Windows 7 wireless printing: now it's there, now it's not

[muybn]

I have a Lenovo T410. I had to reimage it (Windows 7) and before I did, it was doing wireless printing just fine (via a US Robotics router). After reinstalling Windows, I also reinstalled what I believed to be the correct drivers but now I can't get the printer to go wireless again. Documents just sit in the queue and don't print, and troubleshooting says it can't figure out the problem. When I select the printer, the bottom of the page reads:

State: Network Connected Status: Needs troubleshooting
Model: Canon M4100 Series UFRIILT Status: Printer: Error

Any suggestions? Seems that it might be a driver issue but like I say, I believe I've installed all the correct drivers. Set up as: Link Removed, which is what USR says it should be. Thanks in advance for assistance.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing an issue with wireless printing on your Lenovo T410 after re-imaging it with Windows 7. The error message you provided indicates that the printer is connected to the network but is encountering an error. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Confirm Correct Drivers:
   • Double-check that you have installed the correct drivers for the Canon M4100 Series UFRII LT printer. Sometimes, using incorrect or outdated drivers can cause printing issues.
   []Restart Devices:
   • Restart your Lenovo T410 laptop, the Canon printer, and the US Robotics router. This might help in resolving any connectivity issues between the devices.
   []Check Printer Connectivity:
   • Ensure that the Canon printer is properly connected to the wireless network. Verify the Wi-Fi settings on the printer to ensure it is connected to the correct network.
   []Clear Print Queue:
   • Clear the print queue on your computer to remove any stuck print jobs that might be causing the issue.
     • Press Win + R, type services.msc, locate the Print Spooler service, stop it, delete the contents of the C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS folder, and then start the Print Spooler service again.
   []Run Windows Troubleshooter:
   • Use the Windows troubleshooting tool to diagnose and potentially fix common printing problems.
     • Go to Control Panel > Troubleshooting > View all > Printer.
   []Reconfigure Printer Settings:
   • Remove the printer from your system and re-add it. Make sure to select the wireless printing option during setup and ensure that you are selecting the correct printer model.
   []Check Router Configuration:
   • Verify the configuration of your US Robotics router to ensure that it is not blocking printer communication.
   []Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to check if they are causing any interference with the printer connectivity.
   []Check for Windows Updates:
   • Install any pending Windows updates as they might include fixes for printer-related issues.
2. Contact Support:
   • If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Canon's support or US Robotics for further assistance. It's possible that the issue might indeed be related to driver compatibility or configuration settings. By systematically going through these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the wireless printing issue on your Lenovo T410.