New HP 8.1 64 bit laptop. Connected the (non-wireless) Epson printer to the laptop and it automatically set itself up without a CD or any Epson download. Printing worked perfectly. Then I set up file sharing. I wrote down the network sharing key, and specifically turned on printer sharing. I unplugged the printer from the USB port which made the icon disappear from the Devices and Printers page .
That page listed 2 options for adding devices - Add a Device and Add a Printer. I chose Add a Printer and it found the Epson. I clicked on Add or Next (I forget which), but the Epson icon never appeared on the D&P screen and I was never prompted for that sharing password.
I then clicked on Add a Device and it found nothing. I'm obviously doing something wrong. I just don't know what.
That page listed 2 options for adding devices - Add a Device and Add a Printer. I chose Add a Printer and it found the Epson. I clicked on Add or Next (I forget which), but the Epson icon never appeared on the D&P screen and I was never prompted for that sharing password.
I then clicked on Add a Device and it found nothing. I'm obviously doing something wrong. I just don't know what.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 home premium
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Inspiron 3521