To set up **Wi-Fi on your HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw color printer**, follow these steps:
1. **Prepare your printer and network**:
– Make sure the printer is powered on and ready.
– Ensure your wireless router is set up and working.
– Have your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (WEP/WPA key) handy, noting they are case-sensitive[3].
2. **Connect the printer to Wi-Fi via the built-in web interface**:
– Connect the printer temporarily to your router with an Ethernet cable.
– Find the printer’s IP address (usually displayed on the printer’s screen or check via your router’s device list).
– Enter that IP address into a web browser on a computer connected to the same network.
– Go to the “Networking” tab, then “Wireless Configuration”.
– Ensure Wireless Status is ON.
– Set Configuration Method to “Join an existing network”.
– Select your Wi-Fi network SSID from the list and enter the authentication details (security key)[2].
– Click APPLY, then disconnect the Ethernet cable.
– The wireless light on the printer will blink, then become solid when connected.
– The printer will show its new wireless IP address.
3. **Install the printer drivers on your computer**:
– On your computer, open a browser and search for “HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw printer driver”.
– Download the correct driver matching your operating system and network setup (Wi-Fi/network).
– Run the driver installation file and follow the on-screen instructions.
– During installation, select “Network” or “Wireless” as the connection type.
– The installer will search for printers on your Wi-Fi network; select your CP1525nw printer.
– Complete the installation to connect your computer to the printer over Wi-Fi[1][3][4].
This process lets you print wirelessly without needing a USB connection each time. If you have the CD, you can also use it to install the printer and set up Wi-Fi, as described in video guides for Windows systems[3].
For detailed visual guidance, HP and tech support videos are available to walk you through the process step-by-step[1][3][4].