Don’t panic if your HP printer says “Paused” and won’t print. This is a known issue, and usually there are simple solutions. In this post, we’re going to detail why this occurs and how to remedy it fast Read more
Why Is My HP Printer Paused?
- Print spooler issues
- Manual pause from the print queue
- Outdated or corrupt printer drivers
- Network or USB connectivity problems
- Paper jams or ink issues
How to Check If Your HP Printer Is Paused
Follow these steps to resume printing:
1. Resume from Print Que
- Open Devices and Printers.
- Right-click your HP printer.
- Click See what’s printing.
- Go to the Printer menu.
- Uncheck Pause Printing.
2. Restart the Print Spooler Service
- Press
Windows + R, typeservices.msc, and hit Enter. - Scroll down and find Print Spooler.
- Right-click and choose Restart.
3. Reinstall or Update Printer Drivers
Visit the HP Support Website.
- Visit the HP Support Website.
- Download and install the latest drivers for your printer model.
Fix HP Printer Paused on Mac
If you’re on a Mac and your HP printer is paused:
- Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
- Select your HP printer.
- Click Resume if available.
- If it doesn’t work, remove and re-add the printer.
Conclusion
A paused HP printer can be the source of frustration, but it is usually an easy problem to solve. Give the above steps a shot, and you should be printing again in short order. If not, it’s time to get serious help.
