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01-20-2019 08:21 PM
I have tried to set up my all-in-one 2542 as a wireless printer and it won't connect to the router. I have run the troubleshooter and no luck. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling software/drivers and no luck. Any help is appreciated.
01-22-2019 05:33 PM
Welcome to the HP Support Community
To provide you with an accurate solution, I'll need a few more details:
Is the copy working fine?
Have you tried connecting using the USB?
Check your router's documentation or support site to make sure it meets the following requirements:
Check the router band: Many routers can operate in both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequency bands, but not all HP printers support both bands. Make sure the 2.4 GHz router band is enabled and broadcasting. If the router broadcasts separate network names (SSIDs) for each band, connect the printer to the 2.4 GHz band SSID.
Make sure the printer and the computer are connected to the same network.
If the issue persists, Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor
Install HP Print and Scan Doctor on the computer connected to your printer.
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Make sure your printer is turned on and connected to the computer.
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Download HP Print and Scan Doctor, and then follow the on-screen prompts to install and open the tool.
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On the Welcome screen, click Start to view a list of available printers.
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Select your printer in the list, and then click Next.
If your printer is not listed or a connection problem is detected, click My product is not listed or select your connection type, follow the on-screen instructions, and then click Retry.
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Click either Fix Printing or Fix Scanning.
If you are prompted to install the printer software, follow the on-screen instructions. The software can resolve many printer issues.
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Review the list of test results, and then resolve any issues found.
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If you see a checkmark
, the printer passed the test.
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If you see a wrench
, HP Print and Scan Doctor found an issue and repaired it.
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If you see an exclamation point
, the test failed and required user action, but the step was skipped.
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If you see an X
, follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the issue.
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Keep me posted, hope this helps you out!
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Have a great day!
Cheers:)
Raj1788
I am an HP Employee