Printers

How do I connect my printer to new Wi-Fi?

When the Wi-Fi name or password changes, the printer often keeps looking for the old network. You usually need to run Wi-Fi setup again on the printer or in the printer brand's app.

The short answer

Find Wireless Setup or Network Settings on the printer, choose your current Wi-Fi name, enter the new password, then add the printer again on your computer if needed.

Now try it on your device

Choose your path

Pick the device or situation that matches the screen in front of you.

2 options

Steps for Printer panel

1Open Wireless, Network, or Wi-Fi Settings on the printer screen.
2Choose Wireless Setup Wizard or Wi-Fi Setup.
3Select your current home Wi-Fi name.
4Enter the Wi-Fi password and wait for the confirmation screen.

One safety note

Do not factory reset the printer unless you have the Wi-Fi password and setup instructions.

Before you change settings

1Write down the exact Wi-Fi name and password before starting.

2Use the main home network, not a guest network.

3Keep the printer close to the router during setup if possible.

What to know first

What this usually means

The printer is still saved to the old router.
The new Wi-Fi name is similar but not identical.
The printer only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
The password was typed with one wrong character.

Do not do this yet

Do not factory reset the printer unless you have the Wi-Fi password and setup instructions.
Do not call a random printer support number from search results.
Do not connect to guest Wi-Fi if the computer is on the main Wi-Fi.

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I changed my Wi-Fi and my printer will not reconnect. The printer brand is [brand], and my router has [one/two] Wi-Fi names. What should I do?