How To Fix Computer Can't Find Wireless Printer?

Wireless printers are used by millions of people around the world. It makes the print job and other printer-related operations like scan, fax, and copy easier & simple. By using a wireless printer, you can perform the print or printer-related operations from anywhere and at any time within the wireless network’s range.

But what happens if your computer can't find wireless printer? This is the common issue encountered by both the Windows and Mac OS users. If you’re also the one encountering the same issue, then carry out the following instructions. 

Basic solutions

  • First, make sure that your wireless printer and the computer are connected to the same wireless network.
  • Check if your wireless access point is turned ON and working properly. If not, turn it ON. 
  • Try restarting your computer, wireless router, and the wireless printer.
  • If you encounter any issue with your Internet connection, then contact your ISP to resolve it.
  • Remove and re-add your wireless printer on your computer.

Advanced solutions

Mac:

Windows 10:

Step 1: Enable the Find Devices and Content option

Step 2: Run a wireless connectivity test

Step 3: Repair network problems

Step 4: Run the printer troubleshooter

If your computer can't find wireless printer, then you can contact our technical team to get remote assistance in resolving the issue.

Faq
  • Why is my wireless printer not printing?

    First, try restarting your computer, printer and wireless router. To check if your printer is connected to your network: Print a Wireless Network Test report from the printer control panel. On many printers pressing the Wireless button allows direct access to printing this report.

  • Why is my printer showing error?

    The other most probable reason for the printing error is the connection between your computer and the printer. If you are sure that the transmission cable is working okay (tested the printer on another computer), then the problem might be the drivers. This can be the printer drivers or the USB port drivers.

  • Why do my 3d prints keep failing?

    Another common fail is over extrusion. Over extrusion happens when your 3D printer pushes out too much plastic too fast, causing a jam in the end of the nozzle. ... Make sure YOURu layer height is less than your nozzle diameter. Increase your cooling fan's power (this will cool the plastic and cause it to slow down)

  • What is the WPS button?

    WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is a wireless network security standard that tries to make connections between a router and wireless devices faster and easier. WPS works only for wireless networks that use a password that is encrypted with the WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal security protocols.

  • How do I reset my printer?

    To restore your HP printer to factory-default settings, follow these steps. Turn the product off. Disconnect the power cable from the product for 30 seconds and then reconnect. Turn the product on while you press and hold the Resume button for 10-20 seconds. The Attention light turns on. Release the Resume button.

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