HP Printer Issues After Windows 10 Upgrade

Many users reported HP printer issues post Windows 10 upgrade. The printer stops working, encounters an error or behaves in an unexpected manner.

Download the Diagnostic

There are certain situations when missing entries in your registry and registry corruption causes this problem. Try running a registry scan to identify if there are any such issues.

Click the button below to download and install the Diagnostic
Perform a Registry scan and fix any problems detected.
Restart your computer.

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Restart Printer

A temporary glitch can cause printer issues. Turning off the printer, unplug the power cord, wait for a second, re-plug power cord and turn it on again.

Confirm Updates Installation

During the Windows 10 upgrade process, several updates are installed. It includes critical software updates that enable functioning of your printer and other devices with installed OS version. Due to power failure or any other issue, the updates installation process may have interrupted.

1. Type Change device installation settings in the Search Box of your Taskbar.

2. Select the option labeled Yes, do this automatically (recommended) and then click Save Changes button.

Verify Firewall Conflicts

Printing operation may also stop due to Firewall conflicts. Turn off Windows Firewall security software. If you’re using a third-party Firewall software, refer the Help documentations.

1. Type Windows Firewall with Advanced Security in the Search box.

2. Open it from Search Results.

3. Expand Windows Firewall with Advanced Security on Local Computer node.

4. Click Action menu, choose Properties.

5. Set the Firewall State to Off in following tabs:

Domain Profile
Private Profile
Public Profile

6. Click OK.

Set Active Printer as Default

Go to the Devices and Printers page in the Control Panel and make sure the current printer is set as default.

1. Type Devices and Printers in the Search Box of your Taskbar.

2. Open it from the Search Results.

3. You have a new page opened in the Control Panel window.

4. Check whether your current printer has a green color tick. If it doesn’t have, right click it and select Set as default.

Use HP Print & Scan Doctor

A free tool from HP can identify and diagnose various printing issues. Visit the HP Print & Scan Doctor official download page to get it and check for possible problems.

1. Download, install and launch HP Print & Scan Doctor.

2. You have theWelcome page on your screen. Select your current printer, choose Next.

3. Click Fix Printing in the subsequent page.

4. It’ll show you actionable results. Passed tests will be indicated with a green color tick. Click Test Printer to test it or click Skip button.

5. Do you see a critical red icon? Read the instructions and fix the issue accordingly.

6. To diagnose Firewall conflicts, click the Network menu, and select Troubleshoot Firewalls option.