Printing on network problems

I setup my network - xp to tiger on the new imac. Then I set up the printer and I'm stuck. I followed these instructions http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3012.html and when I select print on the windows computer to the printer on my mac, nothing happends with the printer. The job does not say any problems though. If I double click the printer on my printers list and go to the completed section.... all of my jobs I sent show up as completed. Please Help!!!
Thanks!!!

When you followed iFelix' instructions, did you use the HP Deskjet 900 Series, CUPS + Gimp-Print driver model? It's the only one (already installed that is) that will work for network printing.

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HP Officejet 6500 E709a Printer - Wireless Networking Problem

Hello, I hope you can help me with networking my Officejet 6500 printer. I tried connecting it to my Dishnet wireless router via the USB connection. There is a Netgear N300 wireless router connected to the Dishnet router. I am running Windows 7 Home Edition 64 bit.
When I open up HP Solutions Center, and select Network Settings, I get the error, "This product has not been configured for networking. No network settings are available." I printed out a network configuration page but it says the network status is offling and the EWS shows http://0.0.0.0. I have powered down everything (computer, printer, routers), and still get the same error. I tried running the HP Print and Scan Doctor but it did not fix the issue.
Besides the desktop, I have 2 other laptops that I would like to be able to print wirelessly from. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Hi DawnAZ,
I'd like to help. I have some questions. Are you sure you have 2 routers? I'm not saying you don't, but it is not typical. Most often, a router is connected to a modem. The Internet signal comes in to the modem and then transmitted to the network through the router. I'm wondering if the Dishnet device is a modem and the Netgear is the router for your network.
The connection from the printer to the router would be through an Ethernet cable. A usb cable would not work for this connection. I am going to insert an image to this post so you can see where the Ethernet cable needs to be plugged in to the printer so you can be sure it is plugged in to the correct port.
I'm thinking that the printer should be connected to the Netgear with the Ethernet cable and another Ethernet cable should go from the Netgear to the modem. Let me know if you what you think.
The yellow plug is in the Ethernet port.
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Problem printing to networked printer

I have a strange printing problem:
13" unibody MacBook running OS X 10.6.3
Dell dimension desktop PC running Win XP Home Edition (SP3)
Wireless LAN connecting the two computers above via Time Capsule wireless base station.
Canon Pixma MP540 printer connected to PC via USB.
Printer set up on PC as shared and visible to MacBook over wireless LAN.
Printing from PC to printer OK.
Printing from MacBook to printer places job in print queue on PC but status never changes from 'spooling' and print job never completes.
If I connect the printer directly to the MacBook via USB it prints with no problems. I can also then see the printer as a network printer from the PC and successfully print to it from there.
Can anyone suggest why the job never completes when the printer is attached to the PC?
Thanks, Ian

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Deskjet 3520e all in one printer network problems

Hi All.
I have a brain teaser for the technical types out there hoping someone can shed some light on a weird sort of problem.
History: All has been fine with my g6 Pavillion latop 64bit W8 and 3520e all in one printer and working as always very well.
Oct 16th 2014 My broadband service went down and after many communictions with ISP eventualy received (Nov 4th) and installed a new "super hub modem".
OK so far, Managed to connect laptop via wireless router and connect to internet etc., however . . . I cannot get my printer to network as before, I can use it via USB port but if I try to network it, The Cyan ink cartridge reports as being broken or damaged even though 3/4 full and will not allow printing, but when connect via USB port the Cyan ink cartridge registers normal and will print as expected.
Has anyone else come across this problem?
If I go down the route of uninstalling and reinstallin the Printer software is there a set order in which to do so?
In the list of programs these four are shown. .
HP Deskjet 3520 series Basic Device Software
HP Deskjet 3520 series Help
HP Deskjet 3520 series Product Improvement Study
HP Deskjet 3520 series Setup Guide.
I would like very much to get back to network printing if at all possible.
The router IP address is 192.168.1.3
The printer IP address is 192.168.0.1
I have been led to believe that as the addresses are so close this shouldnt be the cause.
I must add that in the past I have had occasional printer software problems which I was unable to resolve without help from the technical centre and I would prefer not to restart the installation if at all possible.
Your comments would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Un1corn.

