Windows 10: HP5240 stopped printing from computer.

HP 5240 (20A04D) displays Device is Unavailable. This printer stopped printing. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the driver and tried other connections other than Wireless, i.e. ethernet cable, usb. Can't get it to work.

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Printing stopped with November upgrade

Hey Prestonpdx,

I would suggest you check if the print spooler is running. Start/Stop print spooler service. Follow the steps below.

• 
  Press Windows key + R, type services.msc
  and press Enter.
  
• 
  From the list, locate Print Spooler service.
  
• 
  Double click on the service and select Stop.
  
• 
  Restart the computer, repeat step 1&2.
  
• 
  Double click on the service and check if the service is started.
  

Get back to us with the updated status, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Window 10 Print Queue

Hi,



Thank you for your reply.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

• 
  Press Windows +R.
  
• 
  Type services.msc
  in the box.
  
• 
  Search and Select Print spooler.
  
• 
  Right click on print Spooler and stop and restart the services and check if it helps.
  

Note: Make sure that Print Spooler should be Automatic in services.



Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

Windows 10 client doesn't load the print driver from the XP print server

Hi,

To assist you better, I would like to ask some questions:

Which Printer drivers are installed in #2 computer? Windows 10 or Windows XP?

Are you facing any issues with Printer after installing Windows XP drivers in #3 Computer?

I suggest you to Stop and Start the Print Spooler services by following the steps provided below:

• Press Windows key + R key, type services.msc
  and press Enter.
• From the list, locate Print Spooler service.
• Double click on the service and select Stop and click on
  Apply and OK.
• Restart the computer, repeat step 1&2.
• Double click on the service and check if the service is started.
  

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status and we'll be glad to assist you.