The printer doesn’t connect to Web Services when that error arises. These are a few fixes that might resolve the There was a problem connecting to the server HP printer error for some users.

What to do if HP printer won’t connect to server?

1. Check the Printer’s Connection

First, check that the printer is certainly connected to HP Web Services. Note that HP printers can’t connect to Web Services when plugged in with a USB cable. Users can check the printer’s connection status by opening a Wireless Network or Settings menu on its LCD display. Then users should see a solid, blue wireless icon light that highlights a printer is connected. Users will need to connect the printer with Web Services if they can’t see that light.

2. Restart the Printer, Router, and PC

3. Turn on Web Services From the Printer’s Embedded Web Server Webpage

Some users might need to turn on Web Services via the Embedded Web Server page to fix the There was a problem connecting to the server error. To do that, users will first need to print a Network Configuration Page from a Setup, Network Settings, or Wireless menu on their printer’s LCD display. Users can check their printer manuals for more specific details on how to print a Network Configuration Page. Then follow the guidelines below when you’ve printed that page. SPONSORED

4. Adjust the DNS Settings for the HP Printer

Some users have confirmed they’ve fixed server connection errors by changing the DNS server for the HP printer to Google’s 8.8.8.8 IP address. To do that, open the Embedded Web Server page as outlined above. Then click Wireless on the left of the Network tab. Select the IPv4 tab, enter 8.8.8.8 as the first DNS there, and click Apply. Then users have configured the printer to utilize Google’s DNS instead of the router’s DNS server.

5. Update HP Printer Firmware

6. Run the HP Print and Scan Doctor

HP Print and Scan Doctor is a utility that can fix HP printer connectivity issues. So, that might also come in handy for resolving the There was a problem connecting to the server error. Users can run the HP Print and Scan Doctor as follows. Some of the resolutions listed above could feasibly resolve the There was a problem connecting to the server error so that users can utilize HP’s web-printing services. For further fixes, HP users can sign in to HP Customer Support.

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