Connecting wirelessly to printer

I can't seem to find any instructions on how to connect a MacBook wireless to a printer. May I have some assistance in this area, please?

Hi august589 and welcome to Apple Discussions!
Some details about your set up would be helpful. What kind of printer are you using? How is your wireless network set up? What type of router? Are other computers on the network able to use the printer? What operating system is on your MacBook?
Let us know, we will keep trying to help.
Best of luck.

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Problem connecting wirelessly to printer

Hi, I used to be able to connect wirelessly to my HP Envy 120, and then for some reason it stopped working from my Macbook - I can still print from my iPad, and my daughter can print from her PC. Any ideas?

Hello themaven. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Does your client's ISP require that she registers the MAC address of the device that will be connected to their Internet service? If not, then it is possible that the communication between the Internet modem & the Time Capsule (TC) has not been properly established.
I suggest trying the following:
o Power-down the modem, TC, and computer(s); wait at least 10-15 minutes. Order is not critical.
o Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes.
o Power-up the TC; wait at least 5-10 minutes.
o Power-up the computer(s).
The computer(s) should now have Internet connectivity from the TC whether they are connected to it by Ethernet or wireless. Please post back your results.

Trying to Connect Wireless Epson Printer with Time Capsule

Greetings. I am a regular Mac user and using Mac for several years now. However, I am a new to network administration. I have a Linksys wireless router that syncs our 5 Macs (one iPad-1 iMac and three MacBook Pros), plus 4 Windows PC's we have in our network. I recently decided to purchase a Time Machine, and further our use of Apple technology in wireless devices. I want to back up all my computer's files to Time Machine and use the Airport Extreme functions of Time Machine while discontinuing the use of my LinkSys router. However, I can't get my Epson WorkForce 600 to wirelessly connect to Time Capsule in order to use the scanner & fax functions. Connecting the printer by USB enables the printer function, but disables all other functions of the printer (fax-scan, etc.).
I tried downloading new Epson drivers and couldn't get some of them to install. This time My iMac wouldn't install the .dmg files. I tried opening the .dmg file and installing. The pop up box requiring my administrator password, kept flashing when I tried to enter my password. Since I couldn't get the .dmg files to install, my plan to update Epson driver's didn't work. Question #1: I am looking for advice how to install these weird disk image files ?
I turned off my Time Capsule, re-connected the LinkSys to the cable modem and all my wireless functions work again, especially my printer. Sadly, no Time Capsule.
I read another discussion suggestion connecting both wireless devices together. I assume since I want to use Time Capsule that I set it up with the modem and connect the other router to it via one of the four ethernet connections. I didn't want to try this until I received further advice. I am hoping I can connect my LinkSys router to Time Capsule and use the printer through the LinkSys connection with all other computers on my network.
Question #2: How can I get my Time Capsule to find the Epson so I can use it again, or should I just use the LinkSys router connected to the printer?
Thank you in advance for help.

This sounds as if you are trying to use instructions that are more than 2 years old at this point, but you are using a new version of AirPort Utility Utility in Lion or Mountain Lion....which would not track or apply to the older instructions.
Can you confirm what operating system that you are using on the Mac that is being used to configure devices?
The new AirPort Express will connect directly to the Time Capsule using an Ethernet connection, correct?

Unable to Connect Wirelessly to Printer

Hi all.
Since I had my BT Infinity installed I am unable to connect to my printer Wirelessly like I had previous. I have an Epson SX600FW Inkjet All-in-One Printer. I have the BT Homehub 2.0. How do you configure this hub/router for the Wireless Printer? I cannot see any way of doing this?
Out of desperation, I have even tried to attach my old Router to the Homehub (even replace the BT Hub with it) but got nothing at all. Not even internet connection!
Can anyone help?
BT Infinity (Option 2/Unlimited) - BT Telephone (Unlimited 24/7 calls) - BT Vision (The Whole Lot! inc Sky Sports & ESPN)
Solved!
Go to Solution.

