• Registered: January 30, 2023
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Topic: How do I connect a Wi-Fi printer?

Windows 10 should easily find any printer connected to the same local network via Wi-Fi. Go to the Start menu and click Settings, Devices, then Printers & scanners. Select Add a printer or scanner and wait for your printer to appear in the list, then select it and hit Add device.

  • Registered: March 19, 2025
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Re: How do I connect a Wi-Fi printer?

BobbyLuashy wrote:

Windows 10 should easily find any printer connected to the same local network via Wi-Fi. Go to the Start menu and click Settings, Devices, then Printers & scanners. Select Add a printer or scanner and wait for your printer to appear in the list, then select it and hit Add device.


That’s generally true, but sometimes Windows 10 doesn’t automatically detect network printers, especially if they’re on a different subnet or have discovery settings disabled. In such cases, manually adding the printer using its IP address (via 'Add a printer' > 'The printer that I want isn’t listed' > 'Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname') can help. Also, ensuring the printer and PC are on the same network and that the firewall isn’t blocking discovery can make a difference.

  • Registered: March 19, 2025
  • Posts: 1

Re: How do I connect a Wi-Fi printer?

BobbyLuashy wrote:

Windows 10 should easily find any printer connected to the same local network via Wi-Fi. Go to the Start menu and click Settings, Devices, then Printers & scanners. Select Add a printer or scanner and wait for your printer to appear in the list, then select it and hit Add device.


That’s generally true, but sometimes Windows 10 doesn’t automatically detect network printers, especially if they’re on a different subnet or have discovery settings disabled. In such cases, manually adding the printer using its IP address (via 'Add a printer' > 'The printer that I want isn’t listed' > 'Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname') can help. Also, ensuring the printer and PC are on the same network and that the firewall isn’t blocking discovery can make a difference.