Hi @Un1corn
What exactly happens when you try to convert from USB to Wireless and configure the printer to the Virgin Media Super Hub? Do you get an error message of some sort?
Maybe there is a firewall on the Super Hub. Do you have the model number for this device? I can look up some information to see what could be casing the issue.
In the meantime, running the Print and Scan Doctor might help. 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 Print and Scan Doctor> www.hp.com/go/tools
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Problem printing thru network with new 8500A all-in-one

I installed a new Officejet pro 8500a plus on my network. I have 3 computers on the network set up this way: DSL modum connected to Linksys router, all 3 computers connected to the router, PRINTER is connected to main COMPUTER and other 2 computers print through the main computer.
I installed the printer sucessfully and ran the HP network wizard following the dialogs for connecting through another computer. I can print, and fax fine from the main computer but not from the other computers. I configured the printer as "shared" on the main computer and the other computers recognize the printer and set it as the default printer. But when I try to print form the other computers nothing happens. When I go into control panel - printers - properties - ports on the main computer, the printer is listed as USB002 but when I click on "configure" I get "An error occured during port configuration. This opperation is not supported".
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Other computers are running Windows XP SP2 with current updates.
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Why are you using Windows print sharing with your nice network printer? This mode only supports printing, not scannning or faxing. The better way to do this is to attach the printer to your router with Ethernet or wirelessly so that all PCs (regardless of how they connect) can use all of it's features. Disconnect the USB cable and run the Wireless Setup Wizard (if you want to connect it wirelessly, otherwise, plug the Ethernet cable in to the printer and router) from the front of the printer (Setup >Network menu), then run the HP software to "Add a Device" on each PC.
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Can't install HP Color LaserJet 2600n to my new macbook pro with Yosemite ? Message error : "Can't download the software because of a network problem."

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I'm trying to install my HP Color LaserJet 2600n (USB) to my new macbook pro with Yosemite ? It detects the printer but when I try to install it, I get the message error : "Can't download the software because of a network problem."
I tried to install the software via the HP website. It's not working.
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C7280 AIO won't print over network. Was working on WiFi, still works on USB.

My AIO quit printing over the network after 2 years of service. The USB port still prints OK. My Linksys utility still sees the printer, and I even get ink levels back, but print jobs are hung up in the queue with status 'Error - Printing'. I tried a wired ethernet connection and got the same result, so it's not a wireless problem, but rather networking in general. The network report indicates everything is normal, but I still can't print. I re-installed the driver but that didn't work.
I am running Vista, and the printer had been working fine till two weeks ago. My wife would use the USB port to print, and she said she got updates for the printer. HP doesn't distribute f/w updates for the printers themselves, does it? It's as if the networking f/w in the printer got hammered.

No joy.
I'm connected with Ethernet port. I have disabled the firewall. The IP address matches on the printer's network status report, and on the Printer dialog box on the computer. I can see that the printer is connected when I run a Linksys utility. I can get the ink levels and I can print an alignment page.
But I can't print a document. About 60 seconds after I initiate the print job, the status changes from 'Printing' to Error - Printing'.
I clearly have connectivity, but something is preventing me from sending a document. Any ideas to try, or tests to run?
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Can't print to Networked Brother MFC-7420 Printer after installing 10.6

A few days ago my dad decided to finally take the plunge and let me upgrade his operating system from 10.5 to Snow Leopard 10.6.6 on his Imac.
Ever since then I have been unable to print to his Brother MFC-7420 printer.
The printer is connected to his Imac via USB and I connect to his printer through our Linksys Router on my laptop MacBook Pro. The downside about this setup is that his computer has to be physically on for me to be able to see and/or print to the printer.
When he was running 10.5 I was able to print to his printer with no problems but now that he is running 10.6 I can "see" the printer but when I sent a print job to it the Print Queue for the Brother on my screen says "Connecting to Printer" and never gets any further.
Printer Sharing is turned on as usual allowing "Everyone" on the network to print. I've tried removing and reinstalling the driver on my computer to no avail, I haven't tried doing the same to his computer.
A side note to make though, when my dad is running 10.5 on his machine and I try to add the Printer via my Print&Fax the system will automatically set the "Print Using" to the correct Brother MFC-7420 Cups" driver. However, if he is running 10.6 my system just comes up with the "Generic PostScript Printer".
Is there something I should do on his end or my end so that "my" computer can print again to his printer?
Any suggestions are appreciated, if any of you need more info feel free to post and I'll try to help. Thanks!

