Can't connect LaserJet Pro M15w to wifi - tried everything

[chamomile]

I recently got a new modem and my wifi network changed. I've tried everything to connect the HP LaserJet pro M15w to the wifi. I've tried the WPS method, HP Smart, turning everything off and on again, connecting via USB. Nothing has worked. Please help.

[ttchick]

I have the same problem- except I was never successful at printing over wifi. Same printer. Same Mac OS.

[Kumar0307]

@ttchick,@chamomile Welcome to the HP Support Community! I’m here to help.

I understand you are not able to connect the printer to the Mac wirelessly. Have you used a USB cable and check if that works?

To know how to connect the printer to the network, refer to - Connecting an HP Printer Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

• Make sure the printer and the Mac are connected to the same wireless network. Either 2.4 or 5GHz network.
• If you have a Dual-band router and both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks share the same name/SSID, the printer will not be able to connect to the network. In this case, contact your Internet service provider to assign different names to both networks.
• This printer supports WPA encryption, check if the router is on the same encryption method.
• Also, check with your Internet service provider if your router is able to forward 'Bonjour packets'.

Bonjour locates devices such as printers, other computers, and the services that those devices offer on a local network using multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) service records. The software comes built-in with Apple's macOS and iOS operating systems.

To check the connectivity, Perform a ping test to check the connectivity

1. Obtain the IP address of the printer by clicking on the Wireless icon on the printer
2. Open a new Terminal window (it's located in Applications > Utilities, or you can just start typing it in Spotlight).
3. Enter “ping” followed by the IP address of the printer. 
4. Press Return. Press ctrl C after 10 pings
5. There should be 0% packet loss, share the results in your next post.

Once connected, you may install the printer using Airprint driver as shown in this document - Add a printer on Mac

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

Have a great day! 

[Echo_Lake]

@chamomile

Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help,

I understand you are not able to connect the printer to the Mac wirelessly. Have you used a USB cable and check if that works?

To know how to connect the printer to the network, refer to - Connecting an HP Printer Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

• Make sure the printer and the Mac are connected to the same wireless network. Either 2.4 or 5GHz network.
• If you have a Dual-band router and both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks share the same name/SSID, the printer will not be able to connect to the network. In this case, contact your Internet service provider to assign different names to both networks.
• This printer supports WPA encryption, check if the router is on the same encryption method.
• Also, check with your Internet service provider if your router is able to forward 'Bonjour packets'.

Bonjour locates devices such as printers, other computers, and the services that those devices offer on a local network using multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) service records. The software comes built-in with Apple's macOS and iOS operating systems.

To check the connectivity, Perform a ping test to check the connectivity

1. Obtain the IP address of the printer by clicking on the Wireless icon on the printer
2. Open a new Terminal window (it's located in Applications > Utilities, or you can just start typing it in Spotlight).
3. Enter “ping” followed by the IP address of the printer. 
4. Press Return. Press ctrl C after 10 pings
5. There should be 0% packet loss, share the results in your next post.

Once connected, you may install the printer using Airprint driver as shown in this document - Add a printer on Mac

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

Have a great day!