The HP Deskjet 3050 printer is also a device which is connected to the internet for usage making it easy to use, simple to setup and also its maintenance becomes simpler. It reduces the use and need for cables.
Find here the steps by step procedure for hp deskjet 3050 wireless printer setup
How to connect HP Deskjet 3050 printer to the WiFi?
First you have to make sure that you have setup the printer properly and connected it with the cables which came along with the packaging at the time of purchase.
Wait till the setup loads and the printer is connected to the power source as well.
Because of the wireless option on this printer, you can connect it to the device without the use of USB cables etc.
You also have to make sure you download the printer driver software on your computer. For this, you might get a CD along with the packaging when you purchase the HP Deskjet 3050 printer.
Or in a lot of cases, you have to go to the 123.hp website and type in the name of the HP Deskjet 3050 printer.
Once the download of the printer driver software is done, then you have to make sure you follow the steps given to complete the setup process.
When setting this up you will have the option to connect to the printing device. Extend the connection settings to the HP Deskjet 3050 printer.
Another thing which can be done is that you can use the HP wireless wizard setup to connect to the WiFi as well.
Once you go on to the Control Panel option, you will have a number of devices displayed and the Pin will needed to be put in. Once this is done, you can connect.
There is also another method by which this can be done. This is called the WPS option.
For this you must have the WPS Pin and login key. Use the WPS push button technique to connect the HP Deskjet 3050 printer to the WiFi.
Lastly, there could be some issue you might face in the process of connecting the HP Deskjet 3050 printer to the WiFi, but make sure that there is also a user manual which is available on the HP printer website itself which will help you fix this.
Adhere to the above steps properly, in case of error first ensure you go over all the steps again properly to see if you have missed anything.
You can use the MAC software update to download the HP DeskJet 3050 printer installation software. The download and installation are very simple and easy.
Before you start with the driver installation do the following
Power on your 123 HP COM DJ 3050 printer and system/laptop
Connect the printer and your system using a USB cable or through wireless network
Note: The current version of Apple software update does not provide the HP printer and driver software. You can visit any trusted site or the official HP website and download the driver software
If you are using MAC OS*10.6 then follow the steps given below to complete the driver installation.
Step 1:
Check if you can find the driver supported by MAC OS*10.6
Proceed with the driver download for the HP DeskJet 3050 Software Installation In MAC and supportive OS
Step 2:
You should connect your printer to the MAC system.
Only then you can install the correct driver software
Working internet connection is a must
Using USB cable:
Connect your HP printer and the MAC system with the help of the USB cable
Power on your system.
Check if you have connected your system to a working internet connection
Switch on your printer
Connect one end of the USB cable to the back of the printer.
Insert the other end in the available port on your system
You will see the HP DeskJet 3050 Printer installation Software update window.
Follow every instruction that comes on the screen
Go to the next step to add your printer(123.hp.com/setup)
Open the system preferences to add a new printer to the print queue.
From here, click on Print & fax.
Check for the name of your printer
if you find your printer listed
Confirm the communication to check if the correct driver is installed
Press the minus sign to remove the printer
Click on the plus sign to add the printer
This will initiate the communication between the printer and system
If you cannot find the printer on the list
Click on the Plus sign
Look for your printer name
Add your printer
If you cannot find your printer name in the printer list
Check the connectivity
Make sure you have connected both the devices to the same wireless network
Look for the name of the printer from the print using a box.
Click Add printer
If you receive a prompt message to install the printer driver software from Apple, confirm it.
Visit official HP website, if you receive the software is unavailable prompt message
Perform the printer functionalities to confirm the driver installation
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