Users' questions 

How do I set up a new wireless printer?

Leia Doyle

How do I set up a new wireless printer?

Connect the printer to your wireless network.

  1. Many printers will allow you to connect to the wireless network using the built-in menu system.
  2. If your printer and router both support WPS push-to-connect, simply push the WPS button on your printer, then press the WPS button on your router within two minutes.

How do I activate my printer?

On your client computer, open the Devices and Printers by pressing the windows key and go to Control Panel then Devices and Printers. Right-click the printer you want to manually enable and click Printer Properties. Under Advanced and Driver, note the name of your printer driver.

How do I enable WiFi Direct on my HP printer?

On the printer control panel, touch the HP wireless direct icon ( ), or navigate to the Network Setup or Wireless Settings menu and touch Wireless Direct, and then turn on the connection. To require a password (recommended) when connecting to the printer, select On or On with security.

How do I connect my Canon printer to a new wireless network?

Connecting Device to Printer

  1. Turn on wireless communication on your computer or smartphone. For Android or iOS, enable “Wi-Fi” on your device’s “Setting” menu.
  2. Select “XXXXXX-iP110series” (“XXXXXX” represents last six digits of printer’s MAC address.) from SSID list displayed on device.
  3. Enter password.

How can I get my computer to print to my printer?

How to set up your printer on your Android device.

  1. To begin, go to SETTINGS, and look for the SEARCH icon.
  2. Enter PRINTING in the serch field and hit the ENTER key.
  3. Tap on the PRINTING option.
  4. You will then be given the opportunity to turn toggle on “Default Print Services”.

Why is my printer not responding to my computer?

If your printer fails to respond to a job: Check that all printer cables are connected properly and be sure that the printer is turned on. If everything is connected properly and powered up, go to the computer’s “control panel” from the “start” menu. Cancel all documents and try printing again.

How do I connect my phone to my HP wireless printer?

How it works

  1. Check for wireless direct support. Check your printer’s wireless settings menu.
  2. Turn on wireless direct. From your printer’s control panel, select the wireless button to ensure wireless direct is turned on.
  3. Discover the printer. From your mobile device, turn on WiFi and search for wireless networks.

How do I get my HP printer to scan to my computer?

Scan with an HP printer (Android, iOS)

  1. Save multiple pages in a single scan file: Tap the plus sign.
  2. Create a PDF or select an image file type: Tap Share/Save, and then tap Format to select a file type.
  3. Send the scan to email: Tap Share/Save, change any file settings, and then tap Share/Save to display the Mail option.

How do I get my printer back online HP?

Go to the Start icon on the bottom left of your screen then choose Control Panel and then Devices and Printers. Right click the printer in question and select “See what’s printing”. From the window that opens choose “Printer” from the menu bar at the top. Select “Use Printer Online” from the drop down menu.

Why won’t my computer connect to wifi but my phone will?

Firstly, try using the LAN, wired connection. If the problem concerns only Wi-Fi connection, restart your modem and router. Power them off and wait for some time before turning them on again. Also, it might sound silly, but don’t forget about the physical switch or the function button (FN the on keyboard).