How to connect my HP Envy 5012 to my MacBook?
To connect your HP Envy 5012 printer to a Macbook, follow one of the procedures discussed below.
Connect HP Envy 5012 wirelessly:
- The first and foremost step is to connect HP Envy 5012 printer to a wireless network.
- Ensure to know the wireless network id and password.
- Turn on the printer and feed enough paper in the input tray.
- Keep the printer close to the wifi router.
- On the printer control panel, select settings > network setup > wireless settings > wireless setup Wizard option.
- Choose the required wireless network to enter the credentials and click ok.
- Within minutes, the wireless connection is established.
- Now switch on your MacBook and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Download the compatible HP Envy 5012 driver and follow the on-screen steps to complete the setup.
- When prompted to choose the mode of connection, select a compatible connectivity mode and connect the printer and the computer.
- Post-installation reboot your device, select a document and initiate a test print.
Connect HP Envy 5012 using a USB connection:
- Take a new USB cable that is less than 3 meters in length.
- Make sure that your device has a USB cable.
- Download and install HP Envy 5012 printer driver.
- The driver instructs you to choose the connection type and select a USB cable for a wired connection.
- Connect the cables shown on the printer display.
- Make sure to directly connect the printer to the computer without any USB hub in between.
- Post connecting, select a document, and initiate a test print.