To install a Wi-Fi printer, first turn on the printer and make sure it is within range of your Wi-Fi network. Then, use the printer’s control panel (usually via a touchscreen or buttons) to access the wireless setup or Wi-Fi setup menu. Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password to connect the printer to Wi-Fi. After that, on your computer, go to the system settings for printers and add the printer from the list of available devices on the same network[1][3][5].
Details vary by printer brand:
– **HP printers:** Use the wireless setup wizard on the touchscreen under Setup > Network or Wireless Settings to select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password[1].
– **Epson printers:** Press the Home button, select Wi-Fi Setup > Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, choose the network, and enter the password[1].
– **Canon printers:** Press the Home button, hold the Wi-Fi button, then use LAN Wireless Setup to pick the network and enter the password[1].
– **Brother printers:** You can press the WPS button on your router and hold the printer’s Wi-Fi button to connect automatically, or connect via USB first and configure wireless settings using the Printer Setting Tool on your computer[2].
On your computer:
– For Windows, go to **Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners**, then click **Add device** and select your printer from the list[5].
– For Mac, use the Wireless Device Setup Wizard from the printer driver software package or use AirPrint if supported[4].
After installation, ensure your computer and printer are on the same Wi-Fi network and the printer driver is installed for full functionality. Restart devices if connection issues occur[3][5].