How To Connect HP Printer To Computer (3 Methods)

Are you wondering how to connect HP printer to computer? If so, this blog is going to be perfect for you. I’m a printer expert and have worked for more than 7 years in this field. I provide customer support to people, which makes me happy. I started blogging as a part of my hobby, and soon, it became my full-time work. I’m here to share the complete process of setting up your HP printer on your computer. 

As you know, HP printers are leading the market, so it is necessary to learn about their setup even more closely. If you don’t know the connection process, there is a high chance that you’ll face difficulties in the beginning. But if you understand the procedure, you can print, copy, scan, and fax. I will explain different methods to add your printer to a computer so that you can pick an appropriate method. Let’s get started with this blog. 

Method 1: Using a USB Cable

This is the first method on my list. If you want a wired connection, you can also use a USB cable to setup your printer on your computer. This method is conventional and works when you don’t have an internet connection. Check out the steps below to learn how to connect HP printer to computer. 

1. On your Windows computer, move to the Start menu. 
2. Then, hit Settings (a Gear icon) on the left side of the menu. 

2. After that, click on the Devices option under Windows Settings. 
3. Now, hit the Printers & Scanners under the Devices option. 

4. In the next step, you’ll see a new window. Next, click on the Add printer or scanner option. 
5. When you select an option, your computer will start looking for the available devices. 
6. When you see your printer’s name on the screen, select it and finish the installation process. 

That’s how to connect HP printer to computer via a USB cable. Let’s check out another method to connect your printer. 

Method 2: With a Wireless Network

My next method for connecting an HP printer to a computer is via wireless network. Thus, if you have an internet connection, you can connect your printer effortlessly. Look at the steps below.

1. To start, turn on your printer and connect it to Wi-Fi. This step may differ according to your printer model type. (Note: Check whether your printer has a display or not). 
2. If your printer has a display, go to the Settings  tab. 
3. After that, locate Wireless LAN Settings.  
4. Now, let your printer locate your home network or the SSID network. 
5. Also, hover your mouse on the Wi-Fi icon to verify your SSID network. 
6. In the next step, choose your SSID network  and password. 
7. Next, your printer will be ready to get the printing jobs. 
8. Afterward, head to the Start menu on your Windows PC. 
9. Now, head to the Gear icon and click on the Devices option. 
10. Under the Devices option, hit the Add a printer or scanner option. 

10. Finally, click on the Add device option.  

Lastly, you will observe that your HP printing device is connected to a wireless network. 

Method 3: Via Wireless Bluetooth 

A Bluetooth connection is also the best wireless connection to setup the printer on your windows computer. Let’s explore the steps to learn how to connect HP printer to computer Bluetooth. Here are the steps. 

1. In the first step, ensure that your printer has Bluetooth features. As many printers may not have this feature, it’s better to check once. 
2. After that, turn on your HP printing device. 
3. Turn on the Bluetooth discovery mode on your printer and check the printer’s manual to learn the method. 
4. And then, move on to your windows computer. 
5. Now, turn on the Bluetooth option and start the pairing mode on the PC. 
6. Thereafter, choose your printer model from the available devices list. 
7. Next, select your printer to start the wireless connection. 
8. Also, continue with all the on-screen directions and finish the Bluetooth pairing. 
9. You may need to supply a passcode on your PC and printer. 
10. You’ll see your printer connected to your PC’s screen. 
11. Get all the necessary HP printer drivers and complete the process. 

That’s how to connect HP printer to computer via Bluetooth. It’s the best wireless method to setup your printer to a computer or even a mobile device. 

How to Update HP Printer Drivers on Computer?

Printer drivers are crucial to set up while setting up a printer. Moreover, if you’ve printer drivers on your PC, you’ll have to update them periodically to get rid of the technical glitches and boost the printer’s performance. That’s an important task to do in order to get the desired outcome. So, let’s quickly check the methods to update the HP printer drivers. 

Option 1: Using Windows Update

With a simple Windows update, you can update your printer’s drivers. Below are the necessary steps to do so. 

1. In the beginning, restart your PC to check for Windows updates. 
2. Then, hit the Windows key and hit the Check for Updates option. 
3. After that, if you find any updates, let them update automatically. 

3. Alternatively, you can hit the Download option to run the installation. 
4. Now, you can adjust your update settings. 

That’s how simply you can get the necessary HP printer drivers. Let’s check another method to update drivers. 

Option 2: With Device Manager

This is the second method to update your HP printer drivers. Check the steps below to learn it. 

1. At the start, hit the Windows key and locate the Device Manager option.  
2. Then, choose the printer that you want to connect to your PC. 

2. Now, right-click on your PC and choose the Update driver/Update driver software option. 
3. After that, hit the option search printer drivers automatically. 
4. Next, continue with the on-screen directions to install the latest drivers. 
5. Lastly, you can restart your computer. 

That’s how you can successfully update HP printer drivers on your device.