Connecting HP Laserjet P1102W to wireless network (then getting drivers!)

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Connecting HP Laserjet P1102W to wireless network (then getting drivers!)

Hi,

My macbook pro and HP LASERJET P1102W seemed to be communicating just fine when I had snow leapard. Post update to Mountain Lion, problems.

I have gotten the printer to work when connected via USB, however not consistently. (Often it cannot recognize when paper tray is filled, cannot do two sided printing and has other issues perhaps connected to the fact that software is missing?)

I have read the documentation on HP site, noting that the only way to install drivers is via a network connecton and airprint which requires a network connection.

Not sure this is the right place to ask this, but I will for now:

How do I connect my printer to my network, which is a new home network as I just changed from DSL to Cable?

Note: I had not previously ever connected my printer to my wireless network and set it up to work with Airprint, though that is one of the reasons I bought it.

Once I do connect the printer to my wireless network, perhaps then I can try to follow the steps on the HP site http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03425022&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en &os=4142&product=4110396&sw_lang=

If anyone has experience with the above, I would love to hear it!

Final question: Is plugging the printer into the back of the new cable modem via ethernet or USB perhaps a way to put it on the wireless network? Not a convenient location, but if only alternative, I would try it.

THANKS!

Ani

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Oct 13, 2013 10:37 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 13, 2013 10:42 AM in response to dancingletters

Just a PS. I meant to say connecting to back of Modem via ethernet cable, not via internet.

Since posting this PS, I figured out how to edit previous post, but can't figure out how to delete this reply?! Oh well....

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greg sahli

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Oct 13, 2013 8:23 PM in response to dancingletters

note - I don't have one of those (P1102)...

I think you just need to follow the HP instructions for initial setup - including any steps for getting an IP address. If you have changed router/modem/wifi, the printer probably hasn't changed to the new local network.

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Answer 3

Oct 14, 2013 11:36 AM in response to dancingletters

Hi dancingletters,

The document that you found is good if you are trying to setup your printer with an Ethernet cable. I would recommend that you follow the steps for the document I have provided, as it will detail the steps you need to set up your printer on your wireless network.

Installing the Printer on a Wireless Network

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c02847467

Happytohelp01

I work on behalf of HP

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Answer 4

Oct 16, 2013 8:01 AM in response to happytohelp01

Dear Happy-to-Help,

I appreciate you logging in to help.I shall give this a shot in the next couple of days when I have more time and let you know how it goes.

I have been quite frustrated by the fact that HP says if the HP Laserjet P1102W has worked fine with Snow Leapord and one upgrades to Mountain Lion, all the drivers will be automatically upgraded/updated (or whatever the term). That has not been the case at all. It took quite a bit to even get my computer and printer to talk to one another via a USB connection—with none of the functions of the printer (as noted above) working properly to this day.

I hope your suggestion works. Will be back in touch to let you know. 🙂

Ani

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