Wireless and USB setup

I have an HP LaserJet P1102w. How can I set it it up to print both wireless and USB. It is currently set up to print USB from my desktop computer. I would like to also print from my iPad wirelessly while keeping the USB connection for the desktop.
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Hi DanC1,
I understand you would like to setup the printer on the wireless network.
I will be happy to help you.
Since the printer software is already installed then do the following steps:
Plug the printer back into the computer with the USB cable.
Then go to start, all programs, HP, Laserjet, wireless configuration wizard, follow the steps to setup the wireless. You should be able to print wirelessly now.
Print a test page.
If you still want to use the USB connection then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and it will add a second Icon for the printer. One will be for USB connection and one for wireless connection.
Just select the proper printer when printing.
Hope this resolves your issue.
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Connect your via USB, install printer. connect wife's via wireless, install printer and wireless. Should work just fine.
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