Windows Live email

I have installed (uninstalled and reinstalled) Windows Essentials and I have had several problems.  I cannot seem to get the email to consistently send mail from my AOL and Gmail accounts using Windows Live email? 

I have tried to change the ports for outgoing messages but that has not worked.  Also, have repeatedly gone in to repair Windows Essentials.

Now I find out I cannot print any email messages directly from the individual AOL or Gmail accounts?  I have tested the printer and it is working from using other sources.

I have Windows 8.1 operating system.

Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Dwight Donnelly