To connect a wireless printer to your computer, follow these key steps:

1. **Ensure Your Devices Are Ready**
– Turn on your wireless printer and make sure it is within range of your Wi-Fi network.
– Confirm your computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer[1][3].

2. **Connect Your Printer to Wi-Fi**
– On the printer’s control panel (usually a touchscreen or physical buttons), locate the wireless setup option. This may be labeled as **Wi-Fi Setup Wizard**, **Wireless Settings**, or **Network** settings.
– Select your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks and enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted.
– Wait for a confirmation message like “Setup Complete” to confirm the printer is connected to Wi-Fi[3].

3. **Add the Printer to Your Computer**
– On Windows, go to **Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners**.
– Click **Add a printer or scanner** and wait for your computer to detect the wireless printer.
– Select your printer from the list and follow any on-screen prompts to complete installation[1][4].
– On Mac, go to **System Preferences > Printers & Scanners**, click the **+** button, select your printer, and add it.

4. **Alternative Connection Methods**
– If your printer or router supports **WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)**, you can press the WPS button on both devices to quickly connect without entering passwords[3].
– Use **Wi-Fi Direct** if available, which allows the printer to connect directly to your computer without a Wi-Fi router[2].
– If wireless setup is difficult, temporarily connect the printer to your computer via USB to install drivers and then configure wireless settings through the printer software[2].

5. **Troubleshooting Tips**
– Make sure both devices are on the *same* Wi-Fi network.
– Restart your printer, computer, and router if connection problems arise.
– Check printer manuals or manufacturer websites for model-specific instructions and software.

Following these steps will enable you to successfully connect your wireless printer to your computer and enjoy cable-free printing at home or work[1][2][3][4].