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‎06-26-2024 06:24 AM

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I'm trying to connect Laptop to printer

 

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‎06-27-2024 02:04 PM

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Hi @Janjer,

 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

 

To connect your laptop to your printer, you can follow these steps depending on the type of connection you prefer:

Connecting via USB Cable:

Ensure Printer Compatibility: Make sure your printer is compatible with your laptop's operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS).

Install Printer Drivers:

  • For Windows: Many printers will install drivers automatically when connected via USB. If not, download the latest drivers from the printer HP website.
  • For macOS: macOS usually installs necessary drivers automatically. If not, download drivers from the manufacturer's website.

Connect the USB Cable:

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

Set Up Printer (Windows):

  • Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
  • Click Add a printer or scanner and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Set Up Printer (macOS):

  • Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
  • Click the + button to add the printer and follow the prompts.

Test Printing:

  • Print a test page to ensure the connection is working correctly.

Connecting via Wireless (Wi-Fi):

  • Ensure your printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your laptop. Follow the printer's manual for instructions on connecting to Wi-Fi.
  • Follow the same steps as above to install drivers appropriate for your laptop's operating system.
  • Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
  • Click Add a printer or scanner and select your printer from the list

Using HP Smart App (Wireless):

  • Download and install the HP Smart app from your app store (iOS or Android).
  • Open the HP Smart app and follow the on-screen instructions to add your printer.
  • Use the HP Smart app to print documents, photos, and scan directly from your laptop.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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

 

Rachel571

HP Support

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