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Connect HP Wireless printer to PC (Windows/Mac Devices)

HP brand includes various ranges of printers to suffice the needs of its users. Among all its printer types, HP wireless printer is one of the printers that can print directly from mobile devices & static devices allowing users to print and scan documents efficiently. These user-friendly devices have erased the hassles of long wires. Users prefer it because of less consumption of space while using the machines. 

A wireless printer is a valuable device at home and in the workplace. Since these printers don't require a LAN cable, connecting them to several devices is economical. The printers connect with devices via personalized software and internet protocol address. In addition, an appropriate driver needs to be installed to function the device conveniently. The key features of this printer include wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for printing from devices - laptop, smartphone, or tablet. 

How to Connect HP Wireless Printer to a Wireless Network?

Print from your computer without attaching the printer to your computer. Implement the instructions below to print from a computer in the same network.

Step 1: First, Find the Printer Installed on Your Computer

To install the printer and its software, link your HP printer to the computer with a USB cable and wait some time to install it. Or you can go through the installation CDs that came with your printer.

Step 2: After that, Turn on Your HP Printer

Once you discover the printer is connected to the power supply, turn on your printer's Power button.

Step 3: Activate the Touch Screen If It's important

Some printers need their touch screens folded or turned on separately from the printer. If there is no touch screen in your printer, use the software for the connection process. If the printer is already installed, uninstall the printer first and then reinstall your printer to establish a proper connection.

Step 4: Pick Setup/Wireless & Select Network 

You can scroll down until the Setup option appears. Or select Wireless. This step will help you open the wireless settings. 

Step 5: Pick Out Wireless Network Wizard & Select Network Name

Allow the printer to search for wireless networks. If you can't find the network name, scroll down and select the field. Enter the name of your network, then.

Step 6: Enter the Password of Your Network

If there is a WPS button in your router, click and then hold the same button for approximately 3 seconds. 

Step 7: Click on Done

The process will save your login credentials, and the HP printer will start to connect to the wireless network. And then click OK when the prompt appears. 

If you are still not able to connect your Brother printer to a wireless network, watch this video for different methods to connect the printer to Wi-Fi. 

How to Connect HP Wireless Printer to Windows?

Look for the below-mentioned step-by-step instructions to connect your printer to your Windows computer. Be sure to complete every step, as it may disrupt the whole process.

Step 1: Detect Your Settings

Installation steps for printers vary as per the manufacturer. However, most printers today have an LCD screen that displays the lists of all the available Wi-Fi networks. Get into this screen and locate the setup page to adjust your Wireless LAN network settings. 

Step 2: Connect the Wi-Fi Network

Locate your SSID network. Hover your mouse over the Wi-Fi icon to find your SSID. Discover it at the bottom right of the taskbar. 

Step 3: Complete Connectivity

Please enter the password of your network to prepare it for printing jobs. 

Step 4: Discover your Printer Settings 

Go to the bottom-left of your desktop screen and click on the Windows icon. Once the Windows Start Menu appears, locate the gear icon of the settings windows. Click on the labeled Devices icon. 

Step 5: Connect the Printer to Your Computer

Go to Add a Printer or Scanner option under Devices. Click on your printer's name and select Add Devices. Leave the rest to your computer. It will automatically do the complete wireless configuration. 

Try the above steps to wirelessly connect the HP printer to your Windows computer and print seamlessly.

How to Connect HP Wireless Printer to Mac?

It is easy to add the HP wireless printer to Mac devices. You can walk through the steps below and learn efficient steps for the process. 

1. First, ensure your Mac device and printer are connected to the same wireless network. 

2. View the user's manual to learn how to connect your printer to a wireless network. 

3. Update your Mac. If it's AirPrint, there is no need.

4. To update your Mac device. Open the App Store, click the Updates tab, and then Update All.

5. Go to the Apple menu. You can see it in the upper-right corner. 

6. Click on System Preferences. Go to the top of your Apple menu to open the System Preferences menu.

7. Click on Printers and Scanners. See the list of connected printers. If your printer is on the list, it shows it is already connected. 

8. Click on the + sign. The Mac device will scan for printers connected to the wireless network. 

9. Lastly, click on your printer and then Add. 

10. For some printers, you might require a USB cord to install the drivers from a CD or manufacturer's website. 

11. Once the connection establishes, disconnect the USB cable right away. 

If you are looking for a guide on “how to connect Brother printer to Mac using a USB cable,” then watch this video tutorial.