However, it can also occur when attempting to use a wireless printer that you have already connected to.
The printer will not appear in the available printers and devices list when performing a search.
You might need to wait for your Windows system to install updates.
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The combination of restarting the printer and your Windows system will often resolve odd connection issues.
start your router and modem.
Doing so is another way to resolve simple online grid connectivity problems.
Check your printer manufacturers instructions to learn how toupdate your printers firmware.
On the printer, look through the menu options for a way to update the equipment.
Download any newer version of the printers firmware detected and install it.
This process may require a reboot of the printer.
Download and install any availableWindows updates.
If prompted, allow the system to restart.
Repeat the process until you see a message that says no updates are available.
Then, test printing.
patch your printer driversin Windows.
For example,Brother,Canon,Epson, andHPall provide gadget drivers online.
Some manufacturers periodically release updates that fix problems, improve performance, or enhance security.
Driver update software may require you to remove existing drivers, so be prepared for a possible system restart.
modernize your router’s firmwareto fix various connection problems with specific devices.
Select alternative data pipe connection methods in your printers administrative options.
ensure to enable connection printing options in your printer’s tweaks.
If possible, configure your router to assign astatic IP addressto your printer.
It ensures that you’re able to always find your printer at a specific address.
Without this configuration, your printers address could change after a restart.
You also might enableuniversal plug and play settingson your router.
Again, this will be a setting in your routers administrative tweaks.
This is often a simple checkbox option that is either enabled or not.
With plug and play enabled, your printer and Windows system may more easily connect over your web connection.
FAQ
Toconnect your printer to Wi-Fi, first power it on.
To connect the printer to the wireless connection, look at your equipment’s specific directions.
Towirelessly connect a printerto a Windows laptop, first confirm the printer has Wi-Fi access.
SelectPrinters & Scanners>Add a printer or scanner.
Select your printer >Add gadget.
If yourprinter is offline, try plugging it in and turning it on, or rebooting your box.
