how to connect printer to pc

[HikeandBike]

Need to connect my HP 5055 Envy printer to my PC wirelessly

[Garp_senchau]

@HikeandBike, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

To connect your HP Envy 5055 printer to your PC wirelessly, follow these steps:

Ensure Printer is Powered On:

• Make sure your printer is powered on and nearby. The printer should be in a ready state.

Connect to Wi-Fi Network:

• On the printer, tap the Wi-Fi icon to access the wireless settings menu.
• Select Wireless Setup Wizard. This will search for available wireless networks.
• Choose your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks.
• Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.

Install Printer Software:

• Insert the Printer Software CD that came with your HP Envy 5055 printer into your PC's CD drive, or download the software from the HP website.
• Run the setup program. This can usually be found in "My Computer" or "This PC" once the CD is inserted.

Select Wireless Connection:

• During the software installation, you will be prompted to choose a connection type. Select Wireless as the connection option.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wireless installation.

Add the Printer on Your Computer:

• Open Control Panel on your PC.
• Navigate to Devices and Printers.
• Click Add a printer.
• Select the HP Envy 5055 from the list of available printers.
• Follow the prompts to complete the printer installation.

Check Connectivity:

• You can print a test page to ensure the printer is correctly connected to your wireless network and functioning properly with your PC.

Reference: HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network) | HP® Support

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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