Why is my laptop not recognizing my printer?

1. Check that the printer is compatible with your laptop.
2. Check the printer cable is plugged into the correct port.
3. Check that the printer is turned on and has paper in the tray.
4. Check that the wifi network is working and is connected to the same network as the printer.
5. Restart the laptop and printer.
6. Check if the correct printer driver is installed and up-to-date.
7. Try adding the printer manually.