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02-26-2026 03:35 AM
This seems to be a little tricky, since I never found a similar problem description online:
I have three different IP networks all dedicated subnets, in fact all in different locations connected through IPsec-VPNs.
When I try to print to an HP printer - does not really matter which model, I have tried several - in, say, subnet A from a Mac on subnet B, the job will be transferred into the queue and then just disappears without any printout or reaction at the device. The printer is always shown as online, I can connect through the utilities and via the printer's web console, I can print within the same subnet without any problems, but never from on of the other subnets. I can access any other service across, be it a NAS, a web console or a remote connection via SSH or VNC. No ports are blocked between the subnets.
Will be happy for any suggestion, this bugs me for months now....
Thanks
Tom
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03-26-2026 06:00 AM
It works when selecting AirPrint, but not with the traditional protocols, which is a little strange...
02-26-2026 07:11 AM
Hello @werfger435543tr
Please, try the procedures below:
HP printers - Wi-Fi connection is lost after router or network settings change | HP® Support
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02-26-2026 09:12 AM
Hello @werfger435543tr
Ideally, to see if it's the printer, we should test it on another network.
Can you test it?
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02-27-2026 11:55 AM
Yep, tried to print from the same client to an MFP140w in the third location. Worked like a charm. Was using the OS’s AirPrint driver though since there is no HP driver available for this model for macOS. Will try next week to use AirPrint for the other one…
02-27-2026 12:52 PM
Apparently it's something wrong with the printer or an incompatibility.
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03-05-2026 05:01 AM
OK, I´m Waiting
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