dnall244

Q: wireless connection to printer lost

Nothing has changed about my setup since last week (when everything worked) except that XFinity had to do a reset on my modem. Now when I try to print, I'm told the printer is not connected to the computer.

One simple thing I'm told is to make sure my computer is connected to WiFi, but I don't see where I do that.

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Sep 15, 2015 10:47 AM

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  • by mario49,

    mario49 mario49 Sep 16, 2015 11:22 AM in response to dnall244
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    Sep 16, 2015 11:22 AM in response to dnall244

    Hello dnall244,

     

    After reviewing your post, it sounds like you need to connect the Mac to a WiFi network. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.

     

    Mac Basics: Connecting your Mac to the Internet - Apple Support

    1. Click the Wi-Fi menu icon airport icon and select your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks.
    2. If prompted, enter the password for your Wi-Fi network.
    3. Check "Remember this network" to have your Mac automatically join your home network. 

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Have a nice day

  • by JimmyCMPIT,

    JimmyCMPIT JimmyCMPIT Sep 16, 2015 11:32 AM in response to dnall244
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    Sep 16, 2015 11:32 AM in response to dnall244

    if they reset your modem and it's a router did they reconnect your printer if it's wireless or does it have a wire going directly to the router?

     

    whats the status on the printer? Can you verify the mac and the printer are on the same network?

     

    have you attempted to reconnect the mac to the printer if the IP address has changed and you were connected via IP?

     

    have you attempted to remove the existing driver and reinstall the printer using IP or Bonjour?