Cannot get printer set up on computer

You can't really factory reset a computer. You could try Windows System Restore. If you have Windows 7, then your computer has probably been make "restore points" that will let you go back to the state of the system on that date. Maybe there's a restore point close to your purchase date....

Want to go thermonuclear?

1. Back up all your files. I'd make 2 backups.
2. Make sure you have all the CDs that Dell sent you with Windows and drivers. If you didn't get those disks with your computer, call Dell and tell them you need them; they should ship them for free. (It seems like Dell decided a couple of years ago that almost no one was using those disks, so they stopped sending them out with new computers.)

OK, here comes the thermonuclear part. You are about to erase *everything* on your hard disk: Windows gone, programs gone, files gone. You will have to reinstall Windows and your programs, and restore your files from backup.

These instructions are for Windows 7, but should be close for other versions.

To install Windows 7 using the Custom option and formatting the hard disk

To format your hard disk during Windows 7 installation, you'll need to start, or boot, your computer using the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive.

1. Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.
4. On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click Next. If the Install Windows page doesn't appear, and you're not asked to press any key, you might need to change some system settings. To learn how to do this, see Start your computer from a Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive.
   
5. On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.
6. On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.
7. On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, click Drive options (advanced).
8. Click the partition that you want to change, click the formatting option you want to perform, and then follow the instructions.
9. When you've finished formatting, click Next.
10. Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows 7, which include naming your computer and setting up an initial user account.

Now you have a spanking clean computer.

I found this on the Dell support page for you:

1. Insert the installation CD into the optical drive of the computer.
   
   
   
2. The Autoplay window may appear, if so click Run Setup.exe.
   
   
   
3. The User Account Control window may appear, if so click Continue.
   
   
   
4. On the Welcome screen, click Install.
   
   
   
5. On the License agreement screen, click I agree, if you agree with the license.
   
   
   
6. On the Select your included software screen, click Continue.
   
   
   
7. On the Check for updates screen, select No (this can be done later), then click Continue.
   
   
   • Anytime the Software or Hardware Installation window appears, click Continue Anyway
     
     
   • Anytime the Windows Security window appears, click
     Install this driver software anyway.
   
   

Choose below if this is the first time setting up the printer or if it is already set up and you are installing it on a computer.

(Set up means the printer has been taken out of the box, powered on, the ink cartridges have been installed and is connected to the wireless network.)

Most probably your the printer got disconnected once you made changes in the network settings. Heres what I can suggest...
Uninstall the printer
For win xp: Click on start go to control panel > add/remove programs.
For win vista: Click on start go to control panel > programs and feature > uninstall a program
For win 7: Click on start go to control panel > uninstall a program

1. Look for the HP Photosmart c4680 driver, then click on uninstall/change/remove.
2. Another window will pop up, it will ask what do you want to uninstall.
3. Click on uninstall all HP products associated with this device.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Install the printer using USB, when you got in to the page that says "I have reviewed and agreed the terms and agreement" theirs a link at the top left corner that says "select what to install"
6. Click on that that link, then the only software that you will install is HP Photosmart c4680, Digital Imaging device function and HP solution center, then the others you have to uncheck it.
7. Check the check box that says "I have reviewed and agreed the terms and agreement"
8. Click on next.
9. After installing it, re-run the disc or the downloaded driver.
10. Click on add a device
11. It will ask you what type of connection do you want, click on install wireless/network device
12. The printer should be detected now.

If you are still having issues w/ it. click here for the next step.
Good luck! :)

Pretty easy with this printer.

1) Connect the printer to your system

2) Go to device manager by right clicking on Computer/MyCompuer Icon and then choose Manage option.

3) From the computer management windows at the left pane locate Device manager and click on that.

4) Now at the right pane you will have the printer with Yellow exclamatory mark , right click on that and choose install driver.

5) Then select the advanced option to install the drivers manually and follow the nscreen prompt to complete the installation. (Make sure that you select the drive letter where the drivers disk is inserted.

If you did mention the Operating System installed on the other Computer, I can help you better. Anyway follow the instructions below;
Click on the link [here] After it's opened, click "Select" on the "Select you operating system" menu and select your operating system, and then click "next", again select "Driver" and click "Download" and follow the onscreen instructions, (if you are asked whether you agree the terms and conditions click "Accept" if not, that's better). Download will begin after few seconds.

Good luck.

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Make sure the printer is not connected to the computer while you are installing, it's a Windows thing. After the software completes it should prompt you to connect the printer and then it will want to do a test page. Good luck.

In Windows, how do I install my printer? Most new printers, especially USB printers, come with installer programs. If you have neither installation instructions nor an installation program, you can use one of the following procedures to install most printers:
USB printers (Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP only)

1. Make sure that the USB cable is unplugged from your computer and your printer. USB devices work differently from older devices and usually need to have the drivers installed before you connect the device.
   
   
2. If you have an installation disk, insert it into the drive. If there is an installer provided, it should run or be executed here. Follow its instructions, and it should take care of installing your printer in a few moments.
   
   
3. If you don't have an installation program, plug the USB cable into your computer and your printer. This should trigger the Add New Hardware Wizard.
   
   
4. Click Next, and then select Search for the best driver for your device. Click Next.
   
   
5. Uncheck all options except Specify a Location. Click Browse. Browse to the disk, CD, or directory where your printer drivers are located. Click OK, and then click Next twice. Note: You can download some drivers from the web. Consult the web site of your printer's manufacturer, or see Where can I find driver updates for my Windows computer?
   
6. When all the files are copied, click Finish.
   
   
7. Turn on your printer. Windows should detect the printer's presence and finish the installation. If the option to print a test page is offered, do so. This will confirm the installation. Click Finish.

Parallel port printers Windows 2000 and XP

1. In Windows XP default view, from the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes, and then double-click Add Printer. In Windows XP Classic view, or in Windows 2000, from the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers, and then double-click Add Printer. This will start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
   
2. Select Local printer or Local printer attached to this computer. Click Next.
   
   
3. Select the LPT port.
   
   
4. Select the manufacturer and model for the printer you are installing. If you would rather use the driver disk that came with the printer, insert that disk and click Have Disk, and then browse to the driver disk and the proper folder. Click Open, then OK. Sometimes at this point, you will be asked if you print from MS-DOS programs. Most people can safely answer No here, but if you print from any DOS-based programs, answer Yes.
   
5. Windows will offer a name for the printer that you may change if you like. If this is your only printer, or you wish to use this printer most of the time, select Yes to make this the default printer.
   
   
6. You will be given the option to share this printer on the network. Unless you specifically want to do this, select Do not share this printer. Click Next.
   
   
7. Make sure the printer is connected and turned on, and then answer Yes to print a test page. This will ensure that your printer is working. After the page has printed, click Finish. Your printer should be ready to use.