{"id":156,"date":"2022-11-09T09:21:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T09:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.net\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2023-05-03T12:19:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T12:19:55","slug":"hp-printer-paused-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.net\/blog\/hp-printer-paused-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix HP Printer Paused Error &#8211; [3 Methods]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to accomplishing printing tasks with ease and quality, HP Printers are best known to deliver results that fit every need of every user. However, when the printer stops responding or shows the \u201cPaused\u201d error, it raises questions about its efficiency and credibility. If you are encountering an <strong>\u201cHP Printer paused error\u201d<\/strong> whenever you try to print something, it could be because of various reasons. Outdated drivers, a faulty print spooler, a paper jam, or you must have left the device powered on without using it for a long time.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why Do We Face \u201cHP Printer Paused Error\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several factors responsible that lead your HP printer to the \u201cPaused\u201d or \u201cNot Responding\u201d state. So, check the main causes below along with that, you will also find our troubleshooting guide to get rid of this problem.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>If you use outdated or corrupt HP Printer drivers, \u201c<strong>HP printer paused<\/strong>\u201d is shown.<\/li>\n<li>Establishing a connection between the PC and the Printer using the damaged USB Cables.<\/li>\n<li>The Print Spooler of the printer may have technical issues<\/li>\n<li>When the ink level is declining, the printer goes into a \u201cpaused\u201d state.<\/li>\n<li>Paper jamming issue<\/li>\n<li>The printhead may not be in good condition<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.net\/blog\/hp-printer-offline\/\">HP Printer Offline<\/a> issue<\/li>\n<li>The printer is not used for a long time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">How to Fix HP Printer Paused Error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let\u2019s check all the troubleshooting techniques below to learn how to fix \u201c<strong>HP Printer paused window 10<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Ensure the \u201cPaused\u201d option is not checked\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>First, go to the \u201cSettings\u201d option to see if the \u201cpaused\u201d option is checked or not.<\/li>\n<li>Next, go to the \u201cControl Panel\u201d of your HP printer.<\/li>\n<li>Then, you will have to press the <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Pause<strong>\u201d<\/strong> button to prevent your printer from going into <strong>\u201c<\/strong>paused<strong>\u201d<\/strong> mode.<\/li>\n<li>Thereafter, follow each and every on-screen instruction.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, open the <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Taskbar<strong>\u201d<\/strong> of your computer system and double-click on your printer icon.<\/li>\n<li>After this, you will see the list of all the available documents that you are willing to print.<\/li>\n<li>Here, give right-click on the <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Paused<strong>\u201d<\/strong> status and then, click on \u201cResume\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We hope with the procedure mentioned above, you easily succeed in fixing Paused Error of your HP printer. But if not, see the next technique below.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Change Your HP Printer Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>To get rid of the <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Printer paused<strong>\u201d <\/strong>problem, go to the<strong> \u201cStart\u201d<\/strong> button and then <strong>\u201cSettings\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, click on the <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Printer<strong>\u201d<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Then, right-click on your HP printer icon.<\/li>\n<li>Now, remove the checkmark from the <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Pause Printing<strong>\u201d<\/strong> or<strong> \u201cWork Offline\u201d<\/strong> options if they are enabled.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, power off the printer and disconnect it from the network or USB cable.<\/li>\n<li>Now, connect your PC\/laptop with the help of a parallel cable.<\/li>\n<li>Power on your HP Printer again by hitting the Power button.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, you can try to print a test page to check the printer for the error.<\/li>\n<li>If your printer problem is fixed then, it is good. But if not, check another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.net\/blog\/hp-printer-problems-troubleshooting\/\">troubleshooting method<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Update Or Reinstall HP Printer Driver<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Corrupt printer drivers may also cause a <strong>\u201c<\/strong>paused<strong>\u201d<\/strong> error. So, update them first and try to print something later.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Go to the<strong> \u201cControl Panel\u201d<\/strong> of your PC.<\/li>\n<li>In the next step, click on the <strong>\u201cDevices and Printers\u201d<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Thereafter, select and right-click on your printer to choose the <strong>\u201cUninstall\u201d<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Please follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the drivers.<\/li>\n<li>Reboot your PC<\/li>\n<li>Launch your web browser and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.hp.com\/us-en\/drivers\/printers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">visit the official site<\/a> <\/strong>of the HP printer.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the<strong> \u201cDownload\u201d<\/strong> button and provide your HP printer model number and name.<\/li>\n<li>Later, click on the latest and most suitable drivers for your printer.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>\u201cDownload Button\u201d <\/strong>to download printer drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Fix \u201cWhy Is My HP Printer Paused\u201d In Other Ways\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In case, the above tips were not helpful in fixing the \u201cHP printer paused error\u201d, check the alternative troubleshooting methods below.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Check the ink cartridges of the HP printer. Make sure cartridges are clean and of good quality. Remove duplicate cartridges.<\/li>\n<li>A paper jam can also cause the printer in a \u201cPaused\u201d state. So, make sure you install papers in an appropriate manner in the printer\u2019s tray.<\/li>\n<li>Another thing you need to make sure that the printhead of your printer should not be clogged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We hope that you must have resolved your HP Printer paused error using the troubleshooting methods given in this blog. You can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.net\/\">HP Printer Support<\/a> if you require further help and suggestions for the \u201cPrinter Paused\u201d problem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677759049482\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I get my printer out of pause mode?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Follow the steps to get the printer out of pause mode:<br\/>First off, open the Control Panel and then choose Devices and Printers, Next, right-click the printer, and choose the option See what&#8217;s printing, After that, tap on the top Printer menu, Lastly, to remove the checkmark and resume printing, hit on the Pause Printing option.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677759050802\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I fix my HP printer paused?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To solve this issue, firstly, in the PC\u2019s taskbar, tap on the &#8220;HP Printer&#8221; icon. Once you do so, a list of all the documents appears on the screen. Among all, right-click on the documents that show the &#8220;Status&#8221; listing of &#8220;Paused&#8221;. Finally, tap on the Resume button. Once you do so, your printer starts working again.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677759051835\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why does my printer keep saying paused?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Basically, while using a network or printing from a laptop, this problem can occur. If you are printing any paper and it goes into the pending status, then the printer keep saying paused. It happens if the printer is either in the condition \u201cPause Printing \u201cor \u201cWork Offline\u201d mode.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677759052854\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I Unpause my HP Envy printer?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For this, follow the below instructions:<br\/>Very first, under \u201cHardware and Sound\u201d, choose &#8216;Devices and Printers&#8217;. Once found, right-click on your printer and select the option &#8216;See what Printing&#8217;. Doing so will show you if there are any print jobs paused. To resume the print, right-click on the document and choose the option resume. If you want to cancel the job then tap on the cancel option.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677759053827\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I fix my HP printer paused on my Mac?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">First of all, select the Apple menu > System Preferences, After that, tap on the \u201cPrint &amp; Scan option and choose your printer from the list, Next Open Print Queue, and Resume a paused printer.\u00a0<br\/><strong>Note<\/strong>: If the print attempt fails then your print queue can pause automatically. Usually, this happens due to a paper jam.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to accomplishing printing tasks with ease and quality, HP Printers are best known to deliver results that fit every need of every user. 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