How do I Add the 8180 Wireless Printer to a Laptop?
The HP (Hewlett-Packard) Photosmart C8180 All-in-One Printer, also known as the "8180" printer, is a versatile device. It can print, copy, fax, and scan documents. Anyone can use the printer by connecting it to a laptop or desktop computer, but if you have a wireless connection available you can print without using any cables. The printer and laptop must reside on the same wireless network in order to print wirelessly. Using this connection allows a user to be away from the printer and still use it to print documents.
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Instructions
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Add the Printer to a Wireless Network
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Write down the name of your wireless network and the password, if one is required. If you do not know the name of the network, click on the "double computer" icon at the bottom right of the taskbar. It will display the name of the network.
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Press "Setup" on the printer. Then choose "Network > Wireless Setup Wizard." Wait for the printer to find the name of the network. It will display the available networks on a list.
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Select the name of the network from the menu. Enter the password, if required. Click "Done" to connect the printer to the network. You do not need to do anything to the router.
Add the Printer to a Laptop
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Insert the printer software CD into the laptop's disc drive. An installation menu will immediately load.
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Choose "Through the network" when it asks how you want to connect the printer.
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Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. The software will locate the printer through the wireless network and add it to the printer list. It will make the C8180 the laptop's default printer.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use the printer with an Ethernet cable or a USB printer cable if a wireless connection is not available.
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