# 1-866-203-7571 HP Deskjet 2742e not Printing [Fixed]
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The HP DeskJet 2742e is a compact and affordable all-in-one printer designed for everyday home printing. While it offers wireless convenience and HP+ smart features, many users face a common and frustrating problem — **the HP DeskJet 2742e not printing**.
If your printer is online but not printing, printing blank pages, or simply refusing to respond, don’t worry. This in-depth guide will walk you through **all the possible causes and step-by-step fixes** to get your printer back to work.
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## 🔍 Common Reasons Why HP DeskJet 2742e Won’t Print
Before jumping into solutions, it’s important to understand what usually causes the problem:
1. ❌ Printer is offline
2. 🔌 Loose or faulty connections
3. 📡 Wi-Fi network issues
4. 🧾 Corrupt or stuck print jobs
5. 🧩 Outdated or corrupted drivers
6. 🖨️ Low or empty ink cartridges
7. 🛑 Paper jam or feed errors
8. ⚙️ Wrong printer settings
9. 🔄 Firmware issues
Let’s fix them one by one.
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## ✅ Solution 1: Check Printer Power & Connections
Start with the basics:
✔ Ensure the printer is turned ON
✔ The power cable is firmly connected to both the printer and wall outlet
✔ If using USB (for setup), check the cable
✔ Try plugging into a different socket
🔁 Restart both your **printer and computer**.
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## ✅ Solution 2: Set HP DeskJet 2742e as Default Printer
Sometimes your system sends jobs to the wrong printer.
**Windows Steps:**
1. Open **Control Panel → Devices and Printers**
2. Right-click **HP DeskJet 2742e**
3. Select **Set as default printer**
**Mac Steps:**
1. Go to **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**
2. Select HP DeskJet 2742e
3. Set it as default
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## ✅ Solution 3: Clear Stuck Print Queue
A frozen print job can block all new ones.
**Windows:**
1. Open **Control Panel → Devices & Printers**
2. Right-click HP DeskJet 2742e → **See what’s printing**
3. Click **Cancel All Documents**
**Mac:**
1. Open **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**
2. Select the printer → **Open Print Queue**
3. Delete all jobs
Restart printer after clearing the queue.
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## ✅ Solution 4: Check Wi-Fi Connectivity
The DeskJet 2742e is a wireless printer, so Wi-Fi problems = no printing.
✔ Make sure your computer & printer are on the **same Wi-Fi network**
✔ Router is working
✔ No internet drops
✔ Printer Wi-Fi blue light is steady (not blinking)
🔄 Reconnect Printer to Wi-Fi:
1. Press & hold **Cancel + Wireless buttons** for 5 seconds
2. Blue light will start blinking
3. Use **HP Smart App** to reconnect
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## ✅ Solution 5: Update or Reinstall Printer Driver
Outdated drivers are a top cause of printing issues.
### For Windows:
1. Press **Windows + R**, type `devmgmt.msc`
2. Expand **Print Queues**
3. Right-click HP DeskJet 2742e → **Update driver**
Or uninstall and reinstall via **HP Smart App**.
### For Mac:
1. Go to **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**
2. Remove HP DeskJet 2742e
3. Restart Mac
4. Re-add the printer
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## ✅ Solution 6: Check Ink Cartridges
If ink is low or empty, the printer won’t print properly.
✔ Open the ink access door
✔ Ensure cartridges are seated correctly
✔ Replace empty or dried cartridges
✔ Clean contacts gently with lint-free cloth
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## ✅ Solution 7: Perform Printer Reset
A hard reset can clear hidden glitches.
1. Turn ON printer
2. Remove power cable from printer & wall
3. Wait 60 seconds
4. Plug back in & turn ON
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## ✅ Solution 8: Run HP Print & Scan Doctor (Windows)
HP’s official tool fixes issues automatically.
✔ Download HP Print & Scan Doctor
✔ Run it → Select HP DeskJet 2742e
✔ Click **Fix Printing**
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## ✅ Solution 9: Check Paper & Jam Errors
✔ Remove paper tray
✔ Check inside for torn paper
✔ Reload clean, aligned paper
✔ Close tray properly
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## ✅ Solution 10: Check Print Settings
Sometimes wrong settings block output.
✔ Open the document → File → Print
✔ Ensure HP DeskJet 2742e is selected
✔ Set correct paper size & type
✔ Turn off “Print in Grayscale” if needed
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## 🔄 Firmware Update for HP DeskJet 2742e
Firmware bugs can also stop printing.
✔ Open HP Smart App
✔ Go to Printer Settings
✔ Check for firmware updates
✔ Install if available
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## 💡 Advanced Fix: Remove & Reinstall HP Smart App
1. Uninstall HP Smart App
2. Restart computer
3. Download latest HP Smart from official source
4. Reinstall & reconfigure printer
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## 📞 Still Not Printing? Get Expert Help
If none of the fixes work, your printer may need professional assistance.
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## ❓ FAQs – HP DeskJet 2742e Not Printing
**Q1. Why is my HP DeskJet 2742e online but not printing?**
A: Usually caused by stuck print jobs, driver errors, or Wi-Fi issues.
**Q2. How do I reset my HP DeskJet 2742e?**
A: Unplug power → wait 60 seconds → plug back in → turn on.
**Q3. Why does my printer print blank pages?**
A: Empty ink, clogged cartridges, or wrong print settings.
**Q4. How do I reconnect HP DeskJet 2742e to Wi-Fi?**
A: Hold Cancel + Wireless buttons → use HP Smart App.
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## 🧾 Conclusion
The **HP DeskJet 2742e not printing** problem can usually be fixed with simple troubleshooting — checking Wi-Fi, clearing queues, updating drivers, and resetting the printer. With the steps above, you should be able to restore printing quickly.
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