To connect a **wireless printer to a laptop**, ensure both printer and laptop are connected to the *same Wi-Fi network*. Then, on your laptop, go to **Settings > Devices (or Bluetooth & devices) > Printers & scanners**, click **Add a printer or scanner**, wait for your printer to appear, select it, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation[1][2][3][5].
Key steps in detail:
– **Connect the printer to Wi-Fi**: Use the printer’s control panel to access network or Wi-Fi settings, select the Wi-Fi network, and enter the password to connect[2][4].
– **Check laptop network**: Make sure your laptop is connected to the *same* Wi-Fi network as the printer (check 2.4GHz vs. 5GHz bands if connection issues arise)[2].
– **Add printer on Windows**:
1. Open **Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners**.
2. Click **Add a printer or scanner**.
3. Select your printer from the list and click **Add device**.
4. If the printer doesn’t appear, choose **The printer that I want isn’t listed** and follow the prompts to add it manually, e.g., by using the printer’s IP address[1][2][3][5].
– **Install or update drivers if needed**: Windows often auto-installs drivers, but you can download the latest drivers from the printer manufacturer’s website or use their setup app[2][3].
– After setup, your wireless printer should be available for printing from any program on your laptop.
If problems persist, temporarily connecting the printer via USB can force detection and driver installation; after that, unplugging the USB may allow wireless printing to work[3].
This method applies primarily to Windows laptops; macOS setups use **System Preferences > Printers & Scanners**, add a printer after ensuring the printer is on the network[4].