Computer connection to Printer

Question

Why is it that I cannot print from computer? The printer is displayed; yet I cannot print a test page.

Answer 1

Nobody can tell why you can't print from a computer because you haven't described what you're doing or what happens afterward.

In general, to print from a computer you go to the printer manufacturer's website and lookup their instructions for installing the printer. They may ask that you install software first. In any case, the easiest and most straightforward method to print from a computer is to the connect it to the printer with a USB cable. But you have to follow the printer manufacturer's instructions.

Answer 2

Hi! Let me help you.

When you try to print a test page, do you get any error message?

Is the printer showing as “Ready” or “Offline” in your system?

Can other devices (like another laptop or phone) print to this same printer?

Are you connected via USB cable or Wi-Fi/network?

Did this issue start after a recent update or change?

Is there anything stuck in the print queue?

Have you recently reinstalled or updated the printer driver?