Printer name does not appear, Printer does not print, Verify the following – HP Deskjet D2345 Printer User Manual

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Printer name does not appear

If the printer software seems to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in
the list of printers when you click Print on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control
Panel, try reinstalling the printer software.

To reinstall the printer software
1.

Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on the
computer.

Note

To quit an antivirus program, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

2.

Uninstall the printer software:
a.

Insert the printer software CD into the drive, and then follow the onscreen
instructions.

Note

If the installation program does not start automatically, click your

CD drive letter in Windows Explorer, then double-click the setup.exe file.
For example, double-click D:\setup.exe.

b.

When prompted, click Remove All.

3.

Reinstall the printer software:
a.

Insert the printer software CD into the drive.

b.

Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

4.

Restart the antivirus program.

Printer does not print

Verify the following

Check the printer cable connection

Clear the print queue

If the printer still does not print

Verify the following

Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing:

The printer is connected to the power source.

The cable connections are secure.

The printer is turned on.

The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly
installed.
For more information, see

Print cartridges

and

Installation instructions

.

The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray.

The printer cover is closed.

The rear access door is attached.

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