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Old 08-07-2022, 01:41 PM
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We just moved to The Villages and we are not the swiftest when it comes to computers. Does anyone know of someone who would be able to set up a computer and a printer, possibly a wireless one, that has fax and scanning. Thank you for any help you might be able to give us in locating someone of the sort.
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Old 08-07-2022, 02:33 PM
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Mmd or the Geek Squad we prefer mmd
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Old 08-07-2022, 02:41 PM
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If you are just trying to connect a wireless printer to a computer, you may want to try it yourself. The computer will pretty much set up the printer automatically when it recognizes it on your wifi network.
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Old 08-07-2022, 02:43 PM
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Plug everything in. Boot machine. Windows should detect devices. You may need to download printer software. Windows or the manufacturer should have built in troubleshooting
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Old 08-07-2022, 02:50 PM
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Printers can sometimes appear a lot more complicated than they really are. It may come with a software disc, but Windows already has the needed software built in to print to just about every printer on the market.
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Old 08-07-2022, 04:40 PM
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OP, you did not state APPLE or WINDOWS, makes a difference. As noted above Windows is almost plug and play. Is all the equipment new? Do you have the installation CDs? Do you have an operational internet connection? I have Windows on 2 PC, and have installed printers (canon and currently brother) several time, as well as a few other brands in a previous lifetime. The manufacturers have actually made this relatively easy, but I think we need more info to help.
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Old 08-07-2022, 05:15 PM
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Old 08-07-2022, 05:47 PM
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Thinking the OP has not done this before and is not confident doing it himself.
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Old 08-07-2022, 08:18 PM
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Don't think installation CDs come with new printers as new computers no longer have CD drives.
Drivers are likely already in the OS with the latest downloadable.
Must be someone in one of TV computer clubs that could help.
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Old 08-08-2022, 04:28 AM
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If you just moved here and everything worked before, it’s probably because your wifi network name (ssid) is different from your prior home. The easiest thing you can do is rename your wireless network to the name you had before in your last house. If you can’t, then you will need to configure your printer to use the new wireless network name.
Don’t go to the geek squad or a computer store unless you are desperate. If you are using windows, good luck, it’s called plug and pray!
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Old 08-08-2022, 04:31 AM
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If it's your original computer, make sure simply whoever installs your new Wi-Fi router and modem keeps the same name and password you had before. If it's a brand new computer and printer as everyone else said it'll probably just work out of the box but since no one really answered you MMD as a reputable computer company retailer here and The villages does have a computer club I am sure almost anyone there would be able to help you.
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Old 08-08-2022, 05:11 AM
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Jon Townsend 352-250-1686. I’ve heard great things about his knowledge of computers. Good luck.
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Old 08-08-2022, 05:17 AM
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Email Joe at Computer Central. He may be able to do everything remotely. He has been my go-to computer expert for years.
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Old 08-08-2022, 07:38 AM
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Default Call John Chumbler. 352 289 1596

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Old 08-08-2022, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC View Post
Thinking the OP has not done this before and is not confident doing it himself.
I have done this for so many people. Usually a very straightforward process. Sometimes it requires deleting the driver and reinstalling it. Do you know any neighbors yet. The easiest choice if you have any, invite a grandchild over for a visit then put them to work.
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