To set up a wireless printer on your laptop, the printer must first be connected to your Wi-Fi network, and then your laptop must add the printer over that same local network.
Ensure your router is broadcasting a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal (most printers cannot connect to 5 GHz-only networks), then pair the printer:
Printers with a Touchscreen: Tap Setup (gear icon) or Wireless > Network Setup > Wireless Setup Wizard, select your Wi-Fi network name, and enter your password.
Screenless Printers (HP, Canon, Epson, Brother): Put the printer into setup mode (usually by holding the Wireless and Cancel buttons for 3–5 seconds until the light blinks), then use the brand's official app or WPS push-button on your router to connect it to Wi-Fi.
Verification: The Wi-Fi indicator light on the printer stops blinking and stays solid blue or green.
ating it is idle and ready.
Make sure your laptop is connected to the exact same Wi-Fi network as the printer (avoid connecting your laptop to a Guest network or VPN during setup), then follow the steps for your operating system:
For Windows 10 & 11 Laptops
1.Open Printers & Scanners Settings:1 min.
Press Win + I to open Settings, then navigate to Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners (on Windows 10, go to Devices > Printers & scanners).
Verification: The Printers & scanners configuration panel opens.
2.Scan for and Add Your Printer:2 min.
Click Add device (or Add a printer or scanner). Wait for Windows to scan the local network, then click Add device next to your printer's name when it appears.
Verification: Windows downloads the required driver automatically, and your printer displays a "Ready" status under your printer list.
For MacBooks (macOS)
1.Open Printers & Scanners:1 min.
Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner, select System Settings (or System Preferences), and click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar.
Verification: The Printers & Scanners list appears on screen.
2.Add via AirPrint / Bonjour:2 min.
Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... (or the + icon). Select your wireless printer under the Default tab, confirm Use is set to AirPrint or your printer's driver, and click Add.
Verification: Your printer appears in the sidebar with a green dot indic
Open any document or web page on your laptop, press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac), select your newly added wireless printer from the destination dropdown, and click Print.