rdec1945 wrote:
Infinity installed yesterday. Works perfectly both with laptop and Wi Fi Blue Ray DVD but will not work with printer which is an Epson Stylus SX425W. I have set up printer ok to run on Wi Fi but it will not print and I keep getting error messages. Spoken to Epson who have been thro the set up, confirmed that all is ok and asked me to print a status check. This says that network is working correctly but "A router/access point channel conflict has been detected". According to Epson, the solution is for the BT Hub to be configured so that it allows any Epson product through it's firewalls, and for MAC address filtering to be turned off. This is out of my league - is there anyone out there who recognises this issue and can help?
Hi rdec1945
I dont use that printer but the epson PX710W.
Have you used the printers on screen menu.
Setup
OK
Network Settings
OK
Wireless setup wizard or even Advanced setup and then WPS Wireless LAN setup, where you use the WPS button on the side of the HH3.
Setting up mine did not involve opening any thing in the firewall or doing anything with MAC address filtering.
[edit] have a look at this post from geaves, again not the same printer but suggests setting it up with ethernet first, I think its post 6.
http://community.bt.com/t5/Other-BB-Queries/Cant-get-wireless-printer-working-with-Home-Hub-3/m-p/29...
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Connecting wirelessly with Printer

I've had several questions about setting up a new iMac. The groups have been very helpful. I guess I can only work through one concern at a time, so here's another. I have internet cable (Mediacom) and plan to get Airport Extreme so that I can place the new iMac in another room in the house. The specs on the iMac say it has BlueTooth 2.1. I have a HP AIO Model 8500 printer, which will be moved also, but it will be across the room from the iMac. HP has a BlueTooth adapter to make this printer wireless, but the adapter is BT 2.0. Do I need to look for an adapter, not necessarily HP brand, that is 2.1?
My desktop runneth over! As we used to say in Apple IIE!
Thanks!
Martha

If you have the base model AIO 8500 it has both ethernet and USB connections. It is NOT recommended to use BlueTooth because it extremely slow for printing. However if you have the AIO 8500 wireless or 8500 Premier both have wireless built right into them. With the latter two models you can set up a true wi-fi printer meaning it will perform all of the functions (print, scan, fax and copy) wirelessly. You just wirelessly connect it to the router and as long as it's within range of the router you are set. If you have the base model your best bet is to connect it via ethernet to the router, this will still give you a true AIO experience. If you connect it via USB to the Airport Extreme (AE) it will ONLY print (no fax, copy or scan) because the AE only supports USB printing.
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Trouble connecting wireless f4580 printer to network

Hi
I have just brought this printer & am having problems connecting it wirelessly. I have a Livebox that Orange sent me.
On screen it says the printer has successfully joined the network. its only when it prints a wireless network test report im having problems. It prints out a page that has the following printed on it
'More than one access point/wireless router has been found that matches your wireless network name (SSID) If this is not intended, your HP printer may connect to the wrong wireless network
If you change your network name, you will need to configure the SSID on all wireless devices to match your new network SSID'
Wireless on - Pass
Wireless working -Pass
Network name (SSID) found - pass
Security - pass
printer settings consistant with wireless router settings - pass
No filtering - FAIL
connected - not run
Other networks found matching your networks name - yes
wireless networks detected - 4
downlink count - 0
Channel - not run
Network name - livebox
Hardware adress (MAC) - f4:ce:xx:xx:xx:xx (have blanked out some as i dont know whether i should have it displayed on a forum as i dont know what the numbers mean, lol)
IP address - not applicable
configuration source - not applicaible
Comunication source - Infastructure
Authentication Type - WPA-PSK
Encryption - Automatic (AES or TKIP)
what am i doing wrong?
Thank you

I think that Orange is a DSL service, right?
Try this:
Sometimes DSL providers have more control over the router than the printer likes.
- Unplug the telephone line from the router
- Turn the power off on the router, wait 30 seconds, then turn the power back on.
- Go through the normal process of connecting the printer to the device.
- Now find the IP address of the printer (it should be on the self-test printout), type it into a browser.
- In screen you will find a Networking Tab, then on the left Wireless, then the IPv4 Tab.
- On this screen you want to set a Manual IP. You need to set an IP address outside the range that the router automatically sets (called the DHCP range). If you know what that is, set an IP outside that range but no higher than 255 (the last number in the address).
- Use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet (unless you know it is different, if so, use that)
- Use the router's IP address for the gateway and the first DNS (leave the second blank).
- Finally, plug in the phone line and test.
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I have Uverse 5031NV and am trying to connect wireless HP 4620 printer.

