Connect a Printer to Wi-Fi: Model-First Setup

To connect a printer to Wi-Fi, use its exact model's setup menu or official installer, join the intended router network, and verify a printed network report before adding it to a computer.

Check the printer's wireless support

A model suffix or product photo is not enough. Find the exact model in the directory, then check the official specifications. Do not enter a Wi-Fi password anywhere on PrinterHelp.

Connect to the router

Turn on the printer and router.
Use the model's wireless setup menu or manufacturer installer.
Select the correct SSID and enter its password on the device or official app.
Print or view the network status report to confirm an IP address and connection.
Add the printer in Windows or macOS and print a test page.

If setup fails

Check whether the router and printer support the same band and security mode. A guest or isolated network may block discovery even when both devices have internet access. The report's exact code is more useful than a generic reset.

Official references

support.microsoft.com

Useful next steps

Find your model

Check the exact model before choosing a method.

Guided fix

Follow the least disruptive checks first.

Found a mismatch? Request a correction with the public source URL and exact model, without passwords or full serial numbers.