When should I and how can I reset my wireless network?

If I have problems printing, why should I reset my network?

Most of us are well aware of the miracles that can happen to a simple reboot when you encounter computer problems.  Often, the same is true of wireless networks.  Over time the connections can become "cluttered" for lack of a better word.  A reset network will create a clean connection among the devices on the network and can often solve problems.

When

Any time you experience problems printing with a wireless printer and:

  1. you have excluded material problems,
  2. the print queue is clear, and
  3. running the HP print and Scan Doctor did not help.

then reset the network should be very high on your to-do list, especially if the printer worked very well recently and now it isn't.

How

  1. Shut down your computer (not restart).  If the computer tries to run updates, let that happens and wait for those finish.  For Windows 8 computers, hold down the "Shift" key when you click on the button 'stop '.  If you do not do this, the computer will go into hibernation and not to a full stop.
  2. Unplug all cables from the printer, including the power cord at the back of the printer when the printer is still on.  Unplug the other end of the power cord.  If there is a power supply on the power cord, disconnect one end.
  3. Unplug the power cord from the router for 20 seconds and plug it back.
  4. When the lights are on on the router, re - turn on the computer.
  5. When the computer is started to the top and you can access the Internet, plug the power cord into the power supply (if any), plug it directly into a wall socket (not a surge protector or battery backup), then again in the printer.
  6. When the printer powers back up, send a print job to the printer and see what happens.

Even if this does resolve the problem, you will have a better connection that will be good for troubleshooting more far.

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Tags: HP Printers

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