Connecting your printer to your internet (Wi-Fi) depends on the printer model, but here’s a general step-by-step guide:
### **Method 1: Using the Printer’s Control Panel (Most Common)**
1. **Turn on your printer** and ensure it’s in setup mode.
2. **Navigate to the wireless settings**:
– On the printer’s display, go to **Settings > Network/Wireless > Wireless Setup Wizard**.
– Some printers may have a **WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)** button instead.
3. **Select your Wi-Fi network** from the list.
4. **Enter your Wi-Fi password** when prompted.
5. **Wait for the connection** – the printer should connect and print a confirmation page.
### **Method 2: Using WPS (If Supported)**
1. **Press the WPS button** on your router (hold for 2-3 seconds).
2. **Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button** on your printer (or select WPS in the menu).
3. **Wait for the connection** to establish (lights should stop blinking).
### **Method 3: Using a USB Cable (Temporary Setup)**
1. **Connect the printer to your computer via USB**.
2. **Open printer software** (or download it from the manufacturer’s website).
3. **Follow the on-screen instructions** to connect to Wi-Fi.
4. **Disconnect the USB cable** once done.
### **Method 4: Manual IP Configuration (Advanced)**
1. **Find your router’s IP & subnet mask** (check router settings or use `ipconfig` in Command Prompt).
2. **On the printer**, go to **Network Settings > Manual Setup**.
3. **Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway** (router IP).
4. **Save settings** and restart the printer.
### **Troubleshooting Tips**
– **Restart** your printer and router.
– **Check Wi-Fi signal strength** (printer should be close to the router).
– **Update printer firmware** (via manufacturer’s website).
– **Re-enter Wi-Fi password** carefully.
If you share your **printer model**, I can give more specific steps! 🖨️📶