Dell Printer not connecting to wifi

A wireless connection allows easy transfer of documents directly from the wireless device. To do so, you must connect the printer to a wireless network. However, sometimes the printer fails to set up with the network due to technical glitches. When you find the Dell printer not connecting to the WiFi error, you can read the causes below and the solutions to fix it.

Causes Why Dell Printer Is Not Connecting to Network

Below are some of the reasons why Dell printers face issues with wireless printer connectivity.

• There is a problem with the printer driver.
• The driver port settings are wrong.
• The wireless router is not working correctly.
• Your Dell printer has lost connection to the WiFi.
• The printer configuration settings are wrong.

Solutions to Connect Dell Printer to Wi-Fi

Method 1: Connect Dell Printer To WiFi Via Control Panel:

• Step 1: Turn on the printer and press on System. 
• Step 2: Next, select Admin Menu.
• Step 3: Now, locate the Network. 
• Step 4: Then select the Wireless setup wizard option. 
• Step 5: From the list of Wireless Networks, select your network. 
• Step 6: Once you select your network, you need to enter the security key and press OK. 
• Step 7: You will then get a confirmation message on the screen. 
• Step 8: Now, try to print a document.

Method 2: Connect Dell Printer To WiFi Via WPS:

• Step 1: Turn on the printer. 
• Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button until the WPS message displays on the screen. 
• Step 3: Now, press and hold the WPS button on the router within 2 minutes.
• Step 4: Wait for the successful connection message.
• Step 5: Print a test page to check the connection.

 Method 3: Using A WiFi Connection To Connect Dell Printer Wirelessly : 

• Step 1: First, connect the computer to the network connection. 
• Step 2: Now, you need to connect the printer to the network.
• Step 3: To do this, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer. 
• Step 4: Select the SSID name, Enter the password, and press the OK button.
• Step 5: Now you need to add the printer to the computer. 
• Step 6: To do this, navigate to the Control panel from the start menu. 
• Step 7: Go to Devices & Printers and then select Printers & Scanners. 
• Step 8: On the right panel, click on Add a Printer or Scanner. 
• Step 9: Locate your printer from the list and click on Add Device. 
• Step 10: Print a test page to check the connection.