# [phone] How to Fix Printer Connectivity Issues After Router Reset

A router reset can often resolve many network issues, but it can also cause unexpected problems with connected devices like printers. If your printer was working fine before the router reset but has since lost connectivity, you're not alone. Many users face similar issues after a router reboot, hard reset, or network configuration change. This comprehensive 3,000-word guide will walk you through the causes and step-by-step solutions for printer connectivity problems after a router reset. For quick help, call our USA-based printer support at **[phone]**.

### 📌 Why Printer Connectivity Fails After a Router Reset

When you reset your router, several things can change:

1. **New IP Address Assignment**
2. **Network SSID and Password Reset**
3. **Changed Security Settings or Encryption Type**
4. **Loss of Static IP Mapping**
5. **Firewall/Port Blocking Settings Reset**
6. **Default DHCP Configuration Restored**

These changes confuse your printer, which was previously configured to connect using old settings.

### 🛠️ Initial Checklist Before Troubleshooting

Before diving into detailed steps, ensure the following:

* The **router is fully operational** and has internet access.
* The **printer is turned on** and not showing any hardware error codes.
* You have your **Wi-Fi network name (SSID)** and **password** handy.
* The printer has been **previously connected to this network**.
* Check if other devices (like smartphones or laptops) are connecting properly.

If everything else works but the printer doesn’t, the issue is likely with network settings on the printer.

## 🔧 Step-by-Step Solutions to Fix Printer Connectivity After Router Reset

### ✅ Step 1: Restart Devices

Sometimes a simple reboot fixes everything.

**Instructions:**

1. Turn off your **printer**.
2. Power off your **computer** or mobile device.
3. Unplug your **router** and **modem** for 1 minute.
4. Plug the modem back in, then the router.
5. Wait 2-3 minutes for the network to stabilize.
6. Turn your printer back on.
7. Restart your computer or mobile.

Now, try printing again. If it still doesn’t work, continue with further steps.

### ✅ Step 2: Reconnect Printer to Wi-Fi

Your printer likely lost its wireless connection after the reset.

#### For HP, Epson, Canon, Brother (most models):

**Method 1: Using Printer Control Panel**

1. Go to your printer’s **Setup** or **Wireless Settings** menu.
2. Select **Wi-Fi Setup Wizard**.
3. Your printer will search for nearby networks.
4. Choose your **Wi-Fi network (SSID)**.
5. Enter the **Wi-Fi password**.
6. Wait for a confirmation message like **“Connected”** or a green Wi-Fi icon.

**Method 2: WPS Button (if supported)**

1. Press the **WPS button** on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the **Wi-Fi or WPS button** on your printer.
3. Wait for connection confirmation.

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### ✅ Step 3: Assign a Static IP to the Printer

After a router reset, dynamic IPs can cause disconnections. Assigning a static IP helps the printer remain consistently connected.

**Steps to Assign Static IP:**

1. Print a **Network Configuration Page** from your printer.
2. Note down the current IP address and MAC address.
3. Log into your **router’s admin page** (usually `192.168.0.1` or `192.168.1.1`).
4. Find the **DHCP or LAN settings**.
5. Add your printer’s MAC address and assign it a static IP.
6. Save and reboot your router and printer.

Once done, your printer will always use the same IP and stay connected.

### ✅ Step 4: Reinstall the Printer on Your Computer

Sometimes, your computer stores the old network path, which is now invalid after a router reset.

#### **Windows Users:**

1. Go to **Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners**.
2. Click on the printer name and choose **Remove Device**.
3. Click **Add a Printer or Scanner**.
4. Let Windows detect the printer. If not, click “The printer I want isn’t listed.”
5. Add the printer manually using its new **IP address**.

#### **Mac Users:**

1. Go to **System Preferences > Printers & Scanners**.
2. Select the printer and click **Minus (-)** to remove it.
3. Click the **Plus (+)** to add the printer.
4. Use **IP tab**, enter the printer’s IP, and select the driver.

