help need to install hp deskjet3050 but my usb ports are broken can i still do it

[shandford]

 trying to install a hp deskjet 3050 printer to my aspire 5532 laptop but  my usb ports are broken can i still install without the usb ports as i have been told that it would cost £175 to repair them and i dont intend to get them repaired at that cost many thanks

[pcwizard]

Hi shandford,

If your router supports WPS - Wi-Fi Protected Setup you can follow the steps below to connect the printer to your network. If your router doesn't support WPS - Wi-Fi Protected Setup you would need to install the printer on a different computer using the USBSOW - USB Setup of wireless to get the printer connected to your network, and then install it on the Toshiba computer.

Step one: Connect to the wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Use one of the following methods to connect the product to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). This step requires a WPS-enabled wireless router. If you do not have a WPS-enabled wireless router, skip to Step three: Decide whether to install with the product CD or download the software.

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Method one: Push button

1. On the HP product control panel, press the Wireless button ( ). The Wireless Menu displays.
2. On the Wireless Menu, press the button ( ) next to Settings .
3. Press the button ( ) next to WPS , and then press the button ( ) next to Push Button .
   The product prompts you to press the WPS button on the wireless router.
   

   NOTE:The product starts a timer that allows about two minutes to press the WPS button on the wireless router.
4. Press the WPS button on the router. The product automatically finds the wireless network and configures the connection.

Method two: PIN

1. On the HP product control panel, press the Wireless button ( ). The Wireless Menu displays.
2. On the Wireless Menu, press the button ( ) next to Settings .
3. Press the button ( ) next to WPS , and then press the button ( ) next to PIN . The product displays a PIN to type into the wireless router.
   

   NOTE:The product starts a timer that allows four minutes to enter the PIN in the settings for the wireless router.
4. Access the WPS settings for the wireless router and input the pin into the correct field. These steps will vary by manufacturer.
   The product automatically finds the wireless network and configures the connection.

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