Can no longer print over my wireless network

We haven't changed our drivers for a month or so, but suddenly we can't print over our home network any more.
We have a Canon MP500 connected by USB to an Intel iMac, which acts as a print server (as long as it's awake). Usually it's quite happy to print over our network from either our MacBook or MacBook Pro.
What's happening now is that it says it's printing but then doesn't. There is no explicit error message. It says 'print job accepted - printing'.

Thanks. It turns out the problem is indeed some kind of conflict between the driver of the MP500 and CD-LabelPrint, a Canon program which it uses to print discs.
What was happening was that when I tried to print over the network onto a DVD the blockage occurred, with everything just hanging. Connecting directly by USB did the job, but the queue on the iMac (to which the printer is connected by USB) remained blocked. I had previously tried deleting and re-adding the printer on the MBP which had sent the job, but now I've done the same on the iMac and that's worked.
What a hassle - so much for Canon's driver update :roll:

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You did not give the model number of your Netgear, but I am sure that some Netgear routers with USB support USB hard drives and printers, where some models only support USB hard drives.
Either provide your model number or look at your documentation to see if your router actually supports printing.
Also, since you essentially have two routers in your home, make sure that ALL devices (printers and computers) are connected to the Netgear router, not to your DSL router.
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Since downloading iSO 5 i can no longer connect to a wireless network.

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i have tried to "forget" and rejoin but that has not worked either.
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Did you already try to reset the phone by holding the sleep and home button until the Apple logo comes back again?
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HP C510A eStation Printer - Zeen: Not Connected - Can No Longer Connect To My Wireless Network

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The Zeen cannot connect to my network and is never given an IP address, so I can't set the printer up with a static IP address. It just keeps trying to sync with my network and failing. Over, and over, and over, and over again... I have reset the Zeen to factory using the Power On/Volume Up combo. I have uninstalled my HP printing software suite, redownloaded the latest version of the entire suite from the HP Support site, and have installed the drivers/printer both wirelessly and via a USB connection. I have powered down my wireless access point and powered it back up to see if that helps, but nothing does.
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From reading the many Zeen threads here, and on other forums, it's obvious that there is some sort of ongoing connectivity issue with the Zeen tablet on this printer. HP has been conspicuously silent on the issue, and there is precious little to go on in the HP Knowledgebase, or in replies on this forum. I've suffered through being hung up on, as well as trying to explain my problem to tech support reps who both do not speak English very well at all, and are unable to grasp concepts and analogies in English.
My frustration level is HIGH at this point. My printer is out of warranty, and if there is a hardware issue with the printer then I fully expect to have to make the decision as to whether it's worth repairing or not, but I do FULLY expect to be able to talk to someone in technical support who speaks English about the issue and try to diagnose and fix the problem if it's just a software/networking/configuration issue at NO CHARGE, just like I do with every other product that I own!
So I'm coming here to try and find an answer to my problem before I reach the point, and it's very close right now, of totally severing ties with HP, Compaq, and all the rest of their subsidiaries both here at home, and at the company I manage (where I pretty much make all of the hardware decisions). This just isn't the way to treat your customers.
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Hi,
When Zeen's battery level goes below 5 %; it tends to Reset to Default where it looses all the connections and sync to the printer or router.
So its very important to make sure that Zeen's battery does not go to low. To avoid this I would suggest to charge Zeen regularly.
You may try the steps below as of now and check the results.
We need to Factory Reset the Zeen making sure it is connected (Docked) on the C510a printer.
Once it is docked try the steps below:-
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02844556&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_r1002_us...
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Hi Bob1948
I would be happy to help you.
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I am having a problem that I am having a difficult time solving. Up until last week, my Macbook Pro w/ OSX 10.10 my computer would print wirelessly to my printer with no problem. As of about one week ago, the computer no longer will print to the printer.
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I understand you're having issues with your wireless connectivity. I would like to help!
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Once it's broadcasting, power on the printer and run the Wireless Setup Wizard in the network menu.
Once the printer is reconnected to the network, power on the computer and readd the printer.
Good luck and please let me know the results of your troubleshooting steps. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
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Hi @Piscesyin ,
I see that you are experiencing issues printing over the wireless network and you can't access the Embedded Web Server for the printer. I would like to help you out with this issue today.
Power cycle the router and restart the computer.
If you are still having issues accessing the Embedded Web Server, please do the following steps.
Reset the printer first to clear out any previous network settings.
Turn the printer off, hold down the wireless button and cancel (x button) while turning the printer back on and don't release the two buttons until the printer stops making noise.
Print out a configuration report and make sure the SSID and IP address are cleared.
Printing a Configuration Page.
Connect the USB cable from the printer to the computer.
Then run the Wireless configuration to setup the printer on the network again.
Go to Start, All Programs, HP, HP Laserjet P1102w, then select Wireless Configuration.
Run through the steps to configure the wireless.
Then disconnect the USB cable.
Test the printer.
If you need further assistance, just let me know.
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Can't connect my P1102w printer to my wireless network (using Mac OS 10.6)

