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How to Fix HP Printer Filter Failed Error
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The HP printer filter failed error can indicate that something is wrong with the device. Thus, you may be unable to use it. This particular error can mean that the filter of your printer may not be compatible with the version of the operating system that you are using on Mac or Windows.
Cause HP Printer Filter Failed Error 01
You may have installed the printer’s drivers in an inappropriate manner.
02
Incorrect paper settings may be generating this problem.
03
The sharing option may have been disabled on your device.
How Do I Fix the HP Printer Filter Failed Error?
Click on the “System Information”. Then go to the “Printers” option.
Fix 1: Reinstall the Printer’s Drivers
Here, you will be able to see the drivers that are installed in your printer. Remove the HP device that you think is causing the problem. Re-add the printer to your desktop. Download and install the latest version of the HP printer’s drivers.
Open the “Control Panel” through the “Start” menu.
Fix 2: Enable the Sharing Option
Go to “System Settings”. Click on the “Sharing” option.
Enter your system’s name to pair with the printer. Then, click on “Exit”.
Fix 3: Change the Paper Settings
While you are printing any PDF file, open the “Main Menu” from the PDF file in the dialog box. Go to the “Preview” section for opening the PDF. Click on the “File” menu to open it and then click on the “Save…” option. Then a format dialog box will open on your screen. Choose the “TIFF” option from it. Open the “Resolution” window and click on the “Pixels/inch” button. Enter “600” in the provided blank space. Click on the “Save” option in order to save the changes. Go to the “File” menu and then to “Export…” through the main menu. Again, click on the “TIFF” option from the “Format” dialog box. Uncheck the “Alpha” box and click on the “Save” option. Choose the “File” option and then click on the “Print” button.
How Do I Troubleshoot HP Printer Filter Failed on Mac?
Fix 1: Reset the Settings of Your HP Printer on Mac
Click on the icon of “Apple” Press the “System Preferences” button. Find the “Print and Scan” or “Print and Fax” option from the “Preferences” menu. You will find a “Reset Printing” option after you have clicked in the blank text field from the printer’s list. There will be a “Reset” option in the confirmation dialog box. Click on it. Sign in to the system as the “Admin” by using the respective login credentials. Click on the “Ok” option. Wait till the system resets and you see no available devices in the “Printers” list. Go to the “System Preferences”. Choose the “Printers and Scanners” option. Choose the “Add(+)” button in the “Printers and Scanners” menu. Here you will see the list of all the printers, select your HP device by clicking on it. After you have added your HP printer to your computer, you will need to click on the “Print Using..” button. The “Airprint” option would be selected by default.
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