 The Ultimate Guide: What To Know
- Turn On the Printer and Connect it to Wi-Fi Network. You Need to Know the Wi-Fi Network Name [SSID] and Network Password or Wi-Fi Password.
- Wireless Printer Requires that your computer has to be on the same Wi-Fi Network.
To Connect a Wireless Printer, you need to Follow Few Steps, Depend On Printer and the Device You are Using.
1-Turn On the Printer
Make Sure your printer is turn on. Make Sure Your Printer was Not Previously Connected to another network and if it was connected so you need to reset it factory settings.
2- How To Connect Your Printer to New Wi-Fi Network
Find the control panel under the network or wireless setting in your printer with the help of arrow buttons or touchscreen. Choose the wireless setup wizard or a similar option from the network settings menu. Then select wireless setup and choose your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) in network list and enter your WI-FI password if your network is password protected.
3-Install Printer on Your Computer
For Windows :
Open Settings: Go to Settings>Devices>Printer & Scanners.
Add A Printer: Tap on add a printer or scanner and follow the steps to add your printer. Your computer device will search for available printers, choose your printer from the list and complete the setup process.
For Mac:
Open System Preferences: Go to System Preferences> Printers & Scanners.
Add Printer: Click the +(plus) button and choose your printer from the list, and the follow the steps to complete the setup process.
4- Install Printer Drivers
Both Mac and windows often automatically install the important drivers for your printer.
Download the updated drivers from the printer manufacture’s website and install it on your computer device.
5-Print a Test Page
Make sure your printer is connected to WI-FI Network and then Print a test page from your computer device.