A wireless printer does not have to be connected to a computer to print from that computer. This type of printer can be especially beneficial on a wireless network where many computers need to access the same printer. Before any computer can print to that printer, however, it must be set up properly.
Things You'll Need
- wireless computer
- wireless printer
- USB cables
- printer software
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Step 1
Click "Start" and then "Devices and Printers."
Step 2
Click the "Add a printer" option toward the top of the window. A new window will open.
Step 3
Click the "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer" option. Your computer will search for available printers to add.
Step 4
Click the name of the printer you want to add in the list of results and click "Next."
Step 5
Click "Install driver" if prompted.
Step 6
Follow the onscreen instructions and click "Finish" when done. You have successfully set up a wireless printer.
Tips & Warnings
- Install your printer software onto all of the computers in your wireless network to be able to print from any computer in the network.