Refer this article to further troubleshoot printer not found during network setup. Alternatively, you may select the name of your printer if available in that list.
If the issue still persists reset the printing system on your MAC and check if it helps. Wait up to two minutes while the printer automatically establishes a network connection with the wireless network. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless router. On the printer control panel, press and hold the Wireless button for two or more seconds, and then release the button when the wireless light starts blinking.
Consult your printer and wireless router manuals to confirm the support. Refer this article to know more information about converting USB to wireless.Īlso, If your printer has a basic control panel (no touchscreen or text navigation), or the Wireless Setup Wizard method did not work, try using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect the printer.īoth your printer and wireless router must support the WPS push button or PIN connection types. The second icon was just installed and should be used when using the printer over the network connection. One icon will be the printer originally installed and used over the USB connection.
If you choose to keep it, you will have two printer icons with the printer’s model name in the computer’s printer folder. At the end of the conversion process, you may be given the option to either keep or delete the USB printer driver. Both USB and wireless connections can be active and used at the same time. Note: The printer can be connected by a USB cable to a computer and also be connected to a wireless network. If the wireless settings cannot be retrieved, you will have to pick your network name from a list of detected networks in your area and manually input your wireless password.Īt the end of the process you will be instructed to remove the USB cable.
The software may be able to automatically retrieve your wireless settings, which includes your network name and wireless password. If you see a software screen prompt instructing you to connect the USB cable and the cable is already connected, check the checkbox which says “the USB cable is already connected”, and then continue. Select “Convert a USB connected printer to wireless” from Printer Setup & Software or from the Welcome Back screen from the CD.Ĭarefully follow the instructions on the software screens.
Mac OS X: Open Finder and go to Applications -> HP -> Printer Setup & Software. Start -> Programs -> HP -> -> Printer Setup & Software. If your HP printer software is installed, use Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7: Please try few steps recommended below to convert USB to wireless. Is your printer working with USB connection? I understand you have issues connecting your printer to the new network.ĭid you make any changes to your printer?Īre you able to make a copy from your printer? Hi! Thank you for visiting the HP Forums! A great place where you can find solutions for your issues with help from the community!