A step-by-step walkthrough for joining a wireless printer to your home or office WiFi network for the first time.

Quick Answer

From the printer's screen, open network settings, select your WiFi network, enter the password, then add the printer on your computer or phone.

On This Page
  1. Quick Checks Before Troubleshooting
  2. 1. Open Network Settings on the Printer
  3. 2. Select Your WiFi Network
  4. 3. Enter Your WiFi Password
  5. 4. Wait for Connection Confirmation
  6. 5. Add the Printer on Your Computer
  7. 6. Print a Test Page
  8. What If It's Still Not Fixed?
  9. Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Checks Before Troubleshooting

Before you start:
  • Have your WiFi network name and password ready before starting.
  • Keep the printer close to the router during initial setup.
  • Confirm your router uses a 2.4GHz band, which most printers require.

1. Open Network Settings on the Printer

1

From the printer's control panel, navigate to Settings > Network or WiFi Setup.

2. Select Your WiFi Network

2

Choose your network name from the list of available networks shown on the printer.

3. Enter Your WiFi Password

3

Carefully type the password using the printer's keypad or touchscreen, checking for capital letters and symbols.

4. Wait for Connection Confirmation

4

The printer should display a connected icon or print a network configuration page.

5. Add the Printer on Your Computer

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Go to your system's printer settings, search for the printer, and add it once it's found on the network.

6. Print a Test Page

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Confirm the setup worked by printing a simple test document.

What If It's Still Not Fixed?

If you've worked through every step above and the problem continues, it's worth checking a nearby cause rather than repeating the same steps. The guides below cover the most common related issues.

Still stuck? Try describing the problem in your own words using the search bar — different symptoms of the same root cause are often covered on a related page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, most modern printers can join a WiFi network directly from their own touchscreen or control panel.

People Also Ask

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  • Remove and reinsert the new cartridge firmly, then power cycle the printer so it re-reads the ink level chip. Read the full guide →
  • Confirm both devices are on the same WiFi network, restart the printer, and check that your router allows Bonjour/mDNS traffic. Read the full guide →

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