I can not install the printer on the network

[Ughammer]

The printer used to work.

then it refused to work.

I uninstalled everything serval times and reinstalled erverything with the help of HP software. But I can not get a connection.

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Ughammer,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

To resolve the issue of your HP LaserJet Pro P1108 printer not connecting to the network, follow these steps:

Preliminary Steps

Restart Devices:

• Restart your router, printer, and Mac. Sometimes, this simple step can resolve connectivity issues.

Check Network Connection:

• Ensure your printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Mac.

Uninstall and Reinstall the Printer

Uninstall Printer Software:

• Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
• Select your HP LaserJet Pro P1108 printer and click the - button to remove it.

Remove HP Software:

• Open Finder > Applications.
• Locate any HP-related software and move it to the Trash.

Restart Your Mac:

• Restart your Mac after removing the software.

Install the Printer with HP Easy Start

Download HP Easy Start:

• Go to the HP Easy Start download page and download HP Easy Start for macOS.

Install HP Easy Start:

• Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install HP Easy Start.

Add the Printer:

• Open HP Easy Start and follow the prompts to add your HP LaserJet Pro P1108 printer to your network.

Manually Add the Printer

Open System Settings:

• Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
• Click the + button to add a printer.
• If the printer appears in the list, select it. If not, choose Add Printer or Scanner and manually enter the printer’s IP address.

Use Generic Driver:

• If specific drivers are not found, select Generic PostScript Printer or Generic PCL Printer from the Use drop-down menu.

Reset Printing System:

• Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.Right-click (or Control-click) in the printer list and select Reset printing system.
• This will remove all printers and reset the printing system.

Re-add Printer:

• After resetting, follow the steps to add your printer again.

Check Router Settings

Assign Static IP:

• Access your router’s settings and assign a static IP address to your printer. This ensures it remains on the same IP address, avoiding connectivity issues.

Update Router Firmware:

• Ensure your router firmware is up to date.

Download HP Print and Scan Doctor:

• Visit the HP Print and Scan Doctor page and download the too

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support