Solutions - Windows 10 Can't Find Wireless Printer

Windows 10 users often experience an issue in connecting their wireless printers to their systems. Are you also having a stable internet connection, a wireless printer connected to the network? Is your Windows 10 Can't Find Wireless Printer? You've landed on the right page. Go through the methods provided on this page to fix the issue.

Method 1: Check network connectivity

  • Check whether the printer and computer are connected to the same network.
  • Check whether the wireless featureis turned on your printer.
  • Otherwise, turn iton and connect the printer to the Windows 10 computer.
  • Alternatively, reset the network on your printer fromthe Network Settings option. The process may take about three to four minutes.
  • Complete the network reset and connect the printer to your computerover the wireless network.

The issue should be fixed. If your Windows 10 computer still can’t find your wireless printer, then go to the following method.

Method 2: Update your printer driver

The computer failing to detect your printer can be due to a corrupted or outdated printer driver. Keep reading to know the steps to update the printer driver on your Windows 10 computer.

Method 3: Add your printer manually

Your problem must be resolved by following the steps provided on this page. If still Windows 10 Can't Find Wireless Printer issue persists, contact our technical team by clicking the call button you see on this page.

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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