How to set up printing wirelessly from my laptop?

[atikovi]

I have 2 printers wired to my desktop and the desktop is connected to a Verizon router with wifi. Can I use my laptop to wirelessly print to those computers? The laptop uses that wifi connection for internet.

 

[JustinLangdon]

Yes, you can set up wireless printing from your laptop to the printers connected to your desktop! Here’s how:

1. Share the Printers on the Desktop:
   • On your desktop, go to "Control Panel" > "Devices and Printers" > right-click on the printer you want to share > "Printer properties" > "Sharing" tab.
   • Enable printer sharing for that printer.
2. Connect the Laptop to the Desktop’s Printer:
   • On your laptop, go to "Devices and Printers" and click "Add a Printer."
   • Choose the option to add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. Your shared printer from the desktop should appear in the list.
   • Select it and follow the instructions to install any necessary drivers.
3. Ensure Both Devices Are on the Same Network:
   • Both the desktop and the laptop need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for this to work.

Once you’ve done this, you should be able to print wirelessly from your laptop to your desktop’s printers! Let me know if you need more help.

 

[DoriePack]

Yes, you can! Just follow these steps:

1. On your desktop, go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers, right-click your printer, and enable Sharing under the Sharing tab.
2. On your laptop, make sure it’s connected to the same WiFi network. Go to Settings > Printers & Scanners and click Add a printer.
3. Select the shared printer and follow the prompts to connect.

That’s it! You should now be able to print wirelessly from your laptop.