how to add printer to wifi

To add a printer to Wi-Fi, first make sure the printer is on and near your wireless router. Then, use the printer’s control panel to access its wireless setup or network settings. Select the “Wireless Setup Wizard” or a similar option to find available Wi-Fi networks, choose your network name (SSID), and enter the Wi-Fi password. Once connected, you should see a confirmation like “Setup Complete” or a Wi-Fi icon with signal bars on the printer’s display[1][2].

For example, on an HP printer:
– Tap **Setup** > **Network** or **Wireless Settings**.
– Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**.
– Pick your Wi-Fi network and enter the password[1][4][5].

On an Epson printer:
– Press the **Home** button.
– Select **Wi-Fi Setup** > **Wi-Fi Setup Wizard**.
– Choose your network and enter the password[1].

If your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), a simpler method is available:
– Press the **WPS** button on your router.
– On the printer, go to Wi-Fi/Wireless settings and select **WPS Push Button Setup**.
– Follow on-screen prompts until connected[1][2].

After connecting the printer to Wi-Fi, add it to your computer:
– On Windows, go to **Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners**.
– Click **Add a printer or scanner**.
– Select your printer from the list to complete installation[3].

This process enables wireless printing from your computer, smartphone, or tablet over the local Wi-Fi network.