To connect your **HP LaserJet P1102 printer** to your laptop, follow these steps for a straightforward USB connection:
1. **Download the Driver:**
– Go to the official HP Support website.
– Search for **HP LaserJet P1102**.
– Select your printer model, then go to the **Drivers** section.
– Download the appropriate driver for your laptop’s operating system (e.g., Windows 10 64-bit).
2. **Install the Driver:**
– Open the downloaded driver installation file.
– Follow the on-screen instructions.
– When prompted during installation, **connect the printer to your laptop using a USB cable**.
3. **Connect and Power On the Printer:**
– Ensure the printer is plugged into a power source and turned on.
– Use a USB cable to connect the printer’s USB port to a USB port on your laptop.
– Your laptop should automatically detect the printer and complete the setup.
4. **Set as Default Printer (optional):**
– You can set this printer as default by going to **Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners** on your laptop.
This method applies for Windows systems and provides a reliable way to connect the HP LaserJet P1102 via USB[1][3][4].
If you want to connect wirelessly (only for models with wireless capability, like P1102w), you will need to enable Wi-Fi Direct and use HP’s print software, but the base P1102 usually connects only via USB[2].
**Summary:** Use a USB cable, download and install the official HP driver, connect the printer to your laptop during the installation process, then complete the setup to start printing.