PRINTER WIRELESS CONNECTION ISSUE

PRINTER 3050A All IN ONE Printer Scanner Fax
prints well with USB Connection BUT doesn't print on ePrint or Wireless, THOUGH the lights indicate there is positive connection. Error MSG: "Printer is Offline" but HP Printer screen indicates Online as do all ligths on printer. I've used the Router WSB reset and have completely shut the printer down, unplugged it and resumed in more than an hour. No change.

Hi @LITTLEBOYBLUE,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I see you are not able to print wirelessly to your HP Deskjet 3050A, when you attempt to print wirelessly, you get a 'Printer Offline' error message. You have 2 options when setting up your DJ 3050A to your network, you can use the HP's Auto Wireless Connect or do a USB to Wireless conversion. To get started click on the link below:
Setting Up the Printer for a Wireless Network for the HP Deskjet 3050A and 3070A e-All-in-One Printe...
Please let me know if you were able to connect your HP DJ 3050A to your Wireless network successfully.
Thanks,
HevnLgh
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- wireless Network B (802.11b channel 6, WEP 40bit ascii)
- wireless Network C (802.11g channel 11, WPA personal)
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- Powerbook G4 (10.4.5)
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iStumbler showing some networks respond to poll, then immediately stagnate/disappear.
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Primary symptom on Intel iMac: NO PROBLEMS! Can connect to (and steadily "see") all valid Networks A, B, C !
iStumbler constantly polls all available networks, with no dropouts.
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1. Wipe iBook hard drive, install 10.3 from dvd. AirPort signals unreliable.
1a. Perform all 10.3.x Software updates, Repair Permissions, reboot. AirPort still unreliable.
2. Reset PRAM, nvram, PMU. no improvements.
3. Reseat AirPort Extreme card, ensure antenna is firmly plugged in. AirPort still unreliable.
4. Wipe iBook, install 10.4.3 "fresh" from Full retail version DVD. AirPort still unreliable.
4a. Perform all 10.4.5 Software (combo) updates, Repair Permissions, reboot. AirPort still unreliable.
5. Hold down the Option key, and click on the AirPort icon in the menu bar.
select About AirPort...
pay particular attention to each system showing:
iBook: AirPort Framework 421.13.0
powerbook: AirPort Framework 421.13.0
intel iMac: AirPort Framework 426.1.0
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6. So, using the Terminal let's get this newer Apple80211.framework onto the iBook.
First on the intel iMac:
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sudo tar cf ~/intelApple80211frame.tar Apple80211.framework
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I'm reluctant to change any hub settings too much as we are still within our 10 day line testing period and aren't up to full speed yet.
Thanks in advance for any help on this issue

njjarvis wrote:
Hi, thanks for the reply.
Yes, deleting the old connection was the first thing I tried but it didn't work. I'm going to try totally reinstalling the 1055 utility from the disk next I think.
I didn't even check the BTFon thing but the hub page says it's active so I guess it is transmitting. Would this have any effect on the problem or on my speeds as a whole?
I'm not sure if reinstalling will solve this, but go for it
If it says active, then you're part of BTFon - this will use a max' 512Kbps or your total speed when someone connects to it
It shouldn't affect your wireless connection
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I started off with only the two PCs and my internet connection never had a problem and I was doing everything from: on the internet to downloading.
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Is there something wrong? what do I have to do to make this work?

Hi Guys, I bough my Mac almost two years ago. All this time I have experienced the same issue. There are tons of discussions re this issue in the internet. Unfortunately, Apple has done nothing to fix it. I have tried a lot of different options, but they work no longer then 1-2 days. The official fix - does not exist so far. It is quit strange, isn't? I can share my experience: if you go to AirPort Utility - Manual Setup - Wireless and then change Channel, it could help you till the moment you restart your computer; next time you need to repeat it again. It takes 2 minutes. Not sure that it would work for you but you could give it a try. Well, not the best option. Anyway Apple must fix it asap! Hello Apple, do you hear us? Good luck.

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Hello, I am having internet wifi connection issues with my laptop computer.In the bottom right corner of my taskbar, it says "Network Internet Access"However, I am not getting connection through any of my browsers.I am able to get wifi connection through my Nintento Wii U, but not my laptop. When I turn wifi button on keyboard off and then back on quickly, I only get connection for a single second; then no connection at all. I have tried the following:1.) Tried to connect to friend's wifi, but could not connect to the network 2.) Ran troubleshooting for wifi and it said two errors: broken access point and plug or wireless not plugged in properly 3.) Ran Wireless Network Troubleshooting for when I tried to connect to my wireless router and results are: couldn't identify the problem..(network connected internet access, but no connection to any browser) 4.) Checking the status of wireless driver and results are this device is working properly 5.) Uninstalling and reinstalling Intel Wireless driver through device manager 6.) Unchecking box that says turn this wireless driver off to save power 7.) Checked Windows Firewall to see what boxes are checked and unchecked...not sure what to look for 8.) Disabled and Inabled wireless network driver I noticed that there is a slight rattling noise coming from inside my laptop not sure what came lose or what has become broken from the inside; I never droped it, but I did hit it slightly once or twice against wall while the laptop was in laptop case strapped to my right shoulder... Is it possible that I may have a broken wireless card that is inside my laptop?I ask this because this is very much my concern.

Welcome to the forums. You're talking to other customers here.
What model DSL Modem / Router do you have? Have you tried loging into it to adjust the WiFi Settings? Do you devices see your WiFi network?
Is it possible a neighbor has installed a WiFi network that is interfering with your network?
Know that we peers here only know what you tell us. The more information you share about your problem, the more likely someone here will be able to help you.
Good Luck.
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