After resolving the problems – HP Officejet Pro 276dw Multifunction Printer series User Manual

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you have difficulties printing or connecting to the printer, make sure the correct version
of the printer driver is set as the default.
1.

Click Start, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes or Devices and
Printers
.
- Or -
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers.

2.

Determine if the version of the printer driver in the Printers or Printers and
Faxes
or Devices and Printers folder is connected wirelessly:
a.

Right-click the printer icon, and then click Printer Properties, Document
Defaults
, or Printing Preferences.

b.

On the Ports tab, look for a port in the list with a checkmark. The version of
the printer driver that is connected wirelessly has HP network re-discovery
port monitor
as the Port description, next to the checkmark.

3.

Right-click the printer icon for the version of the printer driver that is connected
wirelessly, and select Set as Default Printer.

NOTE: If there is more than one icon in the folder for the printer, right-click the
printer icon for the version of the printer driver that is connected wirelessly, and
select Set as Default Printer.

Step 6 - Check to see if the firewall software is blocking communication
If you cannot access the EWS and are sure both the computer and printer have active
connections to the same network, the firewall security software might be blocking
communication. Temporarily turn off any firewall security software running on your
computer and then try to open the EWS again. If you can open the EWS, try using the
printer (for printing).
If you are able to open the EWS and use your printer with the firewall turned off, you
need to reconfigure your firewall settings to allow the computer and printer to
communicate with each other over the network. For more information, see Configure
your firewall software to work with the printer.
If you are able to open the EWS, but are still unable to use the printer even with the
firewall turned off, try enabling the firewall software to recognize the printer. For more
information, see the documentation provided with your firewall software.

After resolving the problems

After you resolve any problems and have successfully connected the printer to your
wireless network, complete the following steps for your operating system:

Windows
1.

On the computer desktop, click Start, select Programs or All Programs, click
HP, click the folder for your printer, and then click Printer Setup & Software.
- Or -
On the Start screen, click Printer Setup & Software.

2.

Click Connect a new printer, and then select the type of connection you want to
use.

Solve wireless problems

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