Original Title: Printer problems.I am constantly being disconnected from my home network printer

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Hi joebacchus,· Did you make any software or hardware changes on your machine prior to this issue?· Do you get any error message/code when you are trying to print?· How is the printer connected to the machine?Let’s follow these methods & check if it helps.Method 1You may check for the external cabling of the printer to the machine or to another machine within the network.Method 2If you have any security software installed on the computers, disable them temporarily and check if the issue persists.Note: After checking turn-on the security software.Method 3You may follow this link & check if the issue persists.Advanced troubleshooting for network printing problems in Windows XPHope the information helps. Please post back and let us know.RegardsDebleena SMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.