To install a printer on your HP laptop, you can connect it either via USB cable or wirelessly and then add it through Windows settings.
Here is a streamlined process:
1. **For USB Connection:**
– Connect the printer to your laptop using a USB cable.
– Windows should detect the printer automatically and start installing the drivers.
– If prompted, follow on-screen instructions to complete driver installation.
– If it doesn’t auto-install, go to **Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners**.
– Click **Add a printer or scanner**, select your printer from the list, and proceed with installation[2][3].
2. **For Wireless Connection:**
– Ensure both laptop and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
– Use the printer’s control panel to access the **Wireless Setup Wizard** or enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) by pressing the wireless button on the printer.
– On your laptop, go to **Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners**.
– Click **Add a printer or scanner** and select your HP printer from the list.
– If the printer doesn’t appear, choose **The printer isn’t listed** and manually add it.
– Follow the on-screen prompts to finish installation[1][2][3].
3. **Driver Installation:**
– Windows often installs basic printer functionality automatically (using Windows print drivers).
– For full features, you can download and install the official HP drivers and software from the HP website or use the **HP Smart app** for guided setup and configuration[2].
4. **Finalize:**
– After installation, print a test page to confirm the printer is working properly[1][2][3].
If any connection or driver issues occur, you can try running the Windows printer troubleshooter or downloading the latest printer drivers from HP’s official support site.
This approach works for Windows 10 and 11 on HP laptops, ensuring basic or advanced printer functionality based on driver choice[1][2][4].