How to Fix HP Printer Won't Scan Windows 10?

Top Ways to Troubleshoot HP Printer Scanning Issues

HP is an excellent printer brand for Windows 10. HP also manufactures multifunction printers which can scan documents as well. However, sometimes, it stops working normally. Often, users face this issue after updating their computer. If you are facing the same issue, then do not worry. Just read on. 

Best ways to troubleshoot HP printer that stop scanning

Reset your printer

• Firstly, switch off the printer, unplug its cable.
• After that, plug in the printer and switch it on after 20 minutes.

Install the HP printer software

After completing the upgrade, prefer installing HP printer software to your Windows 10 device.

• Firstly, right-click on the Start option.
• Then, press on Run.
• Next, put 'appwiz.cpl' on the given bar.
   
  
  
•  After that, press on OK.
• Then, choose the HP printer software present on the Programs and Features Control Panel applet.
• Next, choose Uninstall.
• Press on Yes for offering further confirmation.
• After that, restart the Windows 10 as soon as the un-installation of the HP printer software gets over.
• Then, you need to delete the printer from Printers and scanners option in the 'Settings.' For doing it, go to Cortana after pressing the combination Windows key+ Q keyboard shortcut.
•  Next, write 'printers' in the search bar.
• Then, press Printers and scanners for visiting the Window.
•  After that, choose the printer, and press its Remove device option. Remember that the printer needs to be turned on whenever you choose that option.
•  Next, follow the instructions for removing the printer.
•  Then, visit the HP support page.
•  After that, press on Printer for opening a search bar.
•  Next, click on the Submit option.
•  Press on Change to choose a 64 or else 32-bit Windows model on the pull-down menu.
•  Next, click on the Change option.
•  Press on Download for downloading the 'driver and software package.'
•  Then, go to the place wherever that driver and software package has been downloaded to.
•  After that, click on the downloaded and software package for installing it.

Resetting HP Printer and Scanner to the factory default setting

• Most of the times, users choose a 'Reset Factory Defaults' option in the 'Setup' or else 'Tools' menus. It shall be found on the control panel of the printer.
• Have a look at the printer's manual for knowing the way of resetting it to the factory default.

Bella Williams, an employee currently living in USA and working at a top printer service provider company in the day, and a technical writer at night. I am passionate about writing troubleshooting tips, beginner’s guides, news and other articles on varied topics like hp printer support, Xerox Printer Support, Lexmark Printer Support etc.

How to Fix YouTube Videos Loading But Not Playing?

Nowadays, everyone uses YouTube on their iPhone, Android, or computer. But some users are reporting an issue that YouTube videos are loading but not playing on their device. Want to know how you can fix this issue? Then follow the easy methods listed below to fix this issue.

Steps to Fix YouTube Videos Loading but Not Playing on Mobile

•    Firstly, you need to check whether your internet connection is working correctly or not.

•    In case your internet connection signal is full, and if your YouTube videos are not playing, then you need to restart the Wi-Fi router.

•    Click on the Power option.

•    You must leave that option as it is for a few seconds.

•    Once again, choose the Power option.

•    If that did not work, restart the iPhone or Android.

•    Wait for a few seconds, pair to the Wi-Fi connection.

•    After that, try to play a YouTube video.

•    You can connect to the various Wi-Fi network to solve this issue.

•    If you are using the YouTube application, then ensure that the YouTube application is in the latest version.

•    Click on the web store.

•    If you are using an iPhone for this procedure, then click on the App Store.

•    In case you are using the Android device, then click on the Google Play Store.

•    In case the YouTube video is loading but still not playing, then use the mobile browsing software.

•    Mobile browsing software like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.

Steps to Fix YouTube Videos Loading but Not Playing on Browser

•    To fix this issue, refresh the YouTube on your default browser.

•    Press on Reload this page option.

•    If you are using the Google Chrome browser, then you will get this option near to the Home button.

•    Go through your Wi-Fi connection, either you are paired to the Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.

•    Start restarting the Wi-Fi router; try to connect this again.

•    Check whether the Wi-Fi router is working properly or not.

•    Start restarting the system you are currently using.

•    Change the video quality on the YouTube website on your default browser.

•    The gear symbol makes the video quality option invisible.

•    You need to change the HD definition into 360p to check whether you have fixed this problem.

•    In case your default browser is not working properly, then try to close it.

•    After that, open your browser again.

•    The additional method you can do is to remove all the cookies and cache on your default browser.

•    Use the incognito mode through your default browser for playing the YouTube videos.

•    If this procedure solves this problem, then the problem is in the browser plugins or extensions.

•    You need to clear them separately to identify the culprit.

•    Sign-in to the Google account because there can be an issue in your Google account.

•    Otherwise, use any other Google account in case the YouTube videos are still not playing.

Bella Williams an employee currently living in USA and working at a top email service provider company in the day, and a technical writer at night. I am passionate about writing troubleshooting tips, beginner’s guides, news, and other articles on varied topics like Canon Printer Support, HP Printer Support, Epson Printer Support, Dell Printer Support etc.