I have the UVerse 5031NV router. When I follow the setup instructions to set up HP 4620 printer, it can either set up by push button, or PIN. I don't know where the WPS button is on the router, nor how to input the given PIN from the printer. Or is there another way to connect wirelessly the printer to router?

Hi IKnowIndigo,
There are a few possible causes of the error. Generally speaking, you want to confirm that the network IP Address settings, Send Function Setting Tool activation, and Send-to-Email settings are all configured properly.
Please note that if in an office setting, we recommend that your IT Department/Network Administrator setup your scanning to email feature because we will not know information like your port numbers and so on.
However, whether your laser product is an office setting or setup on a personal network of your own, it is recommended to contact our technical support group to isolate the cause. At that time, it will be helpful to have initial information such as your operating system and version; if you have an on site e-mail server such as an MS Exchange server or a Domino server; or, if you are using an off-site email server such as Yahoo or Gmail.
Please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help.
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I am trying to connect my wireless HP printer to my laptop so that I can print documents.

HP photosmart C6300 Series and model number CD028A, operating system Windows 7 64-bit, and manually connected wireless HP printer to my network but still can't print anything from my HP laptop

Hi,
Please select one type of connection which fits your current hardware using the following manual:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00389927.pdf
this may also help:
http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/us/en/ep/articles/wireless-setup-wizard.html
Any problem, please post back.
BH
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I having difficulties connecting to a printer on a workgroup in my office

A friend configured the workgroup on my office pc and named it Sever. he connected all the computers to the server without connecting the printers so i decided to add a printer to the network so that laptops connected wirelessly could access the printer.
i configured it by going through a tutorial i found on microsoft site about how to "add a printer to a home network".
it worked fine until it stopped working two days later. all office document could identify the printer on the server but cannot print. other computers and laptops can print but my laptop connected wirelessly cannot print.
i decided to add the printer again by following the same procedure of going to "devices and printers" and clicking on "add a printer" and typing the address of the printer to install drivers and start printing as i did initially,
however, this time around i was asked to enter username and password.
i don't know if this username and password request is from the sever ( desktop pc running windows 7). all attempts to enter the username and password prove futile.
i really need help as i cannot afford a new printer right now.
i want an in-dept knowledge on joining and creating a homegroup/workgroup/domain and why i cannot open and access files and folders on other computers connected to the network and also why i am always prompted to enter a username and password before
i can access files on other computers connected to the network
can i still connect the Pcs to share one printer without login in username and password as the previous one worked without that?
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

Hello Mattern Adjei,
Are all these computer Windows 7?
If my understanding is right, now some computers in the office can use the printer and some can’t.
Do all computers need to type username and password when you access network folder?
Please check have you made any changes before this issue.
Please take a look at the following article about printer troubleshooting.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/printer-problems-in-windows-help#fix-printer-problems=windows-7&v1h=win8tab2&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1
1. Check network connection, try to ping the IP address of the printer
2. Run printer troubleshooter
3. Update the printer driver
How do you access the folder or file? Are they share folder?
About how to create share folder, we could take a look at the following article.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/share-files-with-someone#1TC=windows-7
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Asus laptop will no longer connect wirelessly to HP printer

My Asus laptop was connected to my HP PhotoSmart 7420 printer, wirelessly with no issues. In the last month, I upgraded my Comcast internet service to the fastest speed Comcast has available. In addition, I replaced my router ( Linksys Model: WRT1900AC) & range extender (NetGear Universal Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender, 4-port Wi-Fi Adapter). Every WiFi related item in my home works much better with the exception of the printer. On my laptop, I removed the HP printer and asked the laptop to search for it to re-install; the laptop indicates "no printers available"? Even my desktop PC sends error messages indicating that the "scan to computer" feature no longer works when, in fact, it does work?
Help!