### ✅ Step 5: Disable IPv6 on the Printer or Router

IPv6 can sometimes cause printer discovery issues on home networks.

**How to Disable IPv6:**

* On Printer:

* Navigate to **Network Settings > Advanced > IPv6** and disable it.

* On Router:

* Access router settings and look for **IPv6** under **Network or LAN** options.
* Disable it and reboot the router.

### ✅ Step 6: Update Printer Firmware and Drivers

Outdated firmware or drivers can prevent printers from functioning properly after network changes.

#### Firmware:

* Visit your printer manufacturer’s website (e.g., hp.com, epson.com, canon.com).
* Find the **Support > Firmware Update** section.
* Download and install the latest version.

#### Drivers:

**For Windows:**

* Go to **Device Manager > Printers**.
* Right-click your printer > **Update Driver**.

**For Mac:**

* macOS usually updates printer drivers automatically.
* Or check manufacturer’s site for latest drivers.

### ✅ Step 7: Check Firewall and Security Settings

A firewall might block the printer on the network, especially after a router reset.

**Solutions:**

* Allow **File and Printer Sharing** through Windows Firewall.
* Add your printer’s IP to the list of **trusted devices**.
* Disable firewall temporarily to test if it's the cause.
* Disable router-level firewalls like **SPI Firewall** from router settings.

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### ✅ Step 8: Ensure Printer is Set as Default

Sometimes your PC might be trying to send print jobs to an offline or wrong printer.

**Windows:**

1. Go to **Control Panel > Devices and Printers**.
2. Right-click your printer > **Set as Default**.

**Mac:**

1. Go to **Printers & Scanners**.
2. Choose the correct printer from the list and set as default.

## 🧪 Advanced Fixes for Persistent Issues

### 🧩 Use Printer's Embedded Web Server (EWS)

If you know your printer’s IP address, access its settings via browser:

1. Type printer’s IP into a web browser (e.g., `http://192.168.1.45`).
2. Login using default credentials or admin account.
3. Check network status, assign static IP, or update firmware.

### 🧩 Reset Network Settings on Printer

If all else fails, reset the printer’s network settings and start fresh.

**Steps:**

1. Go to **Settings > Network > Restore Network Settings**.
2. Confirm and reboot the printer.
3. Reconnect to Wi-Fi using Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

### 🧩 Enable Bonjour or Multicast (For Mac AirPrint Support)

* Ensure your router has **Multicast** or **Bonjour forwarding** enabled.
* Some routers disable this by default after a reset.

### 🧩 Use USB Cable as Temporary Solution

If Wi-Fi isn’t working:

* Connect the printer via **USB**.
* Reinstall the printer and print locally.
* This is not a fix, but a temporary workaround.

## ☎️ Still Not Working? Call [phone] (USA Toll-Free)

If you've tried every step and your printer is still not connecting:

* Printer may have hardware faults.
* Router settings may be misconfigured beyond defaults.
* You may need advanced port forwarding or firewall exceptions.

Our printer experts are ready to help **7 days a week**.

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## 🧠 FAQs – Quick Answers

**Q1. Why did my printer stop working after I reset the router?**
A: Resetting the router changes IP addresses, SSID, passwords, and other settings your printer depends on.

**Q2. My printer shows “Offline” – what should I do?**
A: Reconnect the printer to Wi-Fi and reinstall it on your computer using the new IP.

**Q3. How do I find my printer’s IP address?**
A: Print a network configuration page from the printer settings or check your router’s connected devices list.

**Q4. Can I connect via USB and still use Wi-Fi printing?**
A: Yes, but only for initial setup. USB doesn't provide network printing. You’ll still need Wi-Fi enabled for other devices.

**Q5. Do I need a new driver after resetting my router?**
A: Usually not, but if your printer isn’t found, updating the driver can help.

## 🏁 Conclusion

Fixing printer connectivity issues after a router reset may seem complicated, but following a structured approach helps. Start with reconnecting your printer to Wi-Fi, verify IP addresses, and update your device configurations. If the issue persists despite trying everything in this guide, it's time to seek expert help.

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