Your printer must be plugged into a power source.
In some cases, simply plugging your printer into your computer in this way will automatically setup and properly install the printer, making it ready to use.
On Windows 11, you need to search “Settings” and select the Settings app.
In Windows 11, select Bluetooth & devices in the sidebar menu.
In Windows 11, Printers & scanners is in the list of menu options below your existing devices.
In Windows 11, click Add device next to “Add a printer or scanner”.
If you don’t see your printer’s name here, click the The printer that I want isn’t listed link below the Add a printer or scanner button and follow the on-screen instructions.
If prompted, insert the CD that came with your printer into your computer’s disc slot. If you bought your printer second-hand and it didn’t come with a CD, you can usually download the same software from the manufacturer’s website. For additional info, see our full guide on installing a printer.
Your printer must be plugged into a power source.
If your Mac doesn’t have a USB-A port, you’ll need to buy a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter. Your computer must be turned on and logged in when you do this.
Some Wi-Fi printers must be connected directly to a wireless router via Ethernet in order to receive an Internet signal.
Setting up a wireless printer connection is useful for printing from anywhere in your home, especially if you use a laptop that you move a lot.
Your printer must be plugged into a power source. If necessary, also plug the printer’s Ethernet cable into the router.
Some printers need to be connected directly to your Windows or Mac computer before they can be used wirelessly, while others allow you to complete the wireless setup process entirely on the printer itself. If your printer supports wireless networks, then you will usually need to use the menu interface on the printer to search for your wireless network. Once you connect, you will need to enter in your wireless password. Some printer models also support WPS, which allows you to connect to a network by pressing the WPS button on the router, instead of entering the router password.
Wi-Fi - Use your printer’s screen to find the Wi-Fi setup page, then enter your network’s password. This must be the same network to which your computer is connected. WPS - Select the WPS options in the printer’s network setup menu. Then select your router in the list. Bluetooth - Press the “Pair” button, which will usually have the Bluetooth “B” icon on or next to it.
On Windows 11, you need to search “Settings” and select the Settings app.
In Windows 11, select Bluetooth & devices in the sidebar menu.
In Windows 11, click Add device next to “Add a printer or scanner”. When connecting a Wi-Fi printer, you may see the printer’s name already listed on the page. If so, your printer is connected. You may first have to click the Bluetooth switch to enable Bluetooth on your computer. If you don’t see your printer’s name here, click the The printer that I want isn’t listed link below the Add a printer or scanner button and follow the on-screen instructions.
You may have to press the printer’s “Pair” button again if connecting to Bluetooth. Getting an “offline” error? Try our guide for fixing an offline printer.
You may have to press the printer’s “Pair” button again if connecting to Bluetooth. Getting an “offline” error? Try our guide for fixing an offline printer.
You may have to press the printer’s “Pair” button again if connecting to Bluetooth. Getting an “offline” error? Try our guide for fixing an offline printer.
Some Wi-Fi printers must be connected directly to a wireless router via Ethernet in order to receive an Internet signal.
Your printer must be plugged into a power source. If necessary, also plug the printer’s Ethernet cable into the router.
Some printers need to be connected directly to your Windows or Mac computer before they can be used wirelessly, while others allow you to complete the wireless setup process entirely on the printer itself. If your printer supports wireless networks, then you will usually need to use the menu interface on the printer to search for your wireless network. Once you connect, you will need to enter in your wireless password. Some printer models also support WPS, which allows you to connect to a network by pressing the WPS button on the router, instead of entering the router password.
Wi-Fi - Use your printer’s screen to find the Wi-Fi setup page, then enter your network’s password. This must be the same network to which your computer is connected. WPS - Select the WPS options in the printer’s network setup menu. Then select your router in the list. Bluetooth - Press the “Pair” button, which will usually have the crooked Bluetooth “B” icon on or next to it.
On macOS Ventura and later, this is called System Settings.
You can connect both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth printers from within this menu.
If your printer is already connected over the network, you should see its name in the pane that’s on the left side of the window.
If you don’t see the printer’s name, make sure you’re using the same network as the printer. You may need to press the printer’s “Pair” button again if connecting via Bluetooth.
For other versions, check out our guide for Sharing a Printer on Windows 7 or 8.
On Windows 11, you need to search “Settings” and select the Settings app.
If you want to connect to this printer from a Mac computer, skip to the next step.
Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences or System Settings (macOS Ventura). Select Print & Scan. Click + at the bottom of the printer list. Click the Windows tab at the top of the new window. Select the printer’s name from the list.
This is called System Settings in macOS Ventura.
If there is already a checkmark in this box, your Mac is sharing its printer.
Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences or System Settings (macOS Ventura). Select Print & Scan. Click + at the bottom of the printer list. Click the Default tab at the top of the new window. Select the printer’s name from the list.
Go to https://support. apple. com/kb/dl999?locale=en_US. Download and install the “Bonjour Print Services for Windows” program. Run the “Bonjour Print Wizard” after installation. Select the shared printer you want to connect to. Select the correct drivers from the list if prompted to do so. Click Finish. [2] X Research source
