Extending a wireless network in the home
04/02/11 Filed in: wireless
The last time you were here I was having problems with my printers – one hardwired and one wireless. They are on with the machine saying they are fine, but when I try to print, they say they are offline. I have tried the normal turn them off and turn them back on, but can’t get them to work. There has to be something easier but I can’t seem to find a way to navigate.
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I would suggest deleting then re-adding them. Here’s how: Reset the printer system | printers | Sells Consulting
Resetting the print system may be the best bet. Sometimes the conversation between your computer and printers, gets put on hold for various reasons. Also, be sure you are on the correct wireless network. I know that sounds silly but if anyone in the neighborhood has an unsecured network, your computer may have accidentally joined it at some point and you wouldn’t be able to see your printers.
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I would suggest deleting then re-adding them. Here’s how: Reset the printer system | printers | Sells Consulting
Resetting the print system may be the best bet. Sometimes the conversation between your computer and printers, gets put on hold for various reasons. Also, be sure you are on the correct wireless network. I know that sounds silly but if anyone in the neighborhood has an unsecured network, your computer may have accidentally joined it at some point and you wouldn’t be able to see your printers.
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