How do you fix a user intervention printer?
- Restart the Print service. ...
- Update the Printer Driver. ...
- Run the Printer Troubleshooter. ...
- Run the Hardware Troubleshooter. ...
- Reinstall the Printer's Driver. ...
- Install Windows updates. ...
- Uninstall the latest updates.
User intervention just means it requires some sort of human action such. as clearing a paper jam, replacing a cartridge, or many other possible. actions. As OEM HP is responsible for the proper operation of the printer and their. supplied drivers.
- Press and hold the Windows key. and press R. ...
- In the Run box, type services. ...
- In the Services window, scroll down to Print Spooler. ...
- After the print spooler restarts, close the Services window and try to print again.
- If this doesn't resolve the issue, turn the printer OFF, wait a few minutes, then turn it back ON.
The message "User Intervention Is Required" is an error that requires immediate attention to avoid a decrease in productivity, as it halts any output from your laser printer.
- On the computer, open the Administrative Tools folder: ...
- Double-click on Services.
- From the list of Services, double-click on the Print Spooler.
- Make sure that the Startup Type is set to Automatic. ...
- Verify that the Service Status is Started or Running.
With your printer on, press and hold the Wi-Fi button and the cancel button simultaneously. This will put your HP printer into setup mode. Download the HP Smart app onto your Android device or iPhone to complete the password change procedure. Within the HP Smart app, choose “Printer Setup. ”
- Open the Start Menu.
- Type services. ...
- Scroll down and select the Print Spooler Service.
- Right click on the Print Spooler service and select Stop.
- Wait for 30 seconds for the service to stop.
- Right click on the Print Spooler service and select Start.
- Print website pages with an alternative browser. ...
- Run the troubleshooter. ...
- Disable protected mode in Internet Explorer. ...
- Install the latest updates. ...
- Restart the Print Spooler service. ...
- Assign a static IP address to your printer. ...
- Check the ink levels.
- Power Off the Printer, Unplug the Power Cord, Wait Five Minutes, Plug the Power Cord Back in, and Then Power On the Printer.
- Disconnect the Network Cable, Reset the Printer, Then Connect the Network Cable Back Into the Printer.
- Perform a Software Reset.
Hardware check. A hardware check is the first thing you should do when you see the 'The printer requires your attention' error. It normally means a panel is open, paper is missing or stuck, or something similar. Check if the printer itself is flashing a message or light to indicate a problem.
How do you update printer drivers?
- Press the Windows key and search for and open Device Manager.
- Select the printer that you've connected from the list of available devices.
- Right-click the device and select Update driver or Update driver software.
- Click Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord.
- In Windows, search for and open Services.
- In the Services window, right-click Print Spooler, and then click Stop.
- After the Print Spooler stops, close the Services window.

The “printer attention required” error is very common and usually occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or the printer is physically having problems.
- Print website pages with an alternative browser. ...
- Run the troubleshooter. ...
- Disable protected mode in Internet Explorer. ...
- Install the latest updates. ...
- Restart the Print Spooler service. ...
- Assign a static IP address to your printer. ...
- Check the ink levels.
- Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord.
- In Windows, search for and open Services.
- In the Services window, right-click Print Spooler, and then click Stop.
- After the Print Spooler stops, close the Services window.
- Power Off the Printer, Unplug the Power Cord, Wait Five Minutes, Plug the Power Cord Back in, and Then Power On the Printer.
- Disconnect the Network Cable, Reset the Printer, Then Connect the Network Cable Back Into the Printer.
- Perform a Software Reset.
- Press the Windows key and search for and open Device Manager.
- Select the printer that you've connected from the list of available devices.
- Right-click the device and select Update driver or Update driver software.
- Click Search automatically for updated driver software.