Can't find HP 6600 on my network

Question

I have connected my HP6600 to my media link router via wifi. I can find the printer on my laptop when connected to the same router via eternet. I can not find the printer when I remove the ethernet cable and connect via wifi. laptop is a windows 8.1 system.

Answer 1

Hi jimsev,
I see you are unable to communicate with your Officejet 6600 over WiFi but it works when connected with an Ethernet cable. Please start by running the HP Print and Scan Doctor. Maybe the issue is related to a Port or a Firewall.
The HP Print and Scan Doctor is a free utility (tool) that helps to quickly resolve common printing, scanning and connectivity issues including but not limited to:
Connectivity :
 USB: Verifies that the USB connection from your computer to the HP product is working correctly.
Network: Verifies that the network connection between your computer and your network is working correctly.
Device Status Test : Checks for device errors such as out of paper, paper jams, carriage stalls, and paper feed issues, and then provides instructions for fixing the error.
Driver Check : Checks for missing or corrupt driver files.
Device Manager : Checks for problems in Device Manager that would prevent printing.
Device Online : Checks if the product has been paused or set to offline, and then sets the status back to online if necessary.
Print Queue : Checks for and clears pending print jobs in the print queue (a log of print jobs waiting to print).
Port Match : Checks the port settings for the HP product.
Device Conflicts : Checks for conflicts with other drivers, such as other printer brands.
Ink Issues : Checks the cartridges and ink levels for issues that affect print quality.
Print Settings : Checks and adjusts the print quality settings.
Test Print : Prints a test page for print quality evaluation, and provides options for cleaning and aligning the printhead if necessary.
Scan Tests : Checks the scan mechanism, drivers, and registry entries.
Source: Try the HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows
Click here to download and run the utility > HP Print and Scan Doctor
If the issue persists, please complete the recommended solutions in the following document; Printer Does Not Maintain Wireless Connection.
Please let me know if this resolves the issue, thanks.
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