403 Error Code HP Printer
HP Printer Error 403 is commonly faced in all-in-one printer. It completely stops printing
Troubleshooting Steps HP Printer Error 403
The following troubleshoot ways can help solve the issue:
Method 1: Reinstall the print driver of the printer
- If the printer is connected to the computer by the USB cable, remove the USB cable
- Disable the power socket from the power switch
- Search on Windows for the ‘Devices and Printers’ option on the control panel.
- Click on the ‘Devices and Printers Tab’.
- Click on the Remove Device option, this will uninstall the printer software.
- Restart the computer device.
- Visit the HP support software and drivers. In this official website search for the printer software that matches the model of your printer
- Install the printer software following the on screen instructions
- Reconnect the USB port of the printer with computer
- Try to take a test document print and if it does not resolve the error it is recommended to continue the other troubleshooting process.
Method 2: Reboot the computer system and the printer
- Unplug the power socket of the printer and remove the USB port connected to the computer
- Save the work you have not saved on the computer and switch it off
- Wait for at least 30 seconds before you switch on the computer and printer
- Re-plug the power socket of the printer and connect the USB port to the computer
- Switch on the computer system
- Try to print a test document. If the issue does not resolve with rebooting then other troubleshooting methods needs to be employed
Method 3: IP address change
- Click on the option at the top of the screen of the printer and note the IP address.
- Enter the IP address in the address bar of a web browser press the enter key.
- The printer status will open. Lick on the ‘network’ option.
- Select the proxy settings
- The printer status page opens
- Make sure that all fields are empty. The proxy server authentication option must be unchecked. Click on the apply button. You will receive a success message
- Click on the IP address
- Check automatic IP address box
- Change the DNS address to manual DNS server configuration
- Enter the manual preferred DNS server 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 for auxiliary DNS
- Click on apply and success message will appear on screen
- Turn off the printer for at least 30 seconds
Restart the printer and print a test document. If the error still persists further troubleshooting is necessary
Method 4: Disable the firewall software
If the HP PRINTER ERROR persists the following simple actions may help to get the resolution
- Temporarily disable the firewall software
- Temporary disable the firewall software on your computer. It may be interfering with your print job.
- Right click on the small system tray icon
- Select ‘disable firewall’
- The setting is successfully applied
- Try to print a test document then, if the error still persists than other resolutions need to be tried
Scope of Services
If the aforesaid methods do not work out, or if you are unable to carry out the methods successfully you can
- Contact out technical expert team on our toll free number
- The HP Printer Technical Support is available throughout the year 24/7. It is known for its efficient and timely service
