Printers are easy to connect with your home WiFi network via its SSID. But if you are facing printer not connecting to WiFi network, then follow this simple to apply tips and solutions to fix the issue.

Solutions: Printer Not Connecting to WiFi

If you are facing printer not connecting to the WiFi network, so you must use these tips or solutions given below;

Restart All Devices

First troubleshooting tip will be restarting your WiFi network as well as the printer;

Restarting WiFi

There are two methods that you can use to restart the WiFi router in your home;

1. The first method is plugging out the power adapter of router from the wall socket and plugging it in again.
2. The second method is finding the router power button and pressing it two times.

Restarting Printer

1. To restart the WiFi printer, you have to disconnect all the internet devices connected to the printer and turn them off.
2. Then find the printer power button and press it to turn the printer off and press it again to reboot it.
3. You can also pull out the printer power adapter from the power wall outlet and plug it again to power it on.

Now, retry to connect the printer to the WiFi network and if you are still facing the same problem, then use more tips given down here;

Check Printer to Network Link

Printer can be connected to the WiFi router via cable as well as wirelessly. So, you must check the connection between the devices are correct or not;

If you are connected through Ethernet cable;

1. You must make sure that the cable is connected in to the correct ports.
2. Check that the Ethernet cable is in good conditions and not damaged from anywhere.

If you are connect without using cable (Wirelessly);

1. Make sure that the router is placed at an optimal location far away from microwave oven or microphone.
2. Make sure the printer is placed or plugged near to the WiFi router or not out of reach from the router.

Restore Network Settings

If you still not able to solve printer not connecting to WiFi problem, then you must try restoring network settings. Let’s see how to restore network settings;

1. Turn on the printer and touch the Setup or Wireless icon on the printer’s control panel or touch screen.
2. Then, tap on the Network Setup or settings, and select the Restore Network Settings.
3. You will be asked to start the restore settings process, just click Yes.
4. Within 1 minute, the process will complete, then within two hours add your printer to an app or software and complete the setup again.

The Conclusion

Here, you have seen and learned about how to solve printer not connecting to WiFi with the help of some solutions.