How can I get the Lumia 640 XL to see my printer on my network?

[Arizona Willie]

I can't print from apps on the Lumia.

When I tell them to print, nothing happens.

It can't find the printer that is plugged into the router!

In fact, File Explorer won't even look at the network --- only at local content --- will not look at the network or any attached drives.

I told One Note to print but it won't. In order to print something I have to save it to the Cloud and then load it with my desktop in order to print it.

THAT SHOULD NOT BE

 

[Derausgewanderte]

simple search. Also, if you want to be most effective in your search for an answer you should post in general forum not here on the 640XL forum. I give up telling you that though.

How do you print from your Windows Phone? | Windows Central

If you have a WiFi printer that is capable of setting up an email there is a way also. I have an HP PhotoSmart that I setup with an email address on the HP eprint server. When I have a document I simply share it with that email and it prints it to the printer.

cheers

 

[Arizona Willie]

Why should I post in a General forum when I am asking about a specific device?

That's why there IS a forum for the 640 XL.

Other devices may or may not do the exact same thing.

 

[Derausgewanderte]

you are asking about an OS capability, not a Windows Phone device specific capability.
don't worry about it though. I'm just telling you that you'd get more help if you posted this in the OS section.

 

[Arizona Willie]

simple search. Also, if you want to be most effective in your search for an answer you should post in general forum not here on the 640XL forum. I give up telling you that though.

How do you print from your Windows Phone? | Windows Central

If you have a WiFi printer that is capable of setting up an email there is a way also. I have an HP PhotoSmart that I setup with an email address on the HP eprint server. When I have a document I simply share it with that email and it prints it to the printer.

cheers

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Thank you very very much.

The link to the Brother app worked fine once I gave it the IP of my printer.

Even though it says for Windows 7 and 8 ... it works on 10 also.

I'm a bit surprised because my old MFC7840W printer isn't on the compatible list but it works anyway.