How to Fix the ‘Printer Cannot Be Contacted over the Network’ Error on Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]

How to Fix the ‘Printer Cannot Be Contacted over the Network’ Error on Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
The “Printer cannot be contacted over the network” error appears to users who have a printer added as a network printer. When they try to use it, it often fails to print anything and the printer troubleshooter displays this error message.
There is a couple of distinct causes for this specific problem. It’s quite important to determine the right cause in order to be able to resolve the problem more quickly and more efficiently. Check out the list below!
Core services are disabled - Printer’s functionality depends on several services running, especially if it’s a network printer. Make sure all required services are enabled.
Printer’s IP is dynamic - While this isn’t always a problem, some printer’s display problematic behavior when their IP isn’t static so make sure you change that.
Printer usage is dependent on several services in order to run properly. A recent Windows Update or a change in your computer’s setup may have changed something about the startup of these services. Make sure you set them to run automatically and the problem should be resolved.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

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Thank you so very much. i was fighting with this printer for almost a week and nothing was working. i followed you instructions ( i had to follow the 2nd set about ports too) AND WHEN I FINISHED I COULD PRINT!!!!!!!! YAH. thank you again. i will follow you forever.

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Thank you! Saw the length of the video and didn't have a lot of hope. Solved my problem in less than 3 minutes.

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after all doing this still not connected to the printer

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Thank you. I have 3 computers in an office and none of them were working with our new printer for 2 weeks, but I made these changes on my computer and now everybody can print to it again.

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wow!!! I had spent 7 hours on trying to get the printer to print wireless. Thank you!!!!! It got me up and running.. Appreciate it.

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I am doing what you say at 2:41 but I am still unsure in how to reinstall the printer.
Or where to find the ISP address.
What should I do to find it? (I may have misplaced the instruction book)

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I cannot make the stated changes to Remote Access Auto Connection Manager as all options are greyed. It's stuck on Manual.

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Excellent tip you saved me from hours of frustration

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Thank you! This solved my printer problem. Much appreciated.

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I upgraded my PC to WIndows 10 and my Canon 2900B printer stopped working and throwing error "The port to which the printer is connected is not supported. Check the port" I checked all websites and vidoes but none of them helpful. Can you please help to resolve. Even I installed software from canon website.

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when printing, printer status says error- printing. pls help

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My problem is quite different. I l connect my pc to router via ethernet my printer is reachable. or any pc. so far l tried 3 pc. But if l connect one of my pc via wifi adaptor to the same network where the printer connected then the printer not visible, any solution?🙃

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Thank You! My Canon MX922 suddenly stopped printing from my laptop. Strangely, I could still print from my Phone? I tried deleting the software, reinstalling drivers, reconnecting the printer to my network, checking the firewalls/VPN and nothing worked. After 2 days of trying, this video got me connected again in 5 minutes....

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hovering over a OneNote icon talking about IP adresses WTF?

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