printer wifi connection

Question

cant get my printer to wifi connect to PC tried systems no go

Answer 1

Follow these steps on Windows 11 to get the printer connected over Wi‑Fi:

1. Power cycle the printer
   1. Turn the printer off.
   2. Unplug it from power for at least 30 seconds.
   3. Plug it back in and turn it on.
2. Check the Wi‑Fi on the printer
   1. Make sure the printer’s wireless option is turned on and available.
   2. On many printers, a blue wireless icon lights up when Wi‑Fi is enabled.
   3. If unsure, use the printer’s control panel/menu and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to enable Wi‑Fi.
   4. Run the printer’s built‑in wireless connectivity test (if available) from its menu to confirm it can see and join the network.
3. Make sure PC and printer are on the same network
   1. On the PC, confirm it is connected to the same Wi‑Fi network (same SSID) that the printer is using.
   2. If the home uses extenders or multiple routers/SSIDs, connect the PC to the same one as the printer.
4. Add the printer again in Windows 11
   1. On the PC, select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
   2. If the printer is already listed but not working, select it and choose Remove, then confirm.
   3. Make sure the printer is turned on and connected to Wi‑Fi.
   4. In Printers & scanners, select Add device (or Refresh).
   5. Wait while Windows searches for printers. When the printer appears, select Add device next to it.
   6. If it does not appear, choose Add manually and follow the prompts.
5. Test printing
   1. After adding, in Printers & scanners, select the printer.
   2. Use the option to print a test page to confirm it works.

If the printer still does not connect, check the printer manufacturer’s website for updated drivers or setup utilities for Windows 11 and follow their Wi‑Fi setup instructions.

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References:

• Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows
• HP Pavilion stopped communicating with printer - Microsoft Q&A
• My printer won't connect and I'm unable to print anything - Microsoft Q&A
• Recent Microsoft Edge update causing printer issues - Microsoft Q&A

Answer 2

Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

To help narrow down the issue:

1. Is the printer showing as connected to your Wi-Fi network already, or is it failing during setup?
2. What is the brand and model of the printer? What error message are you getting during setup?

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In the meantime, if you haven’t already already:

• Make sure the printer and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network
• Restart the printer, router, and PC
• Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners
• Remove the printer if it is listed
• Click “Add device” and let Windows search again

If Windows still cannot find it, try installing the latest printer driver/software from the printer manufacturer’s website.

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