When troubleshooting printer problems, you should consider both internal and external malfunctions. In addition to checking power and connection problems, also look for a paper jam or empty ink cartridges.
Check that the printer is connected to the computer.
Check that the power cord is connected to the printer and wall socket.
Make sure proper driver is installed for the printer.
The best place to get help with HP printer troubleshooting is on the support section of the official HP website. They have step by step guides to printer problems, possible solutions and contact details if one cannot fix the problem.
You should consult the manual that came with your portable printer. In said manual there should be a troubleshooting guide for how to asses why the printer is not working and how to fix it.
- Check the Device Manager on the user computer for hardware problems
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Go on the maker's website, there should be information on troubleshooting, or support and advice, there.
Isolating the problem
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When shopping for a color printer you should always make sure that is suits all of your needs. You may want to consider buying an all in one color printer.
Your problem is not the printer, the problem is availability of windows drivers for the printer. If you find appropriate windows drivers supporting the printer you should not have problems using your laptop with the printer*. *I have assumed that you have windows installed on your laptop.