HP Photosmart premium C309g-m won't connect to the network

I am having problems with my printer connecting to my home network or wirelessly to the computer. This can happen when the printer has been idle for a while or when i switch it on and try and print straight away. restarting everything can sometimes make a different but not always!
It seems to be happening more and more frequently especially at those times when I need to scan or print desperatley!
please help
from a desperate teacher who needs to use her printer asap!
thanks

Hi, I do have a few suggestions for you to try as well as a great document on trouble shooting "Maintain wireless Connection".
First thing I would like for you to try is, If you have the printer power cable connected to a power bar, please remove it from the bar and do a direct connection to a wall outlet. The unit has a built in serge protector and it will not get all the power it needs to function properly if it is in a Power bar. Number 2 thing to try is, move your router a few feet farther away from the printer. The way the signal comes off a router is like a upside down funnel and if the printer is to close than it does not read a wireless connection properly. The ideal distance is 6-20 feet. Here is the link for the doc that I suggested. http://goo.gl/3f0aO1
If you have any other questions, please feel free to write back and I will be more than happy to assist you.
Thank you
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