Trying to install WIFI printer on Windows11 - but location setting is disabled due to company policy

[CTJ_Be1]

My company's policy does not allow us to turn on Location access which means that I cannot install my WiFi printer on the new laptop.  I do not want to he to be connected via USB or Ethernet so how can I install my printer?

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@CTJ_Be1 

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Operating System:  Windows 11

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Connection Type:  ?

Content / File Type:  ?

Paper Size / Type: ?

Job type:  Install printer software

Unfortunately, there is naught we can do about company policy.

Possible solution --

Should your printer support the option, 

If there is a Full Driver printer software Web Pack installation file available for "Offline" installation,

Use that to install the full driver printer software.

Will that work?

Maybe -- much depends on your system, your network, your account, and the available printer software.

Caveats

You do need to be using an Administrative type account -- you cannot install software without the privileges needed to make changes to the File System.

HP Smart requires access to the   Microsoft Store

AND

Access to Bluetooth and Network Discovery / File and Printer sharing

Open 

 Product Home - Printers

•  Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

• Open Category Software & Drivers

>>>> If needful, use "Change Operating System / version" to Windows 11

• Open all (to expand the list of available software)

Look for a package that includes "Offline only"

OR

If your printer is quite a bit older, perhaps look for "Full Feature" in the title of the package.

• Open that webpage (View Details)
• Download, Save, Install the software
• Restart the computer and sign in

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

Open 

 Product Home - Printers

 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

OR

 Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard

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[CTJ_Be1]

Thank you - I installed the drivers manually from the link you provided and eventually I was able to see the printer. Its a shame HP Smart can't be used from the laptop but at least I can now print....and now need to figure why the Scanner tool does not recognize the printer.