Not being able to find a printer on a network usually occurs when you are trying to establish a connection. However, it can also occur when you are trying to use a wireless printer that you have already connected to. The printer does not appear in the list of available printers and devices when you perform a search.
How to find the IP address of a network printer in Windows 10/8.1/7
The most common and easy to fix reason for this issue is that the printer is offline. However, it can also be caused by several other factors, including the following:
The solution to this problem may be as simple as rebooting. If this doesn’t allow you to connect, checking settings, installing updates, and checking for network issues are the best steps.
Reboot your Windows system. You may need to wait for your Windows system to install updates. The combination of rebooting the printer and your Windows system often resolves strange connection issues.
