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How to Connect a Computer to a Wi - Fi Printer
Connecting a computer to a Wi - Fi printer involves a few key steps to ensure a seamless connection.
Begin by powering on the Wi - Fi printer and making sure it is properly configured to connect to your local Wi - Fi network. This usually involves using the printer's control panel to select the correct network and enter the Wi - Fi password.
On your computer, if you are using a Windows operating system, open the "Control Panel" and navigate to "Devices and Printers" or "Printers & Scanners" (depending on your Windows version). Click on "Add a printer". Windows will start detecting available printers. If your Wi - Fi printer is not automatically detected, you can click "The printer that I want isn't listed" and then choose the option to add a printer using a TCP/IP address. You will need to find the IP address of your printer, which can usually be obtained from the printer's network settings or by checking the router's connected devices list. Enter the IP address and follow the on - screen instructions to complete the installation.
For Mac users, after ensuring the printer is connected to the Wi - Fi network, go to "System Preferences" and click on "Printers & Scanners". Click the "+" button to add a new printer. MacOS will display a list of available printers. If your Wi - Fi printer doesn't show up, you can click on the "IP" tab and enter the printer's IP address. MacOS will then detect the printer and install the necessary drivers.
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