To add a printer to a wireless network, you generally need to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network so it can communicate with your devices. Here are common methods and steps to do that:
1. **Using the printer’s control panel (Wireless Setup Wizard):**
– On the printer, go to the *Setup* menu, then select *Network* or *Wireless Setup Wizard*.
– The printer will scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
– Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.
– Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
– Once connected, the printer should display a confirmation or a Wi-Fi icon indicating a successful connection[3].
2. **Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), if your router supports it:**
– Make sure your printer is turned on and within range of your Wi-Fi network.
– On the printer, enable WPS mode. This might involve pressing and holding a *Wireless* button or *WPS* button on the printer until its wireless light flashes.
– Within 2 minutes, press the *WPS* button on your router.
– The printer will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network. You will know the connection is successful when the printer shows a Wi-Fi icon or a message saying it is connected[2].
3. **Wi-Fi Direct setup (for direct device-to-printer connection without a router):**
– This method allows devices to connect directly to the printer’s own Wi-Fi network.
– On the printer, enable Wi-Fi Direct in the network setup.
– Your device can then connect to the printer’s Wi-Fi network using the name (SSID) and password displayed by the printer.
– Note that this does not connect the printer to your home Wi-Fi but allows direct printing from your device[1].
4. **Resetting and retrying connection if needed:**
– Press and hold both *Wireless* and *Cancel* buttons on some HP printers until the power light blinks. This will restart the printer in Auto Wireless Connect mode for setup.
– The printer stays in setup mode for about 2 hours, giving you time to connect[4].
**Summary:**
| Step | Action | Notes |
|——-|—————————————————–|———————————-|
| 1 | Use printer control panel and select Wi-Fi network | Enter Wi-Fi password when prompted |
| 2 | Use WPS method (press WPS buttons on printer/router) | Automatic connection if supported |
| 3 | Use Wi-Fi Direct for direct device-printer connection | Does not use router |
| 4 | Reset wireless settings if connection fails | Restart printer setup mode |
Make sure your printer is within range of your wireless router, powered on, and ready to configure. For specific instructions, consult your printer’s manual or support website as the process can vary slightly by manufacturer and model[2][3][4].