Modern technology allows you to carry out any work that previously took a lot of time in a short time. This is mainly due to the emergence of a network connection. Various devices and users can interact online. To do this, you need to connect the equipment and connect to the local communication channel.
Printers also use the network option. It is based on the pairing of several Windows computers or any other system to display information from an electronic format in print form through a single printer. This allows you to save the budget on the purchase of additional equipment and its maintenance during operation. You can also make several printers network, for this it is enough to connect them and configure them correctly.
Usually, access and synchronization are straightforward, but sometimes operation failures occur. If you need to quickly eliminate the cause and restore the operation of the equipment, we offer to read information about the possible causes of the problem and how to solve them. This article will be useful for beginners who are just starting their acquaintance with computer technology.
Why doesn't the printer print over the network?
The content of the article
- Why doesn't the printer print over the network?
- How to set up a network printer?
Before proceeding with the repair and troubleshooting, you need to conduct a thorough diagnosis to identify the source of the problem. All malfunctions are divided into mechanical (malfunctions in parts, external defects) and system failures. Inspect the printer housing, go to the main menu, paying attention to the following indicators:
- The presence of the connection and the integrity of all wires for connecting to a computer and a power source. Usually the wires are frayed and connection is not provided.
- Install software and latest drivers. In their absence, printing will not be carried out.
- Lack of computer access to the Internet, a violation in providing access to the browser. A network connection may be refused if you use the wrong IP address.
- Mechanical damage to components of the equipment. Defects can interfere with parts and chips of the printer that are responsible for the proper functioning of the equipment.
- Damage to a computer system by a virus or malware application can lead to software crashes.
- Incorrect system settings and print output to the host computer.
This list provides the most common reasons for not printing. For most users, the problem arises when the connection is incorrect or absent. If the diagnosis could not identify the root cause of the malfunction, you should contact the service center or the wizard.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to make an independent repair and install other people's software, since in this case the warranty will become invalid. Contact the technical support center for free diagnostics and troubleshooting.
How to set up a network printer?
If you managed to independently identify the cause of the defect, you can proceed to eliminate it, but before that, prepare the necessary tools and free the workplace from foreign objects. To begin, consider the standard verification plan and step-by-step troubleshooting of possible malfunctions that interfere with printing documents:
- First, connect all wires correctly (if there is serious damage, replace them). Turn on the power on the computer and printer.
- After that (when connecting for the first time) using the special installation disk that is included with the equipment, download the software and drivers to the computer system. If the printer has been connected for a long time, just in case, re-check and update the software version. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard in the dialog box that opens.
- After that, activate access to the network, in the main settings allow access to your equipment.
- Check for ink and paper; replenish supplies if necessary.
These principles are suitable for resolving problems with incorrect connections. However, due to the nature of the interaction during a network connection, you should pay attention to the following points:
- All equipment paired in a local group must have access to the network.
- To print to the desired equipment, set it to “default”.
- When using multiple computers at once to send files for printing, the host computer (acting as a server) must be constantly turned on.
