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    How to Set Up a Wireless Printer

    Connect a new wireless printer to your home Wi-Fi network so you can print from any computer, phone, or tablet in your home without cables.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Unbox and turn on the printer
    2. 2.Connect the printer to Wi-Fi
    3. 3.Add the printer to your Windows computer
    4. 4.Add the printer to a Mac
    5. 5.Print a test page
    1

    Unbox and turn on the printer

    ~17s
    Place the printer near your router or in a location with good Wi-Fi signal. Remove all the tape and packaging materials, install the ink cartridges (they usually come in the box), and load a small stack of paper. Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on.
    2

    Connect the printer to Wi-Fi

    ~16s
    On the printer's display screen (or using the button menu), navigate to "Wireless Setup," "Wi-Fi Setup," or "Network Settings." Select your home Wi-Fi network name from the list and enter your Wi-Fi password using the on-screen keyboard or dial. The printer will confirm when connected.
    3

    Add the printer to your Windows computer

    ~15s
    On your Windows computer, go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners. Click "Add device." Windows will scan for printers on the network. When your printer appears, click its name then click "Add device."
    4

    Add the printer to a Mac

    ~15s
    On your Mac, go to the Apple menu > System Settings > Printers & Scanners. Click the "+" button to add a printer. Your wireless printer should appear in the list — select it and click "Add."
    5

    Print a test page

    ~15s
    After adding the printer, open any document or photo and press Ctrl+P (Windows) or ⌘+P (Mac). Select your new printer from the dropdown menu and click Print. If the test page prints correctly, your wireless printer is set up and ready to use.

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    A wireless printer connects to your home Wi-Fi network so any device in your home — your computer, phone, or tablet — can send print jobs to it without plugging in a cable. Setting up a wireless printer involves two main steps: connecting the printer to your Wi-Fi network (using buttons or a touchscreen on the printer itself), and then adding the printer to your computer so it knows where to send print jobs.

    Most printers made in the last several years support wireless printing. Popular brands like HP, Canon, Epson, and Brother all make reliable wireless printers that work well with both Windows and Mac computers. Many also have companion apps — like HP Smart or Epson iPrint — that make printing from a phone or tablet especially easy.

    Before you start, have your Wi-Fi network name (also called SSID) and your Wi-Fi password ready. These are the same name and password you use to connect any other device to your home internet.

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