HP LaserJet Pro M521 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 241)

Solve product software problems with Windows
● A print driver for the product is not visible in the Printer folder
● An error message was displayed during the software installation
● The product is in Ready mode, but nothing prints
A print driver for the product is not visible in the Printer folder
1. Reinstall the product software.
NOTE: Close any applications that are running. To close an application that has an icon in the
system tray, right-click the icon, and select Close or Disable.
2. Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer.
An error message was displayed during the software installation
1. Reinstall the product software.
NOTE: Close any applications that are running. To close an application that has an icon in the
system tray, right-click the icon, and select Close or Disable.
2. Check the amount of free space on the drive where you are installing the product software. If
necessary, free up as much space as you can, and reinstall the product software.
3. If necessary, run the Disk Defragmenter, and reinstall the product software.
The product is in Ready mode, but nothing prints
1. Print a configuration page, and verify the product functionality.
2. Verify that all of the cables are correctly seated and within specifications. This includes the USB
and power cables. Try a new cable.
3. Verify the IP address on the configuration page matches the IP address for the software port. Use
one of the following procedures:
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
a. Click Start.
b. Click Settings.
c. Click Printers and Faxes (using the default Start menu view) or click Printers (using the
Classic Start menu view).
d. Right-click the product driver icon, and then select Properties.
e. Click the Ports tab, and then click Configure Port.
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