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03-15-2017, 10:39 AM

#11

BARES

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Join Date: Dec 2006

Location: Where the sun sets.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Krystyna

Sometimes you have to shut your computer down and unplug the printer from the power source - not just turn it off. They get balky that way.

I agree with Krystyna. Turn it off and UNPLUG all the plugs. Wait about 15 seconds and then plug it back in. That often solves the problem. It is also the simplest! LOL Ask me how I know.

03-15-2017, 03:36 PM

#12

janjanq

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Grass Lake, MI and Bradenton, FL

Posts: 785

I have the same problem with my Epson printer almost every time I use it. I just turn it off and then back on. It just doesn't seem to keep the wireless connection for more than a few hours.

03-16-2017, 01:25 PM

#13

SHELTIE'SMAMA

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Join Date: Nov 2011

Location: Laughlin NV

Posts: 650

I have a wireless printer HP that pulls the same stunt all the time. I too either restart my lap-top or run to the room where the printer is and switch off and on. Thought I had dome something wrong but apparently not. It does collect the documents in the print que though and prints whenever I restart my computer. So unless I need it right away I just let them collect.

03-18-2017, 05:03 PM

#14

quiltingshorttimer

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: kansas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cashs_mom

Sorry, I just noticed something. I'm using Windows 7, too, and you don't have to go thru the control panel. Just click on the start button at the lower left and one of the options will be "Devices and Printers" click there and go to your printer.

Thank you! my lap top had mysteriously quit connecting via wifi with our printer and while I thought I'd made sure it was connected, I'd done so via the menu/network/etc. Using your tip, I found that it wsn't set as default, once that was done, Voila! it's working. Much appreciated!