A couple of suggestions for you.
Ensure you have installed the MFC-7420 OS X 10.6 CUPS driver on both Mac's.
Open Print & Fax and select the Default view and select the shared printer. When your Print Using menu selects Generic Postscript, change this menu to 'Select printer software' and then search for the 7420 driver. According to Brother support the driver name will be listed as "MFC-7420 + CUPS".

A better way? Need to reinstall printer on network after shutting down computers.

HELP!
I have a HP 3310 All in one. It is oh, 4 years old or so and this has bugged me the whole time.
Basically, whenever I power down any/all of the computers on my network I lose the printer when I power back up.
My first fix was to just leave everything powered up all the time, worked great until the power went out. I talked to someone in tech support and they had me uninstall and reinstall everything. I got it up and running but I definately do not want to do that everytime I want to print something!
My second fix was to hook up directly to computer with USB cable, this was my last solution, I could only print off the computer wired to the printer though. One of the reasons I bought this printer was I wanted to be able to do so across the network, wirelessly or not.
My network now includes 3 computers and a network backup drive, a laptop (when I use it, is wireless connection) and this printer. I have a Dlink DGL-4300 router tying everything to my cable modem.
My current bout of frustration stems from recently upgrading 2 computers with some new hardware and new OS, I moved to Win7 on the 2 new rigs, and have Vista on my other desktop, the laptop runs XP but is not used very often. It does login to my network flawlessly each time I turn it on though.
I am looking for an "easy button" here. Setting up networks is something I can do, right up until I hit my first problem that a wizard cannot fix. (which seems to be any problem that pops up)
My printer shows that it is connected to my home network with excellant signal strength ( it is only about 6 feet from the router) my desktops are all connected and can see each other, I can share files off the vista computer with one of the win7 computers but not the other ( a different problem for another web forum).
My printer does not show up in my network neighborhood window and no number of reboots of printers or computers seems to get things reset so that any of the computers will "see" the printer. Not sure if this is router related or not. I simply want the printer to reappear in my network when things are turned back on. The win7 computers said they had successfully installed the printer after I downloaded the latest software from here for win6 64 bit. I did not in fact print anything at the time because they said the printer was found and installed correctly, now the printer cannot be located any longer. HP solution center claims the printer is disconnected, but does nothing to assist in re-establishing a connection. The wizards cannot locate the printer, manually trying to direct the computers to the printer fail. I have set up a PW protected wireless network to try to limit prying eyes and leaches from accessing my network and I wonder if somehow this is messing me up.
I am lost, completely!
In summery:
Dlink DGL-4300 router
Two computers running Win7
One computer running Vista
One laptop running XP
One HP3310 All-in-one printer
When setting up the win7 systems all defaults were selected, I tried to do nothing funny from stock install. Somehow, I still ended up with one computer not being able to access files on Vista computer. None of the computers can see the printer though. (this after powering down all computers and turning them back on when needed, router has not been cycled on and off)
Thanks, hopefully someone can explain this to me. I just do not want to have to reinstall the printer after every time I turn a computer off and back on again.

On many older HP printers the software keeps track of the printer by IP address. If that IP address changes (due to power outage, the printer re-logging on to the router after being moved, etc), the software can have a difficult time finding the printer.
How comfortable are you in configuring your router? First, print a Network Config Page from the front of the printer. We can go from there.
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How can i print a network configuration page , i need the IP on a ph1510

how can i print a network configuration page , i need the IP on a ph1510

Hi,
What is the exact printer model?
If it is the HP Deskjet 1510, this is a USB printer and it does not offer any network capabilities.
Shlomi
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All in One Printer, losing network connection

