Windows 10: My printer is not connecting

Discus and support My printer is not connecting in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I purchased a new HP computer and microsoft office but now it won't connect with my older printer. I was told I had to purchase a license for the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Kathi Theriault, Mar 17, 2024.

  1. KATHI THERIAULT
    Kathi Theriault Win User

    My printer is not connecting


    I purchased a new HP computer and microsoft office but now it won't connect with my older printer. I was told I had to purchase a license for the printer to work, why? In the past it was a matter of choosing the printer from the list and connecting it. Can someone explain this to me?

    :)
     
    Kathi Theriault, Mar 17, 2024
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  2. VIRFRANZ MAN
    Virfranz Man Win User

    connecting laptop to Office jet G55 printer

    Hi Luisa,

    To help you with your concern regarding the printer, let me suggest you to contact the manufacturer for the steps on how to connect your printer to your computer. Please follow the steps on how to contact the manufacturer:

    • The name of the OEM + “contact information”
    • The name of the OEM + “PC support”

    Regards.
     
    Virfranz Man, Mar 17, 2024
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  3. AILEEN ALF
    Aileen Alf Win User
    Windows 10 + printer connection

    Hi murlichatlani,

    Have you tried the suggestions on my initial post, in response to the original poster? If you haven't performed any troubleshooting yet, here are a couple of things you can try:

    • Power off, and then power on your printer to restart it. Wait for a while for it to be fully ready.
    • Check your printer connection. Check your printer and make sure that it’s connected to your PC network.

    If the steps didn't help, you may go through this list of suggestions to fix printer connection in Windows 10.

    If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.
     
    Aileen Alf, Mar 17, 2024
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  4. AILEEN ALF
    Aileen Alf Win User

    My printer is not connecting

    Windows 10 + printer connection

    Hi Debbie,

    The printer offline status is your printer’s way of telling you that something is wrong with the communication between your computer and your printer, so one of the first things to check is your printer’s connection with your PC. Here are a couple of things
    you can try:

    • Power off, and then power on your printer to restart it. Wait for a while for it to be fully ready.
    • Check your printer connection. Check your printer and make sure that it’s connected to your PC network.

    Aside from the above steps, I also suggest that you go through this list of suggestions to fix printer connection
    in Windows 10.

    Please respond to this thread to let me know how the issue progresses. Similarly, if you have more questions, please inform me by replying to this post.
     
    Aileen Alf, Mar 17, 2024
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