect the printer and connect it to correct wifi. And most important set the printer as a default printer on the computer.

Driver Updates

To update the drivers of the HP printer, use the steps given below:

  • Go to the Device Manager on the computer.
  • Choose the printer on the given list of devices.
  • Right click on the printer name which you want to update driver.
  • Then click on the Update Driver or Update Driver Software.
  • Select the search automatically for driver updates.
  • Now you need to follow onscreen instruction.
  • It automatically detects the drivers and restarts the printer.

Reset the HP printer

If your problem is still exist after follow the above given methods, then you need to reset the printer to restore it factory default settings. Steps are:

  • Turn off the printer and plug out the power cable.
  • Then wait for 30 seconds.
  • Turn on the printer again, and press the Resume button for 10-20 seconds.
  • A light is start blink on the printer.
  • When it turns solid or off, printer is reset.

This way you can reset the printer. After reset the printer, do perform the HP Printer Setup process again.

Conclusion

This guide is helping you to overcome the problem of Printer not found or recognized by using the simple and easy to use methods.