Steps to Add an HP Printer in Windows 10

Installation of HP in Windows 10 is usually a simple and easy task that is a process of 10 to 15 minute, after which you can start printing right away. If you want to add your HP printer in Windows 10, you can do it on your own and for instant guidance better consult experts at HP Helpline Number. 

The foremost and common method to connect a printer to your computer is USB cable. The connection of USB cable makes the printer a local printer. Furthermore, you can also connect a wireless printer or add a printer that is connected to another computer on your network. We have discussed all the methods below with all different scenarios.

Add a Local Printer:

·        From the “Start” menu, launch the “Settings” app.

·        Now, you need to click “Devices”.

·        In the next step, you have to click “Add a Printer or Scanner”.

·        Click on the name of the printer, in case the Windows detects your printer. Further follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

·        Click on “The printer that I want isn't listed" link, in case the Windows doesn’t find your connected printer.

·        Here, troubleshooting guide will help you to find the printer. It will perform a search for the available printers and help you download the drivers for them.  

·        At last, if the process does not help to do so, go to your printer website and then download the drivers and installation tools for your printer.

Add a Wireless Printer:

·        In order to enter the wireless setup, you need to use the printer's LCD panel. 

·        Choose the Wi-Fi network. Here, you are required to be aware of your home network's SSID, that you can search find by hovering your mouse over the Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar.

·        Now, simply enter the network password.

·        Moreover, in most of the cases, you may require connecting your printer to your computer temporarily via USB in order to install software.

·        Furthermore, you can find your printer automatically added to the “Printers and Scanners” option in the “Setting and Devices”.  

·        Ensure that your printer is near to your computer and not so far from the network. If your printer has an Ethernet jack, then you can easily connect the printer directly to your router and can manage it with a browser interface.

Set Up a HomeGroup:

·        Here, you need to begin by right click on the wireless icon in the taskbar and then choose "Open Network and Sharing Center".

·        Now, you have to click "Ready to create" nearly to HomeGroup. In case a HomeGroup exists already on your network, it will show “Joined”  

·        In the next step, you have to click the “Create a HomeGroup” button and then click “Next”.

·        Choose what you want to share. Here, the Printers and Scanners are shared by default.       Afterward you have to write down the HomeGroup password Windows creates for you.

·        At last, simply hit “Finish”.

Connect to a Shared Printer on the HomeGroup:

·        Firstly, you need to head towards the other computer on your network in order to join the HomeGroup.

·        In the next step, you are required to click Homegroup and then the Join now button in Windows Explorer.

·        Then, click “Next”.

·        Here, simply check that what you want to share and then click “Next”. 

·        Enter the password and click “Next”. Now click “Finish”.

·        Click Network in Windows Explorer and you should see the shared printer installed.

In case you face any difficulty with the above steps while installing HP printer on Windows 10, you can connect our support service easily over a call HP Printer Support Number +1-877-645-7494. Here, you will be assisted by the team of best IT technicians who are adept and experienced in resolving each one of the problems you are facing with HP printer.