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Hi

 

We have an HP deskjet and it is connected using wifi on our home router/modem network. However, I'm not sure if the computers of the other people using the same printer, in my house, are virus free. 

1. Is it possible for a computer that is connected in the home network and adds the printer using the automated process of windows 10 (when you go to Printers and scanners then Add a printer or scanner and then when it shows it click add, I think it mentions it as web service) to get infected with a virus? I choose to not share, but I don't know how it works. 

2. I was wondering what's the safest way for someone to add it on their computer without risking getting a virus?

Using WSD or TCP/IP port of the printer?

 

Thank you

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@lukeg2

 

Welcome to the HP support community.

 

Provide the printer model number or the product number for further assistance.

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Sandytechy20
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HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3835 All-in-One Printer

 

What is the easiest and safest way to install it? Through IP or WSD?

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@lukeg2

 

I understand that you are trying to set up the printer.

Follow the steps mentioned on page number 22 in this user guide to set up the printer:- Click here

 

Keep me posted.

If this helps, please mark the public post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others. 

Cheers.

Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee

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Hello

 

Thank you. Does it mention how to add on the computer, though? I can only see how to print 

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