You can connect your HP printer to your laptop either via a **USB cable (wired)** or **wirelessly over WiFi**.
### For USB Cable Connection:
1. **Connect the USB cable** from your printer to a USB port on your laptop.
2. On your Windows laptop, go to **Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners**.
3. Click **Add a Printer or Scanner**; your laptop should detect the printer.
4. When the printer appears, select it and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
5. The printer should now be ready to use[1][2][5].
### For Wireless WiFi Connection:
1. On the printer’s control panel, go to **Settings > Network Setup > Wireless Setup Wizard**.
2. Select your WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
3. Ensure your laptop is connected to the same WiFi network as the printer.
4. On your laptop, go to **Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners**.
5. Click **Add a printer or scanner**; select your printer from the list once it appears.
6. If it doesn’t appear, manually add it using its IP address found through the printer’s network settings.
7. Follow the prompts to finish installation and connect wirelessly[1][3][5].
### Additional Recommendations:
– Download the latest HP printer drivers from the HP website or use the **HP Smart app** for guided setup.
– Ensure printer firmware and laptop OS are up to date for best compatibility.
– For macOS, use **System Settings > Printers & Scanners > +** to add the printer after connecting it physically or to the WiFi network[5].
This approach works for most HP printer models including DeskJet, ENVY, OfficeJet, and LaserJet series[2].