1. Use the installation CD that came with your printer to install the drivers, or printer software, onto your computer. Alternatively, you can download the printer software from the manufacturer's website and double-click the icon to install the software.
2. Plug the wireless printer into the computer using a USB cable. This step is only so the computer will 'see' the printer, and the cable will be removed after setup. Make sure the printer is powered on before you continue.
3. Go to the 'Start' menu and click 'Settings,' then 'Control Panel,' then 'Printers and Faxes.' You may see a direct link to 'Printers and Faxes' from the 'Start' menu, depending on your system preferences.
4. Click on 'Add a printer' in the left navigation bar under 'Printer Tasks.' The 'Add Printer Wizard' will open.
5. Proceed through the wizard until you reach the 'Local or Network Printer' page, and choose either 'Local Printer...' or 'A network printer....' Choose based on whether the printer is connected directly to this computer or to a print server or other computer on the network.
6. Type in the wireless network password, if prompted. The printer wizard may also ask to install print drivers before the final connection is made. Click 'Yes' if you receive this prompt.
7. Close the wizard when you get to 'Finish' and remove the USB cable. Print as you normally do; your wireless printer is now set up in Windows XP.
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