Step. go to the "apple" menu and highlight "software update" to check for printer software updates. step. turn on the hp printer and connect it to the laptop with the usb cable included with the printer.. Hp auto wireless connect – hp auto wireless connect is a technology that allows you to connect your printer to your wireless network automatically without having to connect any cables or enter your wireless network settings such as your network name or password. many newer hp printers will have this capability during the standard software installation process.. Steps for converting an hp printer from a wireless to a usb connection in macos or os x: navigate to printers and scanners and select your printer. click options and supplies..
Mac os x: open finder and go to applications -> hp -> printer setup & software. select “ convert a usb connected printer to wireless ” from printer setup & software or from the welcome back screen from the cd.. If your printer has a basic control panel (no touchscreen or text navigation) or the wps connection method did not work, temporarily connect the printer to the mac with a usb cable, then change the connection type to wireless in the hp utility software.. When i connect it directly to my mac with usb it just works. but when i connected it to my airport extreme the printer wasn't recognized. i tried all kinds of settings and tried to connect though ip, this all failed..
