My printer is not installed on my computer. Can I reinstall it with Windows 11

[Co310-0_8]

I have an HP Photosmart 6525 printer which was bought around 4/2014. Can i reinstall on my computer with wireless. 

It was originally installed on my computer and need to reinstall it. 

[Nal_NR]

Hi @Co310-0_8,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd be happy to help you! 

Yes, you can reinstall your HP Photosmart 6525 printer on your computer with Windows 11 and set it up for wireless printing. Here’s how you can do it:

Step-by-Step Guide to Reinstall HP Photosmart 6525 on Windows 11

Remove Existing Printer Drivers:

• Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I.
• Go to Devices > Printers & scanners.
• Select the HP Photosmart 6525 printer and click Remove device.

Download the Latest Drivers:

• Visit the HP Support website.
• Enter "HP Photosmart 6525" in the search box and select your printer from the list.
• Download the latest full-feature driver and software package for Windows 11.

Install the Printer Drivers:

• Run the downloaded driver file to start the installation.
• Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted,

Connect Printer to Wi-Fi:

• On the printer’s control panel, touch the Wireless icon to access the Wireless menu.
• Touch Settings > Wireless Setup Wizard.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.

Complete the Setup:

• Continue with the installation on your computer. The installer should detect your printer on the network and complete the setup.
• Print a test page to ensure everything is working correctly.

Kindly find the next set of steps in the next post. 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.

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[Nal_NR]

Hi @Co310-0_8,

Please find the next set of steps below.

Additional Tips:

Using HP Smart App:

• Download and install the HP Smart app from the Microsoft Store.
• Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to add your HP Photosmart 6525 printer and complete the wireless setup.

Manual IP Address Configuration:

• If the printer is not detected during the setup, you might need to assign a static IP address to your printer.
• On the printer’s control panel, go to Wireless > Settings > Advanced Settings > IP Settings and set a manual IP address that is within your network range.

Firewall Settings:

• Ensure that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the printer installation process.
• Temporarily disable the firewall if necessary during the setup.

Troubleshooting:

Printer Not Found on Network:

• Ensure that the printer and your computer are on the same Wi-Fi network.
• Restart your router, printer, and computer.
• Check for any firmware updates for your printer on the HP Support website.

Printer Offline:

• Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
• Select your printer, click Open queue, and ensure it is set to Use printer online.

By following these steps, you should be able to reinstall your HP Photosmart 6525 printer on a Windows 11 computer and set it up for wireless printing. 

Nore: If you encounter any issues, and if you do not find the drivers for Windows 11, I am afraid, this may create compatibility issues. 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.

 Please mark this post as “Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.