Windows 10: Should An HP 5255 Printer Be Able To Clearly Print A Shipping Bar Code?

It prints it, but not perfectly clear or straight -yet prints a word doc clearly.

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HP PRINTER MODEL # 5255

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that your printer shows offline.

1. Did this issue started recently? If yes, then what are the recent changes that you have made to the computer prior to this issue?
   

Method 1:


I suggest you refer to the article
Resolving Printer Offline problem using the HP Print and Scan Doctor and perform
the troubleshooting steps mentioned and see if that helps.



Method 2:


I suggest you refer to the article
Troubleshooting offline printer problems
and perform the troubleshooting steps mentioned and see if that helps.

Additional Information:

Change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online”

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027988/windows-10-change-a-printers-status-from-offline-to-online



Hope it helps.



Regards,

Zaki

 

HP OfficeJet 5255 Printer

Uninstall then reinstall your Printer using the correct Drivers and setup information at this HP website.

And there are troubleshooting steps for it there too.

HP Website for your Printer:
http://support.hp.com/ie-en/drivers

HP Printers - Using HP Diagnostic Tools for HP Printers in Windows

http://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c02073861

HP provides a free tool called HP Print and Scan Doctor to diagnose and resolve printing and scanning problems. Download and run

HP Print and Scan Doctor

to quickly and automatically perform several troubleshooting tasks. When this link is clicked, HP Print and Scan Doctor is
downloaded using your Internet browser's download capabilities.

Or you can also ask in the HP Support Forums if the problem continues.

Home - HP Support Community

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HP Printer Offline and Slow to Print

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that your printer shows offline and there is a delay in printing.



1. Did this issue started recently? If yes, then what are the recent changes that you have made to the computer prior to this issue?



HP Print and Scan Doctor is an application software from HP that can help you eliminate any issues with your HP Printer or Scanner Devices. If you are having commons problem with your HP printer or scanner
you can download, install and run HP Print and Scan Doctor Utility to easily scan for the error and troubleshoot them automatically.



Method 1:



Step 1: I suggest you download and run the
HP Print and Scan Doctor and check if it resolves the issue.



Step 2: I suggest you refer to the article
Troubleshooting offline printer problems
and perform the troubleshooting steps mentioned and see if that helps.



Method 2:

If your printer is slow to print, I suggest you refer and follow the suggestions from
HP Printers - Slow Printing (Windows)




Additional Information:

Change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online”

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027988/windows-10-change-a-printers-status-from-offline-to-online



Hope it helps.



Regards,

Zaki