How to Fix Gibberish Text Printing on HP Printers

If you think your HP printer has gone crazy or HP printer printing gibberish text or weird symbols then this article is for you. It is not a ghost event but a technical glitch that can be solved with proper assistance.

Solutions for solving HP printer printing gibberish text issue

Solution-1 Download HP print and scan doctor

Find the HP print and scan doctor application specifically designed for any HP printer. Downloading and installing them in your system can automatically help you find and solve the existing issue.

Solution-2 Look for the HP printer cartridges

Next thing is to check those cartridges. Always use genuine HP cartridges. Open the front door and take the cartridges out. Look for any tear, leaks and broken pieces. On any damage replace them with new one. If not clean the drum and cartridges before placing them back into its position.

Solution-3 Change the HP printer connection and position

Remove any surge protector or any connector for the printer
Connect the printer directly to the wall outlet
Don’t place the printer ear air conditioner, highly humid or dry place
Check the cables for any damages and cuts
Make sure the USB cable is connected firmly inside the printer and the wall outlet
Also try replacing the USB cable and the wall outlet

Solution-4 Reset the HP printer

Make sure that your printer is turned on. Then press and hold the power button for few seconds. Now reconnect the power cord back to the printer.

Solution-5 Stop and remove any print job

Tap on the start button on the windows computer
Then choose control panel
Select Hardware and Sound
Choose View Devices and printers option
Then tap on the printer icon and choose See What's Printing option
In the following page you can choose the ongoing print jobs and click cancel
Choose ok to confirm the process

Solution-6 Check the printer default settings

Tap on the start button on the windows computer
Then choose control panel
Select Devices and printers option
In the following page search for your printer name
If the printer has a tick mark near it, then your printer is set as a default one
If not, right-click on the printer and choose Set as Default Printer option

Solution-7 Analyze the network configuration page

Initially navigate to the HP printer home page
Enter you printer model number along with the name in the Find my product and get support search box
Then enter Network Configuration Page in the keyword search box
Now tap on the enter button
You can analyze the Network Configuration Page for weird text

We hope this article has helped you solve your weird, crazy and gibberish text printing issue.

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