Panasonic Printer not connecting to WiFi is a serious issue which when not solved promptly can cause serious trouble. In this blog, we have explained different methods to fix this issue. Read the guide fully to understand and fix the issue with ease.
Common Reasons for Panasonic printer wifi not working
There are numerous reasons why Panasonic printer won t connect to wifi. Here are some of the common reasons for the issue.
- The wifi signal strength matters the most. Because of the lack of good signal strength, Panasonic WiFi not working becomes a repetitive thing. You must check the signal strength of the wifi connection. If the WiFi router is too far away from the printer then it will not receive enough signal strength to connect to the internet.
- When a system is updated, some of the settings on the computer change, and the printer is not able to connect properly due to a change in the framework of the system. Printer drivers are updated in such cases to match the processing of the computer. Outdated printer drivers can be one of the reasons the Panasonic printer will not connect to wifi
- If the connection between the computer and the inter has not been completed successfully, the printer will have issues connecting to the internet. In the case of a wireless connection, you might have entered the wrong credentials which is why the printer is unable to connect to the WiFi.
Method 1
- Turn the power off by pressing the power button on your Panasonic printer
- Wait for a minute and start the Panasonic printer
- Press the settings button on your printer or if the printer has a touch screen then navigate to the printer settings with the help of the touch screen
- While you are on the printer’s settings, look for connectivity settings and tap on it
- Go to the wireless connection
- You will see the printer connected to a wireless connection if it has been previously connected
- Click on the connection name and then click on disconnect
- After the printer is disconnected from the network, remove the network from the saved networks
- Restart your WiFi router
- If there is any electronic devices that might be hampering the signal strength then remove the device and keep it away till the printer is in use.
- If the printer is far away from the router then bring the printer closer to the wifi or use a network-extended
- Go to the printer connectivity settings again and check if the signal strength of the WiFi is good
- Click on the Connection name
- Enter the WiFi password. Keep in mind the uppercase and lowercase letters in the password
- After you have successfully entered the WiFi password, click on “Connect”
- The issue of Panasonic printer wifi not working will be solved after the printer has been connected to the wifi
Following all the steps above makes sure that you are able to successfully use the Wifi capabilities of your printer. If you are still not receiving enough wifi signal or you are still in a situation where the Panasonic printer will not connect to wifi, then you should try fixing the issue with a different method as mentioned below.
Method 2
This method to fix the Panasonic Printer not connecting to wifi includes resetting the network settings and then updating the Panasonic printer driver. Follow the steps below to fix the wireless connection issue with your printer.
- From the touch screen of the printer or using the buttons, navigate to the Panasonic printer settings
- From there, move to the network settings
- In the additional settings, find and click on “Reset Network settings”
- After the network settings are reset, restart the printer and try to connect the printer to the wifi
- If the above steps do not work out then you will need to update the printer driver. Panasonic printer won t connect to wifi if you do not update the printer driver
- To update the Panasonic printer driver, open the google chrome and navigate to the Panasonic website
- Click on Printers and then select the printer you are using
- Click on the printer driver
- Once you have clicked on the printer driver, the driver will start downloading automatically
- Double-click on the driver download file and click on install after adhering to the terms and agreements
- The printer driver will be installed.
Panasonic printer stuck on connecting wlan is a problem which will be solved after you have updated the printer driver. Both of the methods should be followed step by step to fix the issue of the Panasonic printer wifi not working. If the first method does not work out then the second will absolutely work out. If you are having trouble completing these steps and connecting the printer to the wifi, you will need a printer technician to guide you through the whole process. Contact Printer Touch now and we will help you connect your Panasonic printer to the WiFi successfully.