Connecting printer to computer

Dell vostro 420 computer is not communicating with my HP Deskjet 3845

Hi @Kerbear17
What operating system do you have on the Dell? Did the HP Deskjet 3845 work previously on this computer? If it has worked previously on this computer, had anything changed on the computer recently, such as Windows updates, or an operating system update?
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Could you please refer the following link for the further information,
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Hello JasonBulliard9,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand you would like to connect your printer wireless. I will do my best to assist you! First, I need to ask you some questions to clarify:
What is your operating system on your computer? Windows or Mac?
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Please review item 5 and try again. post your results if you are having problems.Message Edited by ispugnacious on 07-03-2006 04:29 PM

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