How do I make my printer discoverable?

Open Windows search by pressing Windows Key + Q. Type in "printer." Select Printers & Scanners. Hit Add a printer or scanner.
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  1. Choose The printer that I want isn't listed.
  2. Select Add a Bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer.
  3. Choose the connected printer.
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How do I make my network printer discoverable?

Turn on Sharing in Settings

Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Under Related settings, select Change advanced sharing options. In the Advanced sharing settings dialog box, expand the Private section. Next, under Network discovery, select Turn on network discovery.
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Why is my wireless printer not showing up?

Sometimes the printer may not be connected to the network, or your computer's firewall might be blocking the printer. Also, if the printer is shared through another computer on the network, the settings on that computer may need to be modified.
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How do I make my HP printer discoverable?

Print with Wi-Fi Direct (Windows)
  1. Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer.
  2. In Windows, search for and open Printers and scanners.
  3. Click Add a printer or scanner.
  4. Click Show Wi-Fi Direct printers.
  5. Select the option starting with DIRECT followed by your printer model.
  6. Click Add device.
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How do I make my printer discoverable on a Mac?

Adding a Network Printer on a Mac
  1. Click on the Apple Menu in the upper left-hand corner of your screen and select System Preferences... click on Printers & Scanners.
  2. Click on IP. In the Address: field, type the full name of your printer.
  3. Usually, an Options box will pop up, and the icon will look just like your printer.
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Why is my Mac not finding my wireless printer?

If you can't add the printer because it doesn't appear in the list of available printers, it may be turned off, or your Mac may be on a different network now. If the printer was shared by another user, the user may have stopped sharing it, or the user's Mac may be offline.
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Why isn't my Mac connecting to my printer?

If your Mac can't connect to the printer, trying turning the printer off and back on. Make sure the printer is on and connected: Check that power is getting to the printer and that the necessary cables or wireless connections are in order. Turn the printer off and back on: Turn the printer completely off and back on.
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How do I make my HP printer Bluetooth discoverable?

Printers with built-in Bluetooth
  1. Turn on the Bluetooth radio on the printer. ...
  2. Open the Bluetooth settings on the computer or mobile device, and then confirm the feature is turned on.
  3. Select your printer from the list of found devices, or follow any steps to add the printer as a new device.
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Why is my HP printer not showing up?

Check the printer connection status: Make sure the wireless signal is on, and the printer is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device. If your printer has a light next to a Wireless icon or button , make sure the light is on. If it is off or blinks, the printer is disconnected from the network.
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Why can't My computer find my printer?

In the event that your Windows computer does not recognize your printer, return to your “Devices” tab under your Windows settings. Click “Add Printers & Scanners” and let your computer search again.
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How do I connect my Bluetooth printer?

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  1. From the Start menu, click [Settings] - [Device] - [Bluetooth and other devices].
  2. Click [Add Bluetooth or other device].
  3. Select [Bluetooth].
  4. Select your printer to complete pairing.
  5. Open [Devices and Printers].
  6. Right-click the printer icon, and select [Properties].
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How do I connect my printer to my computer wirelessly?

To install or add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer
  1. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Open Printers & scanners settings.
  2. Next to Add a printer or scanner, select Add device. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.
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Why will my HP printer not connect to Bluetooth?

Make sure the printer and the PC are connected to the same wireless network. This printer supports only 2.4GHz network. So, the PC should be on the 2.4GHz network. If you have a Dual-band router and both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks share the same name/SSID, the printer will not be able to connect to the network.
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Why won't my laptop connect to my printer wirelessly?

Restart All Your Devices

A restart helps fix any software glitches that could cause your wireless printer and connected devices not to work properly together. The wireless printer, router, computer/other device, wireless access point and modem all rely on your home or office network in order to connect to the internet.
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What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly?

What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly? (Choose two.) Explanation: Wireless printers can use Bluetooth, 802.11x, or infrared interfaces to connect wirelessly. WiMax, satellite, and microwave radio technologies are in practice never used to connect a printer to a network.
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Why is my HP printer not connecting to Wi-Fi?

Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer. From the Wireless or Setup menu, select Network setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings. Get the network name and password. Go to Find the wireless network password or PIN to connect an HP printer for more information.
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Does a wireless printer need to be connected to the router?

Most modern models have wi-fi built-in, but if yours doesn't, there are still ways of making it work wirelessly by connecting it to a router. But before you can start printing, you must first connect the printer to your home network - all you'll need is a wireless router and a wi-fi printer.
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