HP LaserJet P2055dn Driver, Windows 11 Setup, Network Printing, Old IP Address, Duplex, 49 Error, Tray 2 Jam, Faded Output, and Paper Feed Problems

The HP LaserJet P2055dn is an older monochrome laser printer with duplex and network support, so reported driver problems usually involve Windows setup, stale network routes, printer offline state, driver unavailable messages, duplex settings, 49 error behavior, Tray 2 feed problems, blank pages between jobs, toner output, and paper jams. It is not a scanner or wireless all-in-one page, so troubleshooting should stay focused on printing and laser-printer behavior.

HP LaserJet P2055dn is installed but Windows does not print

Users reported that the HP P2055dn appeared in Windows but jobs stayed in the queue, failed from applications, or disappeared without output. The printer was usually installed, but the queue, TCP/IP route, driver, or spooler state was not working correctly.

In resolved cases, users got printing back after clearing stuck jobs, restarting Print Spooler, removing duplicate HP entries, confirming the active printer address, and sending one fresh test page. 

HP P2055dn network printing uses an old IP address

Users reported that the P2055dn stopped printing after a router change, DHCP change, network move, or office equipment change. The printer was still powered on, but Windows kept sending jobs to the old address.

What worked in resolved cases was printing or checking the current network configuration, removing stale HP queues, creating a new Standard TCP/IP route, and testing one page. This belongs with Network Printer IP Address Keeps Changing and Printer Offline Error.

HP LaserJet P2055dn appears offline

Users reported that the P2055dn showed offline even though the display was ready or another computer could print. This usually pointed to a stale TCP/IP route, paused printer state, WSD route confusion, or duplicate queue.

In resolved cases, users cleared Use Printer Offline, restarted Print Spooler, removed duplicate HP queues, confirmed the current device address, and rebuilt the queue through a stable TCP/IP port. The issue usually cleared as a Windows route problem rather than a printer hardware failure.

HP P2055dn driver unavailable on Windows 10 or Windows 11

Users reported driver unavailable messages or generic HP entries after adding the P2055dn to a newer Windows computer. Printing failed or duplex and device-specific options were missing.

What worked in resolved cases was removing the incomplete printer entry, installing a compatible HP LaserJet P2055dn driver path, restarting Windows, and adding the printer again through the active USB or TCP/IP route. Users got better results after removing generic entries before reinstalling.

Duplex printing is missing or prints the wrong side

Users reported that two-sided printing was missing, disabled, or caused blank pages and feed problems. Some reports described multi-page jobs where duplexing caused jams, blank pages between sheets, or the back side printed on another sheet.

In resolved cases, users checked that the correct P2055dn driver was selected, confirmed duplex was enabled in printer properties, matched paper size and tray settings, and tested a small two-page document before sending a longer job. Cases involving jams during duplex output usually moved from driver settings into the duplexer and paper-feed path.

HP P2055dn jams from Tray 2 during multi-page jobs

Users reported frequent jams from Tray 2, especially on longer jobs or duplex jobs. Some cases printed a few pages, inserted blank pages, then jammed again.

What worked in resolved cases was reducing the paper stack, checking paper condition, aligning Tray 2 guides, removing torn paper, cleaning accessible rollers, testing Tray 1 separately, and then testing a smaller multi-page job. Cases that kept jamming from Tray 2 after cleaning usually pointed to pickup, separation, or feed-path wear rather than Windows driver failure.

HP P2055dn prints blank pages between printed pages

Users reported blank pages appearing between printed pages, especially from Tray 1 or during duplex jobs. The printer received the job, but page handling and duplex/feed timing were not behaving correctly.

In resolved cases, users checked driver paper size, tray selection, duplex settings, and document page settings, then tested a simple file. Cases tied to Tray 2 jams or repeated blank sheets improved after users checked the feed path, paper stack, and tray guides instead of reinstalling the driver repeatedly.

HP P2055dn shows a 49 error or gets stuck initializing

Users reported 49 errors, initializing loops, or printer startup failures. These cases were usually printer-side firmware, job, network, or hardware states rather than normal Windows driver issues.

What worked in resolved cases was clearing pending jobs, power-cycling the printer, disconnecting the network or USB route temporarily, and testing whether the printer could reach ready state without receiving a bad job. Cases that stayed stuck at initializing usually moved beyond driver cleanup into printer-side diagnosis.

HP P2055dn faded output or toner problems

Users reported faded pages, weak black text, streaks, or inconsistent output while the printer still received jobs. That meant Windows delivery was working and the issue moved to toner, cartridge seating, paper path, or printer-side output.

In resolved cases, users checked toner status, reseated the cartridge, printed a device test page, tested another document, and separated printer-side output from driver setup. This connects with Printer Prints Blank Pages.

HP P2055dn works on one computer but not another

Users reported that the P2055dn printed from one computer but not another. That usually proved the printer hardware and network were not the main problem. The failing computer usually had a local driver, queue, port, or stale TCP/IP route issue.

What worked in resolved cases was removing old HP entries from the failing computer, rebuilding the printer through the current IP address, restarting Windows, and testing one page. One-computer-only cases usually cleared through local route cleanup.