How to hook up my HP desk jet to my HP Laptop

[42742]

How to hook my HP DeskJet 4252e to my HP laptop 

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @42742,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand you are trying to connect your HP DeskJet 4252e All-in-One Printer to your HP laptop, follow these steps:
 

1. Set Up the Printer

Unbox and Assemble: Remove all packaging from the printer and assemble any parts if necessary. Place the printer on a flat surface near your laptop and power outlet.

Load Paper and Ink: Load paper into the input tray and install the ink cartridges if you haven't done so already.
 

2. Connect the Printer to Your Laptop

Option A: Wireless Connection

Power On the Printer: Turn on your HP DeskJet 4252e.

Connect to Wi-Fi:

• On the printer’s control panel, navigate to the Wireless or Network settings. This might be an icon of a wireless signal or labeled as “Wireless” or “Network.”
• Select the option to set up a wireless connection. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network. You'll need to select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.

Install Printer Software:

• On your laptop, go to the HP Support website and download the latest printer drivers and software for the DeskJet 4252e.
• Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select the wireless option to connect your printer.

Add Printer to Windows:

• Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
• Click Add a printer or scanner. Windows should detect your DeskJet 4252e. Click on it and follow the prompts to complete the setup.

Option B: USB Connection

Connect the USB Cable:

• Plug one end of the USB cable into the printer and the other end into a USB port on your laptop.

Power On the Printer: Make sure your printer is turned on.

Install Printer Software:

• On your laptop, go to the HP Support website and download the latest printer drivers and software for the DeskJet 4252e.
• Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. The software should automatically detect the connected printer.

Add Printer to Windows:

• Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
• Click Add a printer or scanner. Windows should detect your DeskJet 4252e. Click on it and follow the prompts to complete the setup.

3. Print a Test Page

• Once the printer is connected, you can print a test page to make sure everything is working correctly. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners, select your DeskJet 4252e, and click on Manage. Then choose Print a test page.

Refer to this document: HP DeskJet 4252e All-in-One Printer User manual 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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