HP Deskjet 940c: Troubleshooting Printer Issues on Windows 10

I've recently encountered some frustrating issues with my HP Deskjet 940c printer, specifically when trying to connect it wirelessly to my router and print documents on my Windows 10 machine. After experiencing similar problems over a decade ago with an older model, I'm hoping to find a solution that doesn't involve a complete reformat and reinstall of my system.

Initially, the printer wouldn't show up in the Printers folder, despite me trying to install the drivers through the Start menu. In an effort to resolve this issue, I removed and reinstalled the drivers, which sometimes resolves connectivity problems with printers. Additionally, HP had released a hotfix for Windows 7 machines experiencing similar issues, so I thought it might be worth a try.

However, after reinstalling the drivers, the printer still wouldn't connect wirelessly. In the past, I've experienced similar issues with my HP Photosmart C6380, which installed fine on a fresh Windows 7 install but had problems later on. It seems that printer connectivity issues can be persistent and challenging to resolve.

One of the most frustrating aspects of this issue is when print jobs become stuck in the printer folder, refusing to complete until after a reboot. This problem occurred frequently with my older HP DeskJet 695, which I thought was an isolated incident at the time. Now, it seems that similar issues are plaguing me again.

I'm hoping someone can provide a solution or workaround for these printing woes without requiring me to reformat and reinstall Windows. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as this is becoming increasingly frustrating and time-consuming.

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