To connect your printer to your laptop, you can either use a USB cable for a wired connection or connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network for a wireless connection.
For a wired connection, plug the printer into your laptop’s USB port, then on Windows go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners > Add a printer or scanner. Select your printer from the list and follow the on-screen instructions to install drivers and complete setup[1][2][3].
For wireless, ensure your printer and laptop are on the same Wi-Fi network. Then open Windows Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners > Add a printer. Your laptop should automatically detect the printer on the network. Select it, and Windows will install the necessary drivers to connect[1][2][5]. On Mac, you similarly connect the printer to the Wi-Fi first, then add it through System Preferences > Printers & Scanners[5].
If your printer does not appear automatically, you can add it manually by entering its IP address in the Add Printer wizard and installing the driver from manufacturer software or disc[4].
Make sure your printer is powered on, and the laptop is connected to the internet if driver downloads are needed. Once connected, the printer should be available to select when printing documents from your laptop[1][2][3].