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R6220 and HP Photosmart 6250 connection problems
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I just upgraded my router to the R6220 AC1200. Loving it and it seemed to be working perfectly until tonight when I realized I cannot print. The printer appears to be connected, printing out a wireless test connection that shows everything is functioning, but the printer is not showing up on any device. I'm running Mac OSX El Captain. I've tried another Mac, as well as my iPhone and my iPad. The printer fails to show up on any of the devices. I also tried setting the printer up on my computer via the IP address, but that did not work either.
So far I have tried disconnecting and reconnecting the printer to the network, unplugging both the router and the printer then plugging back in, etc.
I know I can always connect via USB but that doesn't solve my issue. I use my iPad and phone to print a lot when I don't have time to pull up documents on my computer so I would love a real fix instead of a temporary workaround.
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Re: R6220 and HP Photosmart 6250 connection problems
Okay so somehow I got the IP address on the printer to work and now I can print from my computer! So that's a good sign, but still can't print from any device. The printer still fails to show up. Any ideas now?
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Re: R6220 and HP Photosmart 6250 connection problems
Hi @abuser32,
You will need an AirPrint compatible printer for you to print from your iOS devices. You can read about it using the link below.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311
However, you may use the ReadySHARE Print feature of your router as a way for you to print from your iOS devices. This will require you to connect the printer to the USB port on the router instead of the Ethernet port. You may check the link below for reference.
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20913
Regards,
Dexter
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Re: R6220 and HP Photosmart 6250 connection problems
Does your devices have printer driver loaded and can you ping the printer?
If yes to both questions printer is connected and ready. Usually wireless printer
set uo is done from printer not from router.
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