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The HP LaserJet P2035 needs to be connected to a network so that multiple computers can access the printer.
The standard HP LaserJet P2035 does not include built-in Wi-Fi or an Ethernet network port. It is designed to connect directly to a computer using USB. Therefore, it cannot be connected directly to a network router like a network-capable printer.
Symptoms
Wants to connect an HP LaserJet P2035 to a home or office network.
The printer has only a USB connection available.
The printer does not appear as a network device.
The user expects to connect the printer directly to a wireless router.
Multiple computers need to print to the same P2035.
The printer needs to remain accessible without permanently connecting it to one computer.
The standard HP LaserJet P2035 does not have built-in network connectivity. It is intended for direct USB connection to a computer.
The HP LaserJet P2035n is the network-capable variant and includes an Ethernet network port.
Because the standard P2035 is USB-only, an additional method is required to make it available to other computers on the network.
Troubleshooing steps:
1: HP LaserJet P2035Through a Windows Computer
Connect the HP LaserJet P2035 to the Windows computer using a USB cable.
Make sure the printer is installed and can print locally.
Open Control Panel.
Select Devices and Printers.
Right-click HP LaserJet P2035.
Select Printer properties.
Open the Sharing tab.
Select Share this printer.
Enter or confirm the printer share name.
Select Apply and then OK.
The printer can now be accessed by other computers on the same local network through the computer that is hosting the printer.
The host computer must generally remain:
Powered on
Connected to the network
Connected to the P2035
for other computers to print through the shared printer.
If the host computer is shut down, other network computers may not be able to print.
2: Use a USB Print Server
A USB print server can provide network connectivity to the standard P2035 without requiring a computer to remain connected to the printer.
Obtain a compatible USB print server.
Connect the P2035's USB cable to the print server's USB port.
Connect the print server to the router or network using Ethernet.
Configure the print server according to its HP's instructions.
Determine the network address assigned to the print server.
On each computer that needs to print, add the printer using the network information supplied by the print server.
Install the appropriate HP printer driver if required.
Print a test page.
3: Use a Router With USB Printer Sharing
Some network routers provide a USB port that supports printer sharing.
Check the router's specifications.
Confirm that its USB port supports printer sharing/print-server functionality.
Connect the P2035 to the router using a USB cable.
Enable the router's printer-sharing feature if required.
Follow the router HP's instructions to configure the printer.
Add the shared printer to the required computers.
Install the appropriate printer driver if prompted.
Print a test page.
Before selecting a connection method, verify the exact printer model.
HP LaserJet P2035
USB connection
No built-in Wi-Fi
No built-in Ethernet network port
Requires computer sharing, a USB print server, or compatible router printer sharing for network access.
HP LaserJet P2035n
Includes an Ethernet network port
Can connect directly to a wired network
Does not require a USB print server for standard wired network connectivity.
For the P2035n
If the printer label identifies it as HP LaserJet P2035n:
Connect an Ethernet cable from the printer's network port to the router or network switch.
Allow the printer to obtain network connectivity.
Install/add the printer on the computers that need to print.
