USB & Network Printing
Not every laser printer needs Wi-Fi. A USB cable is simple and reliable for one computer, and an Ethernet cable to your router is often the steadiest option for a shared office printer.
These guides cover both, plus how to add a printer that is already on the network and how to make sure documents go to the right printer by default.
3 USB & Network guides
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USB Laser Printer Setup: Connecting With a Cable
USB laser printer setup step by step: the right cable, when to plug it in, adding the printer on Windows or Mac and fixing a USB printer that isn't found.
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How to Connect a Laser Printer With an Ethernet Cable
Ethernet laser printer setup: cable the printer to your router or switch, confirm its IP address, add it on each computer and keep it reachable.
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How to Add a Network Printer and Set Your Default Printer
Add a network printer or shared printer on Windows or Mac, choose the right entry and set your default printer so documents go where you expect.