1722 Error Code HP Printer
Even the best of the printers are not saved from the basic characteristics of machinery. Like any other machine, even the HP Printers can falter at any point of time without giving any prior intimation leaving you in a fix. That’s exactly where our role comes in. We are a pool of Printer technicians who constantly strive to resolve your errors ASAP in the best possible manner. One thing good about the HP Printers is that most of all its errors have been codified with alphanumeric or numeric codes enabling one to understand exactly what part of the printer is faltering. In this article, we will try to fix the error HP Printer Error 1722.
Troubleshooting HP Printer Error 1722
How to Solve HP printer error 1722
HP Printer Error 1722 relates to the inability to add the port monitor while trying to install the printer. This error might occur if you have firewall installed leading to inability to install a new driver. Following steps might aid in solving the error HP printer Error 1722
Step 1: Disable firewall
Follow the following steps to disable firewall:
1. Download the HP Printer and Scan Doctor
Download the HP Printer and Scan Doctor from the Internet browser. Once the HP Printer and Scan Doctor is installed you will be prompted to select the printer model. Do Not the printer model at this stage. Leave that screen open and go to the next step.
2. Temporarily disable firewall
Firewall software prevents any any threats from outside the network. But sometimes it may even block the communication with the network printer.
- Click network on the HP Printer and Scan Doctor menu.
- In the drop-down menu click on the troubleshooting firewalls.
- Click the name of the firewall that has to enable status and click Disable.
- Install the printer again. Leave the HP Printer and Scan Doctor screen open while the software is being installed.
- After the installation is complete go back to the HP Printer and Scan Doctor and re-enable the firewall.
- Click Done with firewalls and exit the screen.
You should have been able to resolve the error by this step. If however the error still prevails go to the next step.
3. Perform a Clean Boot
A clean boot is performed to start the windows with the minimum number of drivers and startup programs. This will eliminate any software conflicts that occur in starting the installation of any program and installation can be carried out successfully. To perform a clean boot follow the following steps.
- Log on to the computer as an administrator.
- The computer may lose some functionality while in the clean boot mode. HP Printer errors would resolve automatically once the computer is restarted in normal mode.
- Follow the troubleshooting steps and try to install the HP printer.
- Once the troubleshooting steps are completed reset the computer to start normally.
4. Re-run the HP printer installation wizard
Download and install the most appropriate HP software solution for the HP Printer.
5. Reset the Printer to start the installation automatically
After the firewall is turned off and the clean boot is performed the printer software should have installed by now. If however it doesn’t get installed, RESET printer. This will enable the installation to restart automatically. Follow the following steps to reset the printer.
- Turn the printer on.
- Wait for the printer to go silent and idle before proceeding to the next step.
- When the Printer is already ON, remove the power cable from the back of the Printer.
- Even unplug the Printer from the wall socket.
- Wait for at least a minute.
- Plug the power cable back on to the printer as well as on the wall socket.
- If the Printer does not turn on automatically, then turn on the Printer.
- Again wait for the printer to go silent and idle.
See if the installation of the printer starts automatically. If, however the printer continues to show the HP Printer error 1722 or if you face any problem in performing any of the aforesaid steps then you may contact us at Printer Support Number. We are a pool of professional printer technicians who constantly strive to resolve your errors.
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