How do I connect my printer wirelessly to my computer?

To install or add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer

  1. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners settings.
  2. Next to Add a printer or scanner, select Add device. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.

How do I connect my wireless printer to my laptop wirelessly?

After the printer has access to the Wi-Fi network, add the wireless printer to your laptop.

  1. Power on the printer.
  2. Open the Windows Search text box and type “printer.”
  3. Select Printers & Scanners.
  4. In the Settings window, select Add a printer or scanner.
  5. Select your printer.
  6. Select Add device.

How do I get my computer to recognize my HP printer?

How to connect a printer via wired USB cable

  1. Step 1: Open windows setting. At the bottom left of your screen, click the Windows icon to reveal your Start Menu.
  2. Step 2: Access devices. Within the first row of your Windows settings, find and click the icon labeled “Devices”
  3. Step 3: Connect your printer.

Why is my wireless printer not responding to my computer?

Check that all printer cables are connected properly and be sure that the printer is turned on. If everything is connected properly and powered up, go to the computer’s “control panel” from the “start” menu. Choose “printers” and be sure that your printer is selected as the default.

Why won’t my laptop find my wireless printer?

If your computer can’t detect your wireless printer, you can also try to fix the problem by running the built-in printer troubleshooter. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshooter >run the printer troubleshooter.

How do I setup my HP printer for the first time?

To set up a printer for the first time, remove the printer and all packing materials from the box, connect the power cable, install the ink cartridges, load paper into the input tray, download and install the printer software, and then align the ink cartridges.