Connecting your printer to Wi-Fi allows you to print wirelessly from your phone, tablet, or computer. Below are the general steps for most home or office printers (HP, Canon, Brother, Epson, etc.).
– The printer is powered on and within range of your Wi-Fi router.
– You know your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password.
1. Go to the printer’s menu screen (usually via a touchscreen or physical buttons).
2. Navigate to Wi-Fi settings or Network settings.
3. Select ‘Wireless Setup Wizard’ or ‘Wi-Fi Setup’.
4. Choose your Wi-Fi network from the list.
5. Enter your Wi-Fi password using the onscreen keyboard.
6. Confirm the connection — you’ll usually see a success message or a solid Wi-Fi light.
1. Download the printer’s official app on your phone or tablet:
– HP: HP Smart
– Canon: Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY
– Brother: Brother iPrint&Scan
– Epson: Epson iPrint
2. Turn on the printer and enable Wi-Fi Direct or Setup Mode.
3. Open the app and follow on-screen instructions to detect and connect the printer.
1. Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the printer or select ‘WPS’ from its menu.
3. The printer should connect automatically.
– Print a Network Configuration Page from the printer’s settings.
– On your computer, go to Printers & Scanners and click ‘Add Printer’ if needed.
– Restart the printer and router if setup fails.
– Ensure your printer supports your Wi-Fi band (2.4GHz vs 5GHz).