HP Printer Offline After Windows Update

First reported on r/printers on June 26, 2026.

Users may experience HP printer offline issues after the latest Windows update. This is due to a known issue with the printer driver. To fix the issue, users can try updating their printer driver or resetting their printer.

What it looks like

• Printer offline
• Printer not printing

How to fix it

1. Go to the Settings app.
2. Click on Devices.
3. Select Printers & scanners.
4. Find your HP printer and select it.
5. Click on Remove device.
6. Wait for the removal to complete, then add the printer back.

Affected products

• HP Printer

Sources

• PrimeDay sale in the UK, need advice on a Laserjet printer? — reddit:r/printers

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