Nowadays, just about all printers include wireless connectivity. This allows you to print stuff in your printer within the network. If you're much like me who hates clutter and cables, this can be a pretty good feature as possible keep your printer on a dedicated desk away from your computer and still print documents as and when needed. Let me demonstrate how you can add a wireless printer to Windows 10 in simple and quick steps.

Connect to Wireless Printer on Windows 10

There are mainly two steps to connect a wireless printer to Windows. The initial step is to connect the wireless printer to some wifi network. Next, connect your computer towards the same Wi-Fi network. Let me guide me through the steps.

Step #1: Connect Printer to Wi-Fi Network

There are lots of methods to connect a printer to the Wi-Fi network. The easiest way is by using the WPS functionality in your Wi-Fi router. Most Wi-Fi routers possess a dedicated WPS button that allows you to connect wireless devices by pressing the button.

Note: Each printer and Wi-Fi network is different. So, I'm giving you general directions. If you are ever stuck, consult the printer and/or Wi-Fi router manual for particular instructions.

Option #1: To start off, find out if your printer includes a wireless button. Press the wireless button after which press the WPS button in your Wi-Fi router. If you notice a prompt in the printer screen, accept it by selecting Ok or something like that.

Option #2: In case your Wi-Fi or printer doesn't have WPS functionality, then use the printer menu to scan for the Wi-Fi network and connect to it by entering the Wi-Fi password. Most printers possess a basic settings screen which means this really should not be very difficult. If required consult the consumer manual.

After connecting the printer for your Wi-Fi network, we can combine it with the machine. Before proceeding, note down the printer IP address. Stop get it in the printer menu or by open the Wi-Fi admin page on and on to the DHCP client list. The printer IP address is helpful for troubleshooting purposes.

Step #2: Connect Wireless Printer to System

1. Connect your system to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer. To put it simply, your pc and printer ought to be on the same local network.

2. Next, open the PC Settings app and visit "Devices -> Printers & Scanners" page. Here, click the "Add a printer or scanner" button appearing on the right page.

3. This action will prompt Windows to scan and discover any new devices. When the printer is in the same network, you need to see your printer within the found devices list.

In case your printer isn't listed, you can add it manually. Click the "The printer that I want isn't listed" link. Now, select the "Add a printer utilizing a TCP/IP address or hostname", click Next and go into the printer Ip.

4. Select the listed printer and click on the "Add Device" button.

Windows will automatically download any necessary drivers and configure the printer. After installing, you can use the wirelessly connected printer while you would a normal wired printer.

That is it.

If you're facing problem then I would recommend you take the troubleshooter. To operate the printer troubleshooter, visit "Update & Security -> Troubleshoot" in the PC Settings app. On the right panel, find the Printer option and then click it. Stick to the troubleshoot wizard.