How to connect a printer to Wi-Fi

Connect the printer

1. 1

   Prepare the printer and network

   Turn on the printer and router. Confirm the computer or phone you will use for setup is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want the printer to join. Do not use a guest network unless the printer manufacturer explicitly supports it.

   Source: HP Support — HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network)
2. 2

   Put the printer into wireless setup mode

   Open the printer’s Wireless, Network, or Setup menu and start its wireless setup wizard. Button-only printers use a model-specific button sequence, so check the official manual instead of guessing or copying a sequence for a different model.

   Source: HP Support — General printer network settings
3. 3

   Select your Wi-Fi network

   Choose your network name on the printer and enter its password. If the printer has no screen, use the manufacturer’s official setup app to send the network details to it.

   Source: HP Support — HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network)
4. 4

   Add the printer on Windows

   On Windows 11, open Settings, Bluetooth & devices, then Printers & scanners and choose Add device. Select the printer when it appears. Windows 10 uses Settings, Devices, then Printers & scanners.

   Source: Microsoft Support — Add or install a printer in Windows
5. 5

   Or add the printer on a Mac

   Open System Settings, choose Printers & Scanners, then select Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax. macOS normally uses AirPrint when the printer supports it; otherwise use current software from the printer manufacturer.

   Source: Apple Support — Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac
6. 6

   Print a test page

   Open the newly added printer in your device settings and print a test page or a one-page document. A successful test confirms both discovery and basic printing, not just that the printer joined Wi-Fi.

   Source: Microsoft Support — Add or install a printer in Windows

If it did not work

Choose the symptom that best matches what happened. These links lead to the existing diagnostic pages rather than repeating generic setup steps.

• Set up an HP printerUse HP’s official app or the printer’s control panel.
• Printer will not connect to Wi-FiDiagnose a connection that fails during setup.
• Printer is connected but shows offlineTroubleshoot discovery after the network connection succeeds.
• Search by model or errorFind verified model pages and exact error-code guidance.