Open the wi-fi menu on your mac by clicking the wi-fi icon in the menu bar, then select the name of the printer’s ad-hoc wi-fi network. while your mac is on the printer's network, your mac won't be able to connect to the internet or other services on your regular wi-fi network.. Manually connect the printer to the network: many hp printers have a wireless setup wizard on the printer control panel network or wireless settings menus. follow the on-screen instructions to connect the printer to the network.. If you have been using your hp wireless printer directly connected to your computer with a usb cable, you can convert from a usb connection to a wireless one. with your printer connected to your wireless network, it can be easily used by other computers that are also connected to your network..
The other next to my desk cannot be reached by my mac. i have run diagostics on the printer and it is on the wireless network fine i have searched for the priter from my mac and it cannot be found.. Using a wireless router step. ensure that your computer's wireless card is active and that your wireless router is turned on. insert the hp setup cd provided with your printer (if using a mac, connect the usb cable first).. Video demonstration of connecting a wifi printer to your mac computer. just as an fyi - this is the first video i ever made with camtasia, for an interview i had with a tech company..
