HP 49 Service Error
What causes HP 49 Service Error?
As already mentioned, that this particular error occurs when you give such a print command which the firmware is not capable of or is not designed to handle it, then you may come across this error. This happens when:
you try to print files using inappropriate or unsupported print commands.
the printer is interfacing with something that is not appropriate to work with it.
Network traffic is restricting the printer to print.
there are concurrent print jobs in a specific print environment.
Invalid print commands
Damaged data transfer
Invalid operations
Registry errors
Reboot printer to fix HP Error Code 49:-
Printer reboot means that you have to restart your printer again. There is a 50% chance that the restarting printer may fix the HP Printer 49 Service Error.
Please follow below-mentioned steps to restart your printer correctly:-
1. Press the power button to shut down the printer.
2. Once the printer is completely off, cut the power supply.
3. Not only remove the power cord from the wall socket but also from the back of the printer.
4. Press and hold the printer power button for 10 seconds to release all the current from the printer.
5. Plug back the power cord and turn your printer on.
6. Check printer display for service error 49.
Update printer drivers to fix HP Printer 49 Service Error.
A driver is a software program that allows your peripheral devices, such as keyboard, mouse, printer to communicate with your operating system. For example Windows, Mac to name but a few.
To get rid of error 49 on your printer it is immensely important to update drivers. I recommend using the installation disk that came with the printer to install drivers for the printer. Once drivers are installed, try to print a document to see if error 49 is resolved.
Note: Hp laserjet printers use PCL drivers. The full form of PCL is the program command line.
In case you do not have the driver installation disk, give us a call. We will provide universal drivers that are compatible with all operating systems.
Service error 49 because of firmware:-
Firmware is a permanent software program that is programmed into your printer. Firmware acts as a communicator between printer hardware and software.
Check whether your printer firmware is up to date or not by using printer software installed on your computer. If you are not able to find it out then visit your printer manufacturer website.
Auto recovery to resolve Hp 49 error:-
Auto Recovery- As the name suggests, auto-recovery is a special feature in the hp printer to recover printer from an error. Not only auto-recovery fix the error 49 but also take care of many other problems on hp printers.
It is immensely important to understand what is hp future smart.
Hp future smart is the name of a firmware. This firmware is included in all hp laserjet, page-wide, multifunction printers and scanners. Not only you can update this firmware but you also can upgrade it. This feature allows you to make hp printers compatible with all modern computers and gadgets.
Difference between hp future smart 3 and hp future smart 4 is of the version only. Hp future smart 3 represents version 3 and hp future smart 4 represents version 4.
Check your printer to know which hp future smart version you are using. If it version 3, you can upgrade your hp printer firmware to version 4.
To enable the auto-recovery feature in your hp printer, first, open the future smart 3. Once future smart is open, click on administration and from there click on management to enable auto-recovery.
If you are having future smart4, then click on settings. In settings, you will see the general tab, click on it. Select an auto-recovery option from there and then enable it. Do not forget to click on save to save the settings.
Check the printer display to find out whether HP Printer Error 49 is resolved or not.
Reset Jet Direct card:-
A Jet Direct card is a hardware that is installed at the back of the printer. Jet Direct card allows the hp printer to be connected with Local Area Network (LAN). In simple words, it allows the hp printer to connect with an Ethernet cable. There are two types of Jet Direct cards. One is internal and another one is external.
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Steps to fix HP Error 49
If you are still confused, why you are getting this error, then you may take the help of HP printer Assistant which is in-built print management software. Try the following steps to get rid of the error immediately:
1. Firstly, you have to turn off the printer and then power it on again.
2. This will probably resolve the issue. If not, continue with the next step.
3. Print an Event Log from your to know how often this error takes place.
4. in case, if the Event Log shows a frequency of one time per week, then you should not consider it as an alarming situation. If it is more, then it is a cause to worry.
5. In case you see that the error occurs more times in a week, then ensure that the ‘Auto-Recovery’ is enabled.
6. You can do this by navigating to the control panel or from the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
7. In general, this feature is enabled by default and the power cycling process takes place automatically. But, sometimes this may not be the case.
8. To enable the ‘Auto Recovery’ mode:
1. Select the ‘Administration’ option.
2. Now, select ‘Management’ followed by ‘Settings’.
3. Click on ‘General’.
4. Tap on the ‘Auto-Recovery’ option.
5. Click on the ‘Enabled’ option and then click ‘Save’.
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