How to set up and use hp deskjet pro 9018 with two laptops in a location with no internet access

[sirD4D]

I want to be able to configure and use my current hp deskjet pro 9018 with my two laptops in a location that does not have internet service. Both of my laptops are HPs. How do I go about setting this up and what equipment, including cables, do you recommend that I use?  Thanks.  SirD4D

[Jay_G24]

Hi @sirD4D,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I'd like to help!

I understand you would like to connect the printer to 2 computers.

You could set up the printer and computers over Wi-Fi direct.

Wi-Fi Direct is a connection option with most HP wireless printers. Use Wi-Fi Direct when a local wireless network is unavailable.

Print with Wi-Fi Direct (Windows)

Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and a Windows computer.

Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer.

In Windows, search for and open Printers and scanners.

Click Add a printer or scanner.

Click Show Wi-Fi Direct printers.

Select the option starting with DIRECT followed by your printer model.

Click Add device.

After the WPS PIN prompt displays on the computer, look for a PIN on the printer control panel or the information sheet that printed during setup.

Enter the PIN within 90 seconds, and then click Next to complete the connection.

NOTE:

If the PIN expires, restart your computer, and then go through the printer setup process again.

If a Driver is unavailable status message displays, go to 123.hp.com to download and install the print driver.

Open the item you want to print, click File, and then click Print.

Select your printer from the list, and then click Print.

You may refer to -HP printer setup (Wi-Fi Direct)

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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