HP printers generally come with an internal memory capacity ranging from 2 MB to 32 MB. The printer uses this memory to store print jobs and information such as the number of pages in a document, paper type, paper size, and fonts. However, if the size of the print job exceeds the memory size of the printer, it can not execute the print command and will refuse to print the document.
Also, sometimes the print jobs can get stuck in the printer’s memory and displays error messages such as “Memory is low. Press OK.” or “Not enough printer memory available to print a page.”
This error message is a clear indication that it is time to clear your printer’s memory. Further, clearing the memory can be helpful if your printer is lagging while printing the documents.
Clear the Print Queue
You should first clear the print queue of your HP printer when its memory is full. When youclear the print queue, the print jobs from your computer can not further get into the printer memory, preventing memory usage.
Power Cycle the Printer
Since the printer memory is volatile in nature like the RAM of your computer, you’re able to power cycle your printer to flush its memory. A power cut will automatically wipe out the memory content and you will no longer face memory errors.
Clear the Fax Logs
Fax-capable HP printers cache the sent, unsent, pending, and scheduledfaxes on the printermemory, hogging the memory space. you’re able to easily clear the fax logs to clear the memory.
Update the Firmware
HP also recommends its users update the printer firmware when they encounter memory errors. To perform the update, you’re able to easily download and use the HP Smart app. Here’re the steps.
Restore Printer to Factory Defaults
You can also reset your HP printer to factory defaults to clear its memory. Factory resetting will wipe out everything on the printer’s memory—including the configuration and personalized settings, requiring you toset up the printer from scratchagain.
Tips to Prevent Memory Errors on HP Printers
There are a few things you can do to prevent memory errors on your HP printer. We have listed a few of them below.
