Deskjet 3050 wireless works then doesn't

My Deskjet 3050 wireless problem cycle includes 1) light blinking 2) after I re-set up the wireless...it works 3) day later, when I try to print HP message says unable to communicate w/ printer BUT wireless light is SOLID and Network Config page show it is properly connected via ip address is connected via ip address. Even though properly connected, the 2nd page of the network config printout shows it doesn't discover my current wireless network.
I've tried to re-set up wireless printing (HP printer set-up utility that came with the software) and the network diagnostic utility, but this cycle always repeats itself.
Maybe a router problem. I'm on win 7 and using a cisco E2000 router.
Can anyone assist?
Thanks

Let's set a static IP address for the printer:
- Print a Network Config Page from the front of the printer. Note the printer's IP address.
- Type that IP address into a browser to reveal the printer's internal settings.
- Choose the Networking tab, then Wireless along the left side, then the IPv4 tab.
- On this screen you want to set a Manual IP. You need to set an IP address outside the range that the router automatically sets (called the DHCP range). Yours is 192.168.1.100 to .149. Let's use 192.168.1.200 for your printer.
- Use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet (unless you know it is different, if so, use that)
- Enter your router's IP (on the Network Config Page) for the gateway and first DNS. Leave the second one blank.
- Click 'Apply'.
Now, shut down the router and printer, start the router, wait, then start the printer.
After this you may need to redo 'Add a Printer' using the new IP address.
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