I have a vanilla home wireless network (D-Link to a cable modem), and a MacMini running OS 10.6.8. My Mac laptop and 4th. Gen iPad work seamlessly. But my hours-long attempt to connect my new HP P1102w to the network has been totally frustrating, despite close study of the pdf documentation, the printer's self-test/Device configuration sheet, browsing this forum, watching a slew of YouTube/HP videos, and following all manner of directions.
The only consolation is the printer works fine on its USB connection.
Here are some issues I've encountered that have stopped me in my tracks:
Carefully following both the pdf instructions and HP's online how-to video, I get through Step 6 w/ no problemn. but then I go to Step 7, which says:
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Hi @Northwest-John,
I see by your post that you are unable to setup the printer on the wireless network. I can help you.
Update the printer's firmware by the USB connection just to make sure that isn't causing any issues with the printer's Embedded Web Server (EWS) not allowing the proper changes. HP LaserJet P1102w Firmware Update Utility.
The newest version is 20130703, which you can compare by printing the configuration page.
Power cycle the router and restart the Mac.
The printer won't recognize the network name if there usually is any symbols or spaces in the network name.
Make sure Safari is set as the default browser. Sometimes the Embedded Web Server (EWS) won't open in other browsers. Open Safari, across the top select the Safari menu, select Preferences, General, set as default.
Turn the printer off, hold down the wireless button and cancel (x button) while turning the printer back on and don't release the two buttons until the printer stops making noise.
Print out a configuration report and make sure the SSID and IP address are cleared.
(hold down the x button and when the printer makes a noise let go)
Connect the USB cable from the printer to the Mac.
Go to the Apple, system preferences, print and fax.
Double click on the P1102w.
Open the utility.
Click printer setup.
Click HTML config.
This should open the Embedded Web Server for the printer.
Click the Networking tab.
Click Wireless from the list on the left.
(Click Enable if you have this option)
Under Communication Mode , click Infrastructure.
Select your network SSID from the Available Network Names (SSID) list and then click the << button so the network name moves over to other box.
From the Security Mode pop-up menu under Authentication , click WEP, WPA/WPA2 or open . Your selection depends on which Wireless Security Protocol your network uses.
Make sure you select either hexadecimal or alpha depending on your password. (very important)
Apply the settings.
In the confirmation box, (changes have been saved) click OK.
You should get a solid blue light on the printer shortly.
Then all we have to do is delete the USB driver and add the network driver.
Click on the Apple.
Click system preferences.
Click the print and fax icon.
Highlight the printer and click on the - sign to delete the printer. (USB driver)
Disconnect the USB cable.
Then click the + sign and select the printer from the list and click add. (P1102w bonjour)
Test the printer.
If you have any issues with the HTML config opening then do the following steps:
Close any applications.
On the Apple menu bar, click Go, computer, MAC harddrive, Library, Printers, HP, LaserJet, click on folder for your printer, click on EWS browser or HTML config, click the Networking tab, click wireless on the left and fill out your information. (make sure infrastructure is selected) Apply settings.
Then delete the USB driver and add the network printer.
Let me know if you are still having issues with filling out the EWS for the printer.
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I can no longer print wirelessly

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Hi,
If your wireless network was changed, you'll need to make sure that the printer and all your devices are still connected to the network. On your devices, you'll need to go to the wireless network icons and re-enter your password - the same for the printer.
For wireless printing to be enabled, both the printer and devices need to be connected to the same wireless network.
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