Introduction:

A wireless printer is actually easy to install and configure, Windows 10 makes it even easier to add a printer connected to your Wi-Fi network.

1- How to connect a wireless printer to a Wi-Fi network:

Before you can connect a wireless printer to Windows 10, you must connect the printer to your wireless network. The instructions to connect your wireless printer to the network may be different depending on the manufacturer, but usually, newer printers can automatically detect and configure these settings automatically.

For example, on a wireless HP printer, you can do this in the device screen going to Setup > Network Setup > Wireless Settings, turning on the Wireless settings and using the Wireless Setup Wizard to complete the task.

2- How to install a wireless printer in Windows 10:

first, you need to connect your computer to the same network (subnet) where the printer is located so that the computer can reach the printer.

1- Open Windows search and type in “printer”.

2- Click on Printers & scanners.

3- Select your printer from the list and click Add device to install the wireless printer to Windows 10.

If you don’t see your wireless printer listed on Windows 10, you can install a wireless printer using an IP address.

How to install a wireless printer using an IP address:

1- Open Windows search and type in “printer.”

2- Click on Printers & scanners.

3- Click the “The printer that I want isn’t listed” button to open the “Add Printer” wizard.

4- Select the Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname option, then click next.

5- Type the IP address of the printer (for example, 192.168.1.100).

6- Set “Device type” to Autodetect and make sure Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use checked, then click Next to install the wireless printer.

7- Once your printer is added, Windows 10 will automatically name your printer, but you can change the name in this step, Then click Next.

8- Select the Do not share this printer option, Then click Next.

If you want to make sure everything is working correctly, click the Print a test page button to test your printer.

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