P-000045-01 Restore printing after network switch or router change

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Used for Trouble: T-000045

1) Verify printer network settings

  • Print printer network/status page
  • Confirm IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
  • Update settings if they no longer match the network

2) Check IP address changes

  • Confirm printer IP did not change after network work
  • Assign a static IP if required
  • Update printer port on POS / CSC to match new IP

3) Verify VLAN and subnet placement

  • Confirm printer is connected to correct VLAN
  • Ensure POS / CSC systems can reach printer subnet
  • Correct switch port VLAN assignment if incorrect

4) Check switch port security

  • Verify port security or MAC filtering is not blocking printer
  • Disable port security temporarily for testing
  • Whitelist printer MAC address if required

5) Verify gateway and DNS settings

  • Confirm printer gateway matches network design
  • Correct DNS settings if printer requires name resolution
  • Reboot printer after network changes

6) Clear cached printer routing

  • Restart Print Spooler service
  • Restart POS / CSC application services
  • Reboot workstation if routing cache persists

7) Test connectivity

  • Ping printer IP from POS / CSC
  • Print Windows test page
  • Send live test order

8) Escalation check

  • If printer still fails:
  • Capture network topology details
  • Record printer IP, MAC, and switch port
  • Escalat