Why does my HP photosmart C6100 loose connectivity and have to be uninstalled and re installed?

My HP photosmart C6100 printer constantly looses wireless connection and I have to uninstall and reinstall the printer on my laptop. I have been told that this may be because of its age but when it prints it works fine. What can I do to resolve the problem?

The printer could be experiencing an issue with the DHCP information.  If the printer enters standby mode, the router could assign the DHCP addresses to a different device causing the printer to not reconnect to the network.  
Try setting a static IP address as outlined in step 5 of this document from HP.  A static IP address gives the printer exactly what it needs for the network on a more permanent basis eliminating the need for DHCP (automatic) settings.  I recommend setting a static IP address for any printer in general as it helps create a stable connection for the printer.
Also, what brand and model is the router?
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