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Fla Dem

(26,883 posts) Tue Feb 6, 2018, 04:48 PM Feb 2018

I cannot get my desktop printer to print over my wireless network [View all]

It will print if I connect a cable from my laptop.

The wireless indicator light is on and the printer shows 3 wireless bars in the display window.

I've checked goggle and can't seem to find anything that tells me what to do if my printer, while seemingly is connected to my wireless network, won't print.

Any thoughts?

I just really hate to have to spend $100+ on a new printer if I don't have to. But need my printer to work without it being attached by a cable.

Thanks for your thoughts and advice.

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I cannot get my desktop printer to print over my wireless network [View all] Fla Dem Feb 2018 OP

You might try re-installing the printer driver? The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2018 #1

I did reinstall the software. Not sure what happened. Fla Dem Feb 2018 #4

you have to connect your printer to your wireless network LuvLoogie Feb 2018 #2

I did a network systems check from the printers menu. Fla Dem Feb 2018 #5

Have you tried a direct TCP/IP connection to the printer? LuvLoogie Feb 2018 #11

Same issue gibraltar72 Feb 2018 #3

I had that problem with an HP Color Laser teach1st Feb 2018 #6

if you don't mind, what brand and model number? steve2470 Feb 2018 #7

Thanks Steve. Fla Dem Feb 2018 #8

you've probably done all this but fyi anyway.... steve2470 Feb 2018 #9

Need info Egnever Feb 2018 #10