Windows 10: Unable to add/connect to network printer

Discus and support Unable to add/connect to network printer in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am unable to add a network printer to windows 11. It doesn't automatically recognize. When I select through the network, it shows it unable to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Siddharth Pandya, Feb 12, 2024.

  1. SIDDHARTH PANDYA
    Siddharth Pandya Win User

    Unable to add/connect to network printer


    I am unable to add a network printer to windows 11. It doesn't automatically recognize. When I select through the network, it shows it unable to connect. The printer is connecting to all other PCs in organization running windows 10 and older. This is specific to windows 11 only. MY IT administrator is also unable to solve this problem. Please guide what changes are required?

    :)
     
    Siddharth Pandya, Feb 12, 2024
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  2. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Connecting computer with no internet connection to network printer


    @dk1971
    1. Open Admin command and type: ipconfig

      Unable to add/connect to network printer 97987d1485971061t-connecting-computer-no-internet-connection-network-printer-.png
    2. Win+X->Control Panel->Netwok and Sharing Center
      Follow the screen shot. This should disable internet access from this PC but allows access to local device(s)
      NOTE: Use the IP & Subnet Mask from step 1. Leave Default gateway & DNS Server blank

      Unable to add/connect to network printer 98003d1485971061t-connecting-computer-no-internet-connection-network-printer-b.png
     
    topgundcp, Feb 12, 2024
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  3. BENDAVIES12333
    BenDavies12333 Win User
    Unable to print to a network printer when connected to both wireless and wired networks

    Hi Eileen,

    • As far as i'm aware nothing has changed
    • i have only tried to send test pages to the network printer so im assuming so yes
    • wireless printer works fine when connected to both networks. However the wifi doesn't connect auto when an Ethernet connection is established this has to be manually connected.
    I have tried the following:

    • updated the print driver
    • changed the network port it was plugged into
    • ran windows updates
    • configured with a static
    • changed the wifi and Ethernet priority
    I will run through the trouble shoot steps as suggest and come back to you.

    FYI - he has a number of extenders dotted around, a collegue mentioned it could be a subnet issue?

    thanks, Ben
     
    BenDavies12333, Feb 12, 2024
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  4. HAZELMLATTE
    hazelmlatte Win User

    Unable to add/connect to network printer

    Unable to connect network printer

    I've recently moved to new internet provider (centurylink) using modem/router (Zyxel c3000z). I have tried and true Dell 1700n network printer that was previously ethernet connected to router and it worked great! Now it will not install. I have tried multiple
    ethernet ports on the zyxel and have tried multiple ethernet cables. The port light on the modem is illuminated, but when logged into admin of zyxel, the printer is not listed in the device list. CenturyLink tech support cannot see the printer/does NOT show
    the device connected and doesn't have any suggestions. Any idea of incompatibilities?
     
    hazelmlatte, Feb 12, 2024
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