2 steps to connect printer via Wifi network

Printers are devices that serve the printing needs that almost every office has. For offices with small areas, connecting too many wired devices is always a big obstacle, making them unsightly and unprofessional. But what if you don't use a LAN connection? Today, Hanoicomputer will guide you how to connect a printer via Wifi - an effective solution to free up space in your office.

How to connect printer via Wifi network?

Printer Settings

Step 1: Start the computer and printer

Step 2: Install the Driver for the printer. Most computer or peripheral devices need to install the driver to work on the computer. Usually when you buy a printer, the driver disk will come in the box. However, if you do not have the installation disk, you can still download the printer driver online.

Step 3: Create a printer installation server to share with other computers in the LAN/Wifi network

1. Click on the Window 10 icon in the left corner of the screen, select Setting . 
2. Select Devices (Bluetooth, printers, mouse)
3. Select Printers & scanner then click on Add a printer or scanner to install the printer.
4. After installing the printer, right-click on the printer icon, select Sharing -> select Share this Printer -> Apply -> OK

Now we have finished the printer installation step, now we can use the printer by connecting to the server via LAN or Wifi. However, to be able to connect the printer via wifi successfully, you need to make sure that your printer supports connecting via Wifi. 

Connect computer to printer via Wifi network

To connect your computer to the printer via wifi , on your laptop you connect to the wifi network being used for the printer.

The operation to connect the printer via wifi network is similar to the installation step.

1. Click on the Window 10 icon in the left corner of the screen, select Setting. 
2. Select Devices (Bluetooth, printers, mouse)
3. Select Printers & scanner then click on Add a printer or scanner to detect printers that are being shared on the network.
4. Ping the printer address: open the Run dialog box (Windows+R), enter the server IP and printer name to connect to the printer.

After this step you can use the printer normally.

Above are 2 steps to connect the printer via wifi network that Hanoicomputer wants to share with you. Hopefully this information will provide a solution to help you optimize your work efficiency and office space!

Isabella Humphrey

Update 16 January 2025