### **HP {FIXED}: Bypassing "UA_200" & Smart App Setup Loops (2026)**[](https://)

If you are a resident of **California (LA, San Diego, San Jose)** or **Texas (Houston, Austin, Dallas)** and your HP printer is refusing to print until you "Complete Setup in the App," you are likely stuck in an

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**Account Synchronization Loop**. Error codes like **UA_200** or **OW_4XX** indicate that your printer cannot verify your identity with HP's servers, effectively "bricking" your hardware.

**1. The "Off-Grid" Setup (No App Required)**
In 2026, many users in California are opting out of the HP Smart ecosystem to maintain privacy and offline reliability.

* The Manual Bypass: Do not use the HP Smart mobile app. Instead, download the "HP Easy Start" or "HP Full Feature Software" on a PC or Mac.
* Skip Account Login: During installation, when prompted to sign in to an HP account, look for the small, greyed-out "Skip" or "Continue without account" button at the bottom of the window. This allows you to install the driver only.

2. **Resolving the "UA_200" Setup Timeout**
If you are in Texas and getting a timeout error during the "Connecting to Cloud" phase:
* Check the 2.4GHz Band: HP printers often fail to "handshake" on 5GHz networks. Temporarily disable 5GHz on your router to allow the printer to finish its initial setup.
* Factory Reset: On the printer screen, go to Setup > Service > Restore Defaults. This clears the "Pending" registration state that causes the UA_200 loop.

**🛠️ HP CLOUD & REGISTRATION SUPPORT**
If your printer is stuck on an "Orange HP+ Banner" or you cannot get past the "Setup Incomplete" screen in the app, a Manual Firmware Injection or Cloud-ID Reset is required to unlock your hardware.

* HP Specialist Desk: [phone]
* Availability: 24/7 Priority Support (TX/CA/NY)
* Status: Active / Toll-Free
* Service: Bypassing HP Smart App Loops & Account Requirements

**Common 2026 HP Smart App Errors We Solve:**

* "UA_200_OWSVD00001": Connection timed out—fixing the server-side registration delay.
* "OW_4XX_0WSWS00001": Connectivity lost—re-mapping the printer to your local IP address.
* Orange HP+ Banner Lock: Resolving the issue where a printer refuses to print because an HP+ subscription is "not detected."
* "Scanner Unavailable" in App: Restoring the TWAIN/WIA driver link for local scanning without the cloud.

Why Calling a Specialist is Essential:
In 2026, HP's "HP+" ecosystem is highly integrated into the hardware. Attempting to bypass these setup screens without the correct Registry Edits can lead to a permanent lockout or "Error State." Our technicians can remotely configure your Standard TCP/IP Port, ensuring your printer stays "Online" and functional regardless of app status.