What's involved in setting up a new wireless printer in Windows 7 on my home network?
Setup steps will vary based on the printer model and other hardware in the mix. You may need to briefly connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable to install driver or utility programs on the computer. (You may be able to download the necessary software from the manufacturer's Web site instead.)
When you are going through the setup process, you need to know the network's name and password (if it has one) so you can connect the new printer. Most modern wireless printers have a display screen you use to call up the Wi-Fi settings and enter the network's connection information. Check the manual for spec ific troubleshooting steps if the printer does not connect to the network; your network router or security software may be to blame.
When the printer has joined the network, follow the same steps you normally use to add it to your PC's print menu. Microsoft has steps for adding a network, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth printer in Windows 7 here.