I have an HP Photosmart, 5510. It's only about a year old but is now always losing the network connection. I have it set up properly (it has actually worked!) to the wireless router. Most times now when I need to print, it tells me the printer won't communicate with the computer. I have taken it off the network, put it back on, and it says it is all connected. I have printed out the network status page, all is okay, no problems found. Why then am I still unable to print? This is very frustrating.
I have it set up to my Macbook Pro and my iPad. It has previously worked on both devices, but I can't seem to get it back to working order now.
I have looked at the forum here and have seen many many people with the same problem, but most seem to be using a Windows operating system. Any ideas on what to do? I really need to print!!
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I feel that perhaps either my post was in haste or in error since I did not see the above solution you provided when I posted this. I do not mind helping you out with router and network problems either way, but since you do not know the name of your router, it will be hard for me to assist with that. I will say, you can always contact your internet service provider and have them check for a firmware update if you have to reset the router that often. If you look on the back of the router you will see little numbers (specifically a model number).
Is that IP address that of the router or the printer?
Either way, I am very happy to hear you were able to get it working again. If you need any more assistance let me know which device has that IP address and at least a model number so I can look up your type of router and let you know if a firmware is available. I'm happy to help!
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Can't print or network

Hi
I have a G4 & G5 networked via ethernet, for some reason I can't print from any application on G4 or access the G5 and also can't open Adobe Photoshop or Bridge.
Checked disk, repaired permissions but everything appears to be fine. I can still access G4 from G5. I can successful run a test print from G4, so printer is all connected up ok.
This happened to me before a few months ago. On this occasion I ran Onyx and it fixed problem, but now Onyx won't run as it's keeps giving me the error message "invalid password" although I know password is correct.
Same problem happened on G5 also (Adobe Photoshop wouldn't launch) and I ended up having to wipe drive and re-install everything. I don't want to do that with G4
Any ideas?? Any help will be greatfully received.
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Sorted!
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New HP LaserJet Professional M1212nf MFP Will Not Print Over Network

We have a new HP LaserJet Professional M1212nf MFP. I've assigned it an IP address, static, and it pulls up on it's web interface. I loaded the printer for network printing on our Small Business Server 2003 and installed it on several PCs. No matter what we do, it will not accept a print job, even the test page. Nothing sent to it will print. I've checked print spoolers, drivers, etc. Nothing seems out of place. Any suggestions?
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I have HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf Multifunction Printer and my problem with eprint "Not Connected"

i use eprint but after day show in site massage state Not Connected
to solve this problem turn off printer or hp web services and tern on and it work
but same problem after some hour show not connected
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Hey sfareg,
One thing you need to check is if your internet connection is intermittent. If it is not, you can follow these steps to give the printer a better connection.
1. Find your printer's IP address by printing a network configuration page.
2. Type you IP address into the address bar of your web browser.
3. Click on the network tab at the top of the page.
4. Look at the left hand side and click IPv4 under wireless.
5. Change the IP settings to Manual.
6. Enter the printer's IP address, your subnet mask, and your routers IP address or default gateway in the spaces.
7. Set the Preferred DNS to 8.8.8.8.
8. Set the Alternate DNS to 8.8.4.4.
9. Click apply.(You may need to refresh the page if it says processing for longer than a min and click apply again.)
The printer should have a better connection now.
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Printer on network shared between PC and Mac

Thanks to this forum I managed to establish an Airport Extreme network with:
Airport Extreme Base station,
Netgear router with 4 ethernet hub,
iBook G4 (connecting through Airport)
iMac G5 (connecting through ethernet! because the signal is too low in my study)
HP laptop (connecting wirelessly)
HP Laserjet 2100TN connected via the Netgear router/ethernet hub.
(this printer has no USB-connection, but ethernet or parallel and possibly infrared but I've never used that).
I can print from my iMac G5 this way, but not from my iBook.
When i plug the printer via ethernet into the Airport Extreme Base station, the iBook can print, but the iMac G5 no longer!
In both set-ups, the HP does not find the printer.
What can I do to print from all three computers?

Hi, if you haven't fixed it yet, try this: go into printers on the hp, select add new printer, and select TCP/IP port for the new printer. If it doesn't show that as an option, click on add new port, then add TCP/IP, and you will have to know the IP address for the printer (look in the router's settings for it), put it in as the address for the printer and click o.k.. This should allow your hp to see and print to the printer with no problems. Sometimes if you try to print from a win pc thru the airport usb print server port, you have to change the "bi-directional" checkbox in the setup settings on the pc printer (specific) or it will print, and then when you go to print another job, it thinks the printer is busy. I don't know why this happens, but if you uncheck your bi-directional setting, it will always print fine from the win pc thru the airport, if it is connected to the usb printer port on the airport base station. If you are printing to it thru ethernet it is not a problem. Don't change the setting at all if you are printing to an IP address thru ethernet. Good Luck

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