Windows 10: Converting Printer from USB to Wireless

How can I convert my HP Photosmart C4580 printer from USB to wireless? Using Windows 10.

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Have you downloaded and installed the latest Windows 10 driver?

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software12/COL345...

Step 1: Prepare for installation

Before setting up the printer on your wireless network, gather the network name and password, and turn on your router, printer, and computer.

Gather the following items:

Network name: The network name is the SSID.

Security passphrase (WEP key or WPA)

A computer that is connected to the wireless network

Internet access (recommended): HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL.

note:

Internet access is not required for you to install your printer with a wireless connection. However, you do need Internet access to use Web Services, get printer updates, and to download drivers from the HP website.

Your wireless-capable printer: Place it close to the computer during the installation procedure.

Make sure the printer, router, and computer are all turned on, and that the computer is connected to the same wireless network you want to connect the printer to.

Disconnect the USB cable if it is connected to the printer.

Optional: If you previously installed the software for a USB connection and now want to change to a wireless network connection, remove the USB installation before you continue.

Search Windows for your printer model name, then click the printer name in the list of results.

The printer software opens.

Click Utilities, then click Printer Setup & Software Selection.

Click Convert a USB connected printer to wireless or Connect a new printer depending on your version of Windows.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. Once the printer has been set up on the wireless network, there is no need to continue with the steps in this document.

Step 2: Connect your wireless printer to a wireless network

Connect your printer to your wireless network using the following steps.

Search Windows for your printer model name, then click the printer name in the list of results.

The printer software opens.

Click Utilities, then click Printer Setup & Software Selection.

If you previously installed the software for a USB connection and now want to change to a wireless network connection, remove the USB installation before you continue

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. Once the printer has been set up on the wireless network, there is no need to continue with the steps in this document.

Step 3: Download and install the printer software

 

Can a standard printer be converted to wireless?

Hi all,

Not sure if this belonged here or in general hardware?

Anyway, can anyone tell me if it is possible to convert a normal USB printer to wireless with a wifi dongle perhaps?

I have an A3 printer which I dont have room for near to my main PC and want to put it in another room but dont want to run a long cable round the house to it. We already have a home network set up via my main PC so was wondering if I can use this to send stuff to this printer wirelessly?

Cheers *Toast :toast:

 

Can a standard printer be converted to wireless?

you can buy an ethernet printserver for usb. it connects to the printer via usb and to the network, then you can print using the network. maybe something similar exists with wireless instead of ethernet