I Can't Print to a Network Printer, What Do I Do?

Network printers are easy to use and share resources, since large network printers typically print much faster than small desktop models. The problem, of course, is that when the network printer is down, no one can print, so knowing how to find and resolve the source of the problem is essential. Follow the given tips to solve the problem.

Step1: First check the network status from Network and Sharing Center option. From this option you can check whether your computer is connected to your network or the Internet, the type of connection, and what level of access you have to other computers and devices on the network.

From Start button -> go to Control Panel-> Network and Internet-> Network and Sharing Center

Step2: Now try to identify and resolve the home network problems. Right-click on the network icon and open Network Diagnostics and the click Diagnose and repair.

Step3: Try to troubleshoot file and printer sharing.

• Check the printer status that it is powered on and ready to use. And also check that the computer you are trying to print from is connected to the shared network.  

• Make sure that each computer that you want to access for printing is in the same workgroup. The name of the workgroup should be exactly the same on every computer. If the printer is plugged in to another computer and shared on the network, make sure that the computer is turned on.

• If the problem persists, update your printer drivers.

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How to Update Printer Drivers Manually

Printer drivers help the printer to understand and execute commands from the PC .Suppose, Windows cannot find a driver for your printer and the printer didn’t come with driver software or the printer is no longer compatible with Windows OS that time you will need to update the printer drivers (see:What to Do When Your Canon Printer Stops Working). Follow the given steps to update printer drivers.

Step1: Find the model number of the printer from manufacturer's website. Then click the link to download the latest driver file to your hard drive.

Step2: Close all the windows and locate the driver file.double-click the file to begin the installation. Follow the below points to update printer drivers.

• From Start button ->go to Control Panel-> click the System and Security option -> System-> Device Manager.

• If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

• In the list of hardware categories, find the printer that you want to update, and then double-click the printer name.

• Click the Driver tab->Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions.

See also: How to Fix Common Printer Installation Errors
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How to Fix 'Access Denied' Error when Printing to a Shared Printer

The "Access Denied" error can occur when you try to print from a shared printer on your home network. To solve this error in Windows XP system, follow the given steps.

Step1: Check that the Windows XP computer is properly connected to the home network and set to share printers. You can check the connection from other computer on your network.

Step2: If you are still getting "Access is Denied" error, then try this method. Click the Start button-> go to Control Panel-> click the Printers and other Hardware option.

Step3: Click Add a printer. It will open Add Printer wizard and click Add a local printer.

Step4: Select Create a new port and check that Local Port is selected or not. Then click Next.

Step5: Type \\computer name\printer name in the Port Name dialog box and then click OK.

Step6: Follow the onscreen instructions and click Finish.

See also: What to Do When Your Printer Goes Down
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