Can't connect wired computer to wifi printer on Orbi RBK13 network

Question

I have installed an Orbi RBK13 mesh system in my home and have connected my wifi devices, including my Epson printer, to the Orbi system. I can print from my wifi (Orbi) connected laptop, but I can't print from my Ethernet connected desktop computer. When I search for my printer on my desktop computer, the printer isn't found. I assume that is because the printer is on the Orbi network and my computer is on my Ethernet network, but I can't figure out how to make this work. I've ltried manually entering the IP address of the printer, but that didn't work.

I would appreciate any help with this problem.

Thanks,

Nashville_Bill

FURRYe38 · Answer

Does the printer support ethernet connection to a router? If so, try connecting the printer to the router and setup and point the printer drivers to the IP address that the printer gets from the router.
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Reivew the mfrs setup information for setting up there router.&nbsp;
Contact the printers mfr for help and support regarding there product.&nbsp;

nashville_bill · Answer

I know the IP address of the printer, at least the IP address the printer thinks it has, and the printer works from my laptop at that IP address. I just can't see the printer from my desktop that is connected via the Ethernet to my cable modem.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Move the ethernet connected PC from the modem to the RBR.&nbsp;

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Can't connect wired computer to wifi printer on Orbi RBK13 network

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