# **FIXED: HP Printer "Driver Unavailable" or "Setup Incomplete" | Texas (2026)**
If your HP printer in Houston, Dallas, or Austin shows "Driver Unavailable" or the HP Smart App is stuck in a "Searching" loop, follow these 2026 recovery steps:

**📞 Texas Printer Support: [phone]** (Priority Desk for HP Envy, OfficeJet, and LaserJet Series)

**Why Your HP Printer Says "Driver Unavailable" in Texas**
In 2026, the transition to "HP+" cloud-based printing and Windows 11/12 security updates often blocks the standard driver handshake.

1.WSD Port Conflict: Windows automatically assigns a "Web Services for Devices" port, which frequently drops the connection, leading to the "Unavai🛠️ The "Texas TCP/IP Bypass" Fixlable" status.
2.HP+ Account Lock: If your printer is an "e" model (e.g., 2700e), a 2026 firmware update requires a persistent cloud heartbeat. If the token is lost, the driver is flagged as inactive.1. Find your Printer's IP Address
3.Protocol Deadlock: The HP Smart app may fail to "Inject" the driver into the Windows System32 folder due to 2026 administrative permission changes.

**🛠️ The "Texas TCP/IP Bypass" Fix**
Follow these steps to bypass the buggy HP Smart app and manually map your printer:

**1. Find your Printer's IP Address**
1.On the printer control panel, go to Network/Wireless Settings.
2.Locate the IP Address (usually starting with 192.168.x.x).

**2. Manual Driver Mapping**
1.Go to Control Panel > Printers & Scanners > Add Device.
2.Select "The printer that I want isn't listed."
3.Choose "Add a printer using an IP address or hostname."
4.Enter your IP address. When prompted for a driver, select the HP Universal Print Driver or the Generic Class Driver.

**📍 Texas Priority Support Districts**
We provide remote technical "Sync" services for these high-volume Texas regions:

1.Houston & The Woodlands: Resolving OfficeJet Pro "Incomplete Setup" errors.
2.Dallas & Fort Worth: Fixing LaserJet "Driver Unavailable" loops for businesses.
3.Austin & San Antonio: Assistance with HP Envy series wireless connectivity.

**❓ Texas Printer FAQ**
**Q1: My printer is connected to Wi-Fi, but the app still says** "Offline." Why?** A: This is usually an SNMP status error. We can help you disable SNMP in the port settings via [phone] to force the printer "Online."

**Q2: Will this work for my 2026 Windows 12 update?** A: Yes. We specialize in driver compatibility for the latest 2026 OS builds, including manual INF injections.