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Computer Help and Support

usonian

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3. Need more info.

Reply to efhmc (Original post)

Wed May 13, 2026, 12:18 AM

Yesterday

Most common (happened to my ex) is that the printer lost wireless contact.

She just moved it closer. Otherwise, might be in the settings (wireless password on the printer, if wireless)

But how could it forget?

Check that its control panel (if any) shows it connected to the network

I dislike such things and use ethernet cable. No, I can't type a wireless password on that idiot kepyad on the printer!

Laziness is the mother of invention.

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All of a sudden my computer cannot find my printer. Any suggestions? Was working last week. [View all] efhmc Tuesday OP

when that happened to me Skittles Yesterday #1

Thanks but it is not showing up at all. Have a meeting in the morning and I need to give documents to my grazing lessee. efhmc Yesterday #2

sorry I meant to add, uninstall and reinstall the software and try to add it back Skittles Yesterday #7

Thanks everyone. Just started working about five this am. In plenty of time for my meeting at 10. You all are the best!! efhmc 11 hrs ago #9

Need more info. usonian Yesterday #3

Have you turned off computer and printer and back on? Doodley Yesterday #4

Not yet but will give it a try before going to bed. Thanks to all for your help. efhmc Yesterday #5

Do you have a chord that came with the printer where you can plug them together? mucifer Yesterday #6

I had an identical problem awhile back.... lastlib 20 hrs ago #8