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- Subject: HP Printer Keeps Disconnecting from Mac

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08-19-2026 01:00 AM
Hi, I’m having a problem with my HP printer. The printer keeps disconnecting from my Mac. Sometimes it connects normally and I can scan, but suddenly the printer disappears and becomes disconnected. After waiting for a while, it sometimes reconnects by itself through the cloud connection.
I also noticed that this can happen after I open the printer cover or adjust the paper. I have to wait for it to reconnect before I can scan again.
This is very frustrating because I need to use the printer for work. Could you please help me fix this connection problem permanently?
08-19-2026 03:06 AM - edited 08-19-2026 03:07 AM
Hi @elmelda ,
1. Smart Tank 580 printer only connects to 2.4 Ghz network.
2. Most modern routers and wireless network providers has a "mixed wireless" with 5 Ghz and 2.4 Ghz all together.
3. Maybe you need to talk with your network provider to make a "separated" network settings,
asking to setup or "split" for 2 network connections, one for 5.0 Ghz and another for a 2.4 Ghz network.
4. Then setup again your printer and make sure to connect to 2.4 Ghz network.
Please check the steps to reset your printer network settings:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIFzN-DS8iI
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