Solved: How to print from computer that doesn't have wifi - HP Support Community

alicia1940 · ‎03-01-2022

Hi everyone,

I want to print from my computer to this type of printer, but the computer doesn't have wifi. I want to know if there is another way to print from my computer. Is there a cable I can get to connect the printer to the computer so I can print that way? If so, where can I buy it?

ShlomiL · ‎03-01-2022

Hi @alicia1940,

Sure, you may print with either a USB or a network connection.

First, you may connect the printer to your network wirelessly and then install the printer on the computer with a network connection, if the computer is connected wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable to the network it doesn't matter, as long as this is the same network.

As well you may connect and install the printer to your PC with a USB printer cable, such a cable as below example and an be purchased from any computing store:

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ShlomiL · ‎03-01-2022

Hi @alicia1940,

Sure, you may print with either a USB or a network connection.

First, you may connect the printer to your network wirelessly and then install the printer on the computer with a network connection, if the computer is connected wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable to the network it doesn't matter, as long as this is the same network.

As well you may connect and install the printer to your PC with a USB printer cable, such a cable as below example and an be purchased from any computing store:

Click the Yes button to reply that the response was helpful or to say thanks.
If my post resolve your problem please mark it as an Accepted Solution 🙂

Repairatrooper · ‎03-01-2022

Is your computer connected to a local network? Is the wifi printer connected to the same network? If yes, the computer does not need to be wireless. Any device connected to the network either by wireless or wired should be able to see other devices if configured that way. You can tell by looking at the IP address of the printer and the computer. For instance if the printer has an IP of 192.168.10.123 and the computer has an address of 192.168.10.222 they will communicate.

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alicia1940 · ‎03-01-2022

I tried it out using the ethernet connection and it worked! thanks!

How to print from computer that doesn't have wifi

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