Hi @TSimo,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I wasn't able to find much on a Photosmart 7420, did you perhaps mean Photosmart 7520?
If that is correct, this may just be a case of needing to reconnect the printer to the wireless network again due to the upgraded router and extender
To do this, please restore the network defaults on the printer (press the wrench on the printer's touch screen, select Wireless, then select Restore Network Defaults, should be the last option) and once that completes go back to the same Wireless menu on the printer and run the Wireless Setup Wizard on the printer. This will update the connection on the printer itself.
After this completes you will need to remove the driver and re-add it on the computer. How this is done depends on the operating system, so if you're not sure how to remove the driver and re-add it, please let me know which operating system you use and I will get you some instructions
Hope to hear from you soon!
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Officejet 7310xi All in One Printer no longer connects wirelessly

Hello all,
My Officejet 7310xi All in One Printer no longer connects wirelessly.
The printer does no show up while searching for it wirelessly where it had previously.
In the past it would say that the printer (HP Series 7300) was offline. I would remove the device through the control panel and search again. A printer would be found as HP Series 7300 (Copy 1) . A "ghost" of the original would remain as an offline device. I would default to the new printer icon, Copy 1, and it would work. This happened over the course of a year without any problems.
Now nothing is working. The printer can't be found by my network. I tried downloading drivers, etc. from HP but they either can't download or stop during installation. I don't know if an Windows 8.1 update affected it.
Although the printer has a built in network set up option, it has no installation wizard. I can't find a way to activate the wireless feature/icon. There is no I.P. address either.
I feel like a monkey pulling levers for a banana! I appreciate your help.

Hey @Kathlanta ,
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to ask that question on the HP Forums today!
I understand you are having issues with your HP Officejet 7310xi connecting and staying on your network. Going through all of this is making you feel much like this;
By the end of this I want you feeling more like this;
Now let's get to the bottom of this and have some fun doing it! (and no, I have not completely adopted the idea that you are a monkey, but for the time being, seems most fitting LOL )
Ok, so what we are going to start with here is; a full print system uninstall and reinstall and run it through USB to test the printers functionality.
Here is how you uninstall the whole printer software on 8.1 >> Uninstalling The Printer
Here is how you install the drivers offline (use the appropriate links to get your steps) >> Installing HP Printer Software for a USB Connection in Windows 8
You wont need to worry about the wireless right yet until we figure out if the rpinter hardware is ok or not. So sit tight on that portion, I'll get that all back and working later after we figure this stuff out now.
Look forward to hearing back from you! Have a good one!
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How do I connect a network printer to ipad 3. I have a HP LaserJet P2035n. It is a network printer. Not Wireless.

How do I connect a network printer to ipad 3. I have a wireless router on my LAN. I have a HP LaserJet P2035n which is a network printer and it is connected to the LAN. The printer is not on the AirPrint list. The printer is not wireless.

Hello,
I am using a Mac with this router. Any ideas how I can set it up to print wireless. Im not a tech person so this gets confusing for me sometimes.
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HP Officejet Pro 8000 Wireless: HP printer unable to connect to wireless router.

Installing new printer, getting error msg saying HP printer unable to connect to wireless router. MAC address filtering may be enabled on your wireless router which can prevent HP printer from connecting to your wireless network during setup.
SOLUTION says: If MAC address filtering is enabled and you would like to keep it enabled, you must add the MAC addressof your printer to the list of permitted devices for your wireless router before continuing.
My router is WD My Net N900 Router. MAC filtering is diabled. My security mode is WPA/WPA2 Personal.
I have run out of ideas to try and fix the issues, would appreciate some help.
Thanks,

Hi Jamshidk
I am surprised you are getting that message and you checked the router settings and it is showing that the Mac Filtering is disabled.
I would suggest connecting the printer to the router with a ethernet cable to get a valid IP address and then setup the wireless.
Print a configuration report.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c01554589&lc=en&product=3760410&tmp...
Type the IP address from the configuration page in the address bar into internet explorer browser. This will open the embedded web server for the printer. Click on the Networking tab, on the left hand side select wireless. After this is setup and applied, disconnect the ethernet cable.
Should be on the wireless network. Takes about 1 minute.
Run the add printer wizard.
Go to start, devices and printers and select add a printer. (Win 7)
Test the printer.
If you need more assistance just let me know.
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Can't establish wireless connection between the printer and computer.

