If your printer will not connect to Wi-Fi, the most common solutions are to ensure the printer is powered on and within range of your Wi-Fi network, verify that both your printer and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, restart your printer, computer, and router, and reset the printer’s network settings before reconnecting it to Wi-Fi by entering your network name and password via the printer control panel[1][2][3].
Key troubleshooting steps include:
– **Restart all devices:** Turn off your printer, computer, and router. Wait at least 10–30 seconds before turning them back on to refresh network connections[1][3].
– **Check network connection:** Confirm that the printer and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network (not a guest or “Direct” network) since mismatch causes connection failure[2][3][5].
– **Reset network settings on printer:** Use the printer control panel to restore network defaults or reset wireless settings, then run the wireless setup wizard to reconnect to your Wi-Fi by selecting the network and entering the password[1][3].
– **Verify Wi-Fi indicator light:** On many printers, a stable blue wireless light means connection success; blinking or off light indicates no connection or wireless off[4].
– **Reinstall printer software/app:** Sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling the printer’s official software or app (like HP Smart for HP printers) helps resolve software-related connection issues[3].
If these do not work, also check:
– For firmware updates for your printer to fix bugs.
– Wireless interference or signal strength issues.
– That your router allows new devices and is not blocking the printer.
– Network type (2.4 GHz versus 5 GHz) compatibility with your printer.
Following these steps usually resolves most Wi-Fi connection issues with printers[1][2][3][4][5].