Are you facing the HP Printers and Devices not loading issue? The primary reason for this issue can be an error in our printer spooler service. However, don’t worry. This article will help you find the solutions to your HP Printers and Devices not loading issue.

Why are HP Printers and Devices not loading?

Following are the potential reasons for your HP printers and devices not loading issue:

1. Due to the presence of corrupted files.

2. Bluetooth is not running.

3. The system’s Print Spooler service is not running.

4. Internet Explorer 8 DLL is not registered properly.

How to Fix HP Printers and Devices not loading?

Follow the solutions mentioned below to fix the issue of HP Printers and devices not loading. The solutions given are easy to perform and accurate.

Solution 1: Run an SFC Scan

Run an SFC Scan as it works as a Windows issue detector to fix the HP printers and devices not loading issue:
1. Firstly, open the Run box by pressing the Win+ R keys together.

2. Now, type cmd in Run’s search box, and then press the Ctrl+ shift+ Enter key together to open the Command Prompt as the administrator.

3. In the Command Prompt Windows, type sfc or scannow and hit Enter.

4. The SFC scan will now start. Wait till it is over, and then close the Command Prompt.

5. You can now restart your device to check if the devices and Printer not loading issue has been resolved.

Solution 2: Enable Print Spooler Service

Configuration issues in the Print Spooler service and Bluetooth not running can also lead to the HP printers and devices not loading problems. However, you can fix it using the following steps:

1. Firstly, open the Run box by pressing the Win+ R keys together.

2. Now, type services.msc in the Run search box to open the Services window.

3. Find the Bluetooth Support services in the windows and right-click on it to select Properties.

4. Now, set the Startup type to Automatic under the General Tab. Click the Start button and then tap on Apply and OK to save the changes.

5. Next, from the service list, select the Printer Spooler service and right-click it to select the Properties.

6. Now, set the Startup type to Automatic under the General Tab. Click the Start button and then tap on Apply and OK to save the changes.

7. Lastly, restart your system to find whether the HP printers and devices not loading issue has been solved.

Solution 3: Register IE8 DLL

When DLL files go missing, it is normal to face HP printers and devices, not loading issues. So, to fix that, follow these steps:

1. Firstly, you need to open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Then, in the Command Prompt window, type regsvr32″ %ProgramFiles%\InternetExplorer\ieproxy.dll” and hit Enter.

3. Restart your system to check if the HP printers and devices not loading issue has been solved.

Frequently Asked Question

Q1. Where can I find my Printer on devices and printers?

Answer: You can find it by following these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.

2. Tap on System and Security.

3. Now, select the Administrative tools and click the Print Management option.

4. You can now select your Printer and right-click it to choose the manage sharing option.

Q2. How to add my Printer?

Answer: You can add your Printer using the following steps:

1. Make sure to connect your Printer and your Computer or Laptop via USB cable.

2. Open Printer and Scanners on your Windows 10 system.

3. Now, tap the option: The Printer that I want isn’t listed. Let Windows 10 find your Printer.

4. Choose “Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings” and click on Next.

5. Use an existing port LPT1: (Printer Port) and then choose your Printer Model No.

6. Select “Use the driver currently installed (recommended)” and click Next.

7. Add your Printer model number/name and share the Printer if you want to; otherwise, choose the “Do not share” option.

8. Click “Set as Default.”

Q3. How is it possible to fix your HP printer when it says offline?

Answer: To fix your Printer when it says offline, you can simply switch it off and disconnect the power cord from the Printer. Wait for a few minutes and restart your Printer. You should also disconnect your power cord from the wireless router.

Q4. Why is it that my use printer offline grayed out?

Answer: This problem could arise due to a connectivity issue of the Printer. To fix it, check the connectivity of the Printer, or you can disable the Use Printer Offline Settings.

Q5. Do HP printers remember their print memory?

Answer: No, a standalone Printer does not retain any of the Printing histories.

Conclusion

We hope you will now be able to fix the HP Printers and devices not loading issue. However, if you are still not able to solve the problem then, you can connect with us via the chat box at the bottom right or through the comment section below. We’ll try to help you solve the issues with Windows 11.