I recently upgraded my wireless to an Apple AirPort Time Capsule. I'm able to set up the printer via USB cable. And I'm able to set up the printer on the network via the Airport WPA utility. However I cannot establish a wireless connection between the computer and the printer. When I go to the printers window in my system prefereces, there is no wireless printer available to add in the "available printers" menu. Only the USB version printer is listed and of course when I disconnect the USB cable it shows as offline.I've tried all the fixes on HP's support pages. I've tried reinstalling the printer on both the router and the computer numerous times. The only thing I haven't done is reinstall the printer using the "Install Wizard" software that is supposed to come with the printer - (mine never came with it in the first place and of course HP doesn't have it available for download). And when I reset the printer to factory settings, then connect it to the computer via the USB, there is no installation software that pops up. Cant even find the **bleep** thing in "Finder". (I'm assuming that it should show up as some sort of external device.) I've checked to make sure both computer and printer are on the same network. (sometimes my computer will grab a connection with the next nearest network.) I've checked all the settings for the printer via the HTML configuration utility. I've even updated my Macbook software and restarted it multiple times. Note: the printer actually worked for a bit when I first switched routers, but the printer's wireless function went offline several times and then quit altogether. Really frustrated that I bought another HP product thinking this time things would be different. HP is no help unless you want to pay $$ for a phone call. I'm about ready to take this thing out in the desert to use for target practice and never buy another HP product ever again.

Hi , I saw your post regarding the problems you are having with your LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer not showing on your Macintosh computer. I may have found some resources for you.
I have a few questions for you, so I can offer some additional assistance:Before you upgraded to the Apple AirPort Time Capsule, was the printer working wirelessly without any issues?
When you say; 'I reset the printer to factory settings', how where you trying to do this?
I found some instructions from this post: How do I reset my Laserjet p1102w to its defaults, copied here for you:
To restore the printer back to factory settings, turn the printer off, hold down the wireless button and the cancel button (x button) then turn the printer back on and don't release the two buttons until the printer stops making noise. (When they say turn the printer off, I think they mean unplug the power cable.)
"I've checked to make sure both computer and printer are on the same network." Do you know if you are able to access the printers Embedded Web Server (EWS)?To access the EWS - Make sure that the Ready light () is on and that the printer is idle and silent.Press and hold the Cancel button (), and release it when the Ready light () begins blinking.The configuration page prints.Type the IP address or host name of the product in the address field of a supported Web browser, and then press Enter on your keyboardLet me know if this page loads
To answer a few more items you have listed:... When I go to the printers window in my system preferences, there is no wireless printer available to add in the "available printers" menu.This could be an issue with your print system, I recommend resetting the printing system and then Repair Disk Permissions - after that try to add the printer again.
... the "Install Wizard" software that is supposed to come with the printer - (mine never came with it in the first place and of course HP doesn't have it available for download)HP provides their software/drivers to Apple to be released through your Apple software updates. You can review this document on how to Install a Mac Printer Driver Using Apple Software Update. Which leads into your next point...
... there is no installation software that pops upWhen you connect the USB cable your mac may still recognize the printer software as being already installed - check for apple updatesOn the Mac, click the Apple menu (), and then click Software Update, or click About this Mac, and then click Software Update. A list of available updates displays.
... Not seeing the printer in "Finder" From what I understand most printers will not show in Finder unless you install a memory card into a supported port on certain printer models, only then will it read it like an external device. A few more things you can check are that the new settings in the Apple AirPort Time Capsule are setup to allow the printer to communicate. There are several of these settings listed in this document; Tips and Workarounds for Common Wireless Network Printer Issues. HP regularly releases firmware updates that may also correct the problem you are experiencing. You can click on this link to Getting Printer Updates for HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer. I did find 2 more documents that may offer some additional information as well;HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer - Connecting the Printer After Changing Your Wireless NetworkAn 'Unable to Find Printer' Error Displays for the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer Please let me know if any of these steps resolved your issue, or the details of what happened. I look forward to hearing from you, hopefully with good news! Thanks,

Samsung 325W Printer Problem - Connecting wirelessly

Hi,
I recently bought the above printer and installed it according to the instructions. Everything seems to be fine, but when I haven't used the printer for a day or so, my iMac 'loses' it and I have to reinstall it all again. This is obviously a PITA!
Has anyone had a similar problem with this printer and managed to resole it, please?
I also have a HP multifunction device which is also connected wirelessly and this seems to work without too many issues, although it also disappears occasionally.
Any help would be appreciated.

Never mind. A reinstall did it!

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