Troubleshoot HP ColorMFP Printers with Windows 11 Universal Printing

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If you’re dealing with printer issues related to the Universal Print Driver (UPD) PCL6, you’ve likely found yourself frustrated and searching for a solution. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward method to fix this, and I’m here to guide you through it step-by-step. Here’s how to tackle the problem and get your printers back on track.

Start by uninstalling any printers that are currently using the UPD PCL6 drivers. Here’s how to do that:

Open your control panel and navigate to "Devices and Printers."
Right-click on each printer that uses the UPD PCL6 driver and select "Remove Device." This step is crucial to ensure a clean slate for the reinstallation.

Once you’ve removed all the relevant printers, it’s time to restart the print spooler service. This service is responsible for managing all print jobs, and restarting it can help clear any lingering issues:

Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
Type services.msc and hit Enter.
In the Services window, find “Print Spooler” in the list.
Right-click on it and choose “Restart.” This will refresh the service.

Next, we need to uninstall the UPD PCL6 drivers completely:

Go back to the control panel and select “Devices and Printers” again.
Click on “Print Server Properties” in the toolbar.
Under the “Drivers” tab, find the UPD PCL6 driver you want to remove.
Select it and click “Remove.” Make sure to choose the option that says “Remove driver and driver package” to ensure everything associated with it is deleted.

Now that the old drivers are gone, it’s time to install the latest version. For this, you’ll want to download version 7.3.0.25919 (or the most recent version available) from the official HP website:

Visit the HP driver download page and search for the UPD PCL6 drivers.
Download the correct version for your operating system.
Run the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

By following these steps, you should have a fresh installation of the UPD PCL6 driver that works smoothly with your printers. This might not be the most elegant solution, but it’s effective and has worked for many users experiencing similar issues. Now, you can get back to printing without interruptions!