why does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 plus not recconnect to wifi after being asleep

[bill759]

why does the HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 plus not recconnect to wifi after being asleep

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @bill759,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding the HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus not reconnecting to Wi-Fi!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these steps:

Power Saving Settings: Some printers are designed to conserve energy, and part of their power-saving mechanism might include disconnecting from the network when they enter sleep mode. Check the printer's settings to see if there is an option to adjust the sleep mode behavior, particularly concerning network connectivity.

Router Settings: The issue might be related to your router’s settings. Ensure that the network is stable and supports persistent connections. Check your router for any power-saving features, or settings that might disconnect devices after a period of inactivity.

Firmware Updates: Make sure the printer firmware is up-to-date. Firmware updates might address issues related to network connectivity and device behavior. You can check for updates on HP's support page for your printer model.

Wi-Fi Signal Strength: Ensure that the printer is within a good range of your Wi-Fi signal. If it's too far away, the signal might drop when not actively managing the connection.

Network Configuration: Sometimes specific network configurations or security settings can cause devices to reconnect slowly or fail to reconnect. Check if there are specific settings on your router that might be affecting the printer's ability to reconnect.

Restart Devices: Try rebooting both your router and printer to refresh the network connection.

Printer Settings Reset: As a last resort, you can try resetting the printer’s network settings and set it up again on your Wi-Fi network. This sometimes resolves connectivity issues by clearing any misconfigurations.

I hope this helps.

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