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hotrodder636
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Can't connect printer to my computer

My printer and computer BOTH are connected to my wireless network, however after each time I try to re-install my printer software to allow my computer to connect however EVERY time, the setup says that the printer is not found.  My computer did "update" the anti-virus and this appears to be when the issue happened.  I have tried the troubleshooters and it doesn't seem to work.  I need help please!!

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Re: Can't connect printer to my computer

Download and run this utility: http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?h_pagetype=s-926&h_lang=en&h_client=s-h-e17-1&h_keyword=dg-NDU&ju...

What does it say?

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Scolton
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Re: Can't connect printer to my computer

Are you Windows 7?
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hotrodder636
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Re: Can't connect printer to my computer

I tried the HP Diagnostic file you sent, and it did not show any printers on the network,  so I clicked on the button saying None Listed,  then it listed the active network I am using on the next page and had a button at the bottom that said CLOSE.

 

Yes my machine is a Windows 7/64bit.

 

This computer has been connected to the printer since Christmas time, and after my anti-virus program updated it doesn't seem to work.  I even "shut-off" the program and it's firewalls and still could not find the printer.  I am thoroughly confused....

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Scolton
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Re: Can't connect printer to my computer

Start --> Computer --> Network (In sidebar)

Is it shown there as a Printer, Scanner, or Multifunction device?
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hotrodder636
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No it is no shown on any of my devices. It is a Photosmart D110a. My two laptops and my iPad can't FIND the printer and they are all on the network. Furthermore, the printer itself is saying it is connected to the network. I was able to connect to the printer via the USB cable, but it continues to not be seen by my computing devices.
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Well, have you tried unplugging your printer, including the network cable (unless it's wireless), waiting 5 minutes, plugging it back in, and resetting the network with the SSID and key (unless wired)?

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hotrodder636
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Re: Can't connect printer to my computer

Yes, I have unplugged the router, the printer for more than 5 minutes (each).I have turned off my anti-virus program, I have re-intalled my printer driver (along with new drivers from HP website). I have tried connecting with each of my different devices and that still didn't work. So, I guess it looks like rather than having a wireless printer, I will have a second "wired" printer in my house. I have pretty much given up on this, as the issue appears to be common with a Samsung laptop, HP laptop, and iPad (which this printer is supposedly compatible with the iPad through wireless). Thank you all for your help, and if anyone can think of anything else I will definitely be listening. Thank you.
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I cannot connect my printer to my laptop.  

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What printer?  What router?  What operating system?

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