I can't print anything; check wireless connections, etc. I get the message: Communication not available - not able to communicate with the computer-printer
The printer is listed under devices. Help
Hello
1. If it works well before?
2 did you change on your computer before this problem?
3. is the printer connected to a computer network?
4. what operating system is installed on your computer?
What version of the operating system Windows am I running?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/which-version-of-the-Windows-operating-system-am-i-running
5. how to connect the printer with your computer?
You can follow the suggestions and see if it helps.
Method 1
You can run the printer troubleshooter.
Open the printer Troubleshooter
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-printer-Troubleshooter
Method 2
You can follow the procedure in the article.
Printer in Windows problems
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows
See also:
Network printer problems
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-network-printer-problems
Note: The article is also applicable to Windows 7.
Share a printer
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/share-a-printer
File and printer sharing: frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/file-and-printer-sharing-frequently-asked-questions
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