How to connect a printer to Wi-Fi | Asurion, by Asurion on YouTube. 3 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn on the printer and make sure your router is running. Keep the printer within range of the Wi-Fi signal, ideally in the same room as the router.
On the printer control panel, open the network or wireless settings menu. Choose the Wireless Wizard or Wireless Setup option to start scanning for networks.
Pick your home Wi-Fi network from the list. Type the password using the on-screen keyboard and confirm. Wait for the printer to show a connected status.
If your router and printer both support WPS, press the WPS button on the router. Then hold the WPS button on the printer within about two minutes until the lights confirm the connection.
On an iPhone or iPad, open the print dialog in any app and tap Printer, then select your printer. On Android, use the manufacturer's print app or the built-in print service.
On a Mac, open System Settings or System Preferences, go to Printers and Scanners, click Add Printer and pick your printer from the list.
On Windows, open Settings, then Bluetooth and devices, then Printers and scanners. Click Add device and choose your printer when it appears.
Print a test page from each device to confirm the connection works. If nothing prints, restart the printer and router and try again.
Tips and common mistakes
The printer and your device must be on the same Wi-Fi network, so avoid using a guest network for one of them.
WPS only works if both the router and printer support it, and some routers disable the button by default.
If your network name is hidden, choose the manual setup option and type the SSID yourself.
Keep the printer's firmware updated through its settings menu to avoid dropped connections.
Questions
What if my printer does not find my Wi-Fi network?
Move the printer closer to the router and check that the network is broadcasting. A 5 GHz-only network can also be a problem, so try the 2.4 GHz band if your printer supports only that.
Do I need to install software to print from a phone?
Usually not. Most phones print over Wi-Fi with the built-in print service or the printer maker's free app. Install the app if your printer does not show up automatically.
Why does my printer keep losing the connection?
Weak signal, a changed Wi-Fi password or a router restart can drop the link. Reconnect the printer to the network and keep it within good